Do Workaholics Really Make Good Employees?
Everyone admires “go-getters” who do whatever it takes to get the job done. In small- to medium-sized business, especially, hard-working employees who regularly log 50+ hours per week can be indispensable assets. But are workaholics really great employees, or can they actually be detrimental to your business? It depends. When an employee “burns the midnight […]
Successful Workforce Management Begins with Successful Communication
Just how important is internal communication to managing your workforce? Extremely. When you stop to consider the idea, you’ll realize that nearly every aspect of workforce management – from morale and productivity, to attendance and compliance – is impacted by the quality of your communication. You don’t have to take our word for it; research […]
Is Your Middle Tennessee Business Ready for the Post-Recession Talent War?
It’s time to put your battle gear on. While there may not be a shortage of people looking for work these days, there most definitely is a war for talent brewing. Despite persistently high unemployment, recruiters across the country are already finding it difficult to locate candidates with the updated skill sets they require. This […]
Thriving in the V.U.C.A. Enviroment
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to the concept of V.U.C.A. – a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous operating environment which has become the “new normal” in business today. As mentioned in the post, your company needs to develop “agile models” – ones that prepare you for major disruptive events – to truly thrive […]
Your Tennessee Job Hunt: Find the Right Resume Format for Your Experience and Goals
If you are searching for a job in Middle Tennessee, you know that the competition is tough. In most cases, you will go up against dozens, if not hundreds, of other job seekers for the positions you want. How can you stand out from the crowd? Start by creating the strongest résumé you can. Your résumé’s […]
The “New Normal” in Your Workforce Operating Environment
Have you noticed lately that, as soon as you buy a new smartphone, laptop or TV, a “bigger and better” version seems to come out right on its heels? This increasing rate of change is true not only for technology, but for the entire business environment in which we operate. If your organization is like […]
