The Importance of Employer Branding

You surely will have noticed the dramatic change in the marketing strategy of consumer-facing brands in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TV ads to paid content have been singularly focused on how brands care and are supporting their customers through very difficult times. But even if your company isn’t communicating directly to consumers, you should… Read more »

Preparing for Your First day Back

As more states start to open up after being in lockdown, many professionals are preparing for a return to work. This can be a stressful time, as individuals manage both expectations and emotions related to a broad range of issues. But it’s good to think about other situations that may have prepared you in a way for… Read more »

Ask For A Raise, And Get It With These Tips

Asking for a raise is a challenging part of many professionals’ career growth. Whether it’s a challenge to bring up or are confident in your approach, these tips will help you better your chances of getting one.    Start Where You Are   If you expect that by doing the job you were hired for is enough… Read more »

Why it’s important to Build Relationships at Work

Sometimes it feels like a large part of our socialization comes from our interactions at work. It makes sense because work is where we spend so much of our time and effort. That’s why it’s so important to invest in building strong relationships at work as well as in your personal life. Managers and coworkers… Read more »

Illegal Interview Questions You Can Never Ask

An interview is where you take the time to feel out whether a candidate would be a good fit for a job and your team. But not every question is fair game. This post will cover some of the questions that are tempting to ask a candidate, but are not legal topics of discussion.    What Makes A… Read more »

What Your Body Language Says About You

In an interview, or the first day on a new assignment, your thoughts and emotions may be sending the wrong message and you might be too nervous to even realize what you are projecting. Body language speaks more loudly than words sometimes. Here are a few things you need to know about what your body… Read more »

How to Stay Focused on Your Career Goals

Take a pulse on your career progress and those resolutions we set a few months ago. Are you where you had hoped you would be at the beginning of the year? It’s ok if you’re not. But getting back on track is important. It’s never too late to start again if you hit a dead-end… Read more »

Summer Attire at Work

The weather in Tennessee is warming up, and the hotter days will be here soon. It can be tempting to dress more casual than usual to help manage the more tropical weather, but not everything appropriate for summer is suitable for work. Here are some reminders about how to dress properly as the temperature climbs… Read more »

Do You Have These 3 Common Warehouse Management Problems?

The funny thing about managing a warehouse is that there are surprisingly similar problems and challenges, no matter where you work. To help maximize your employees’ performance, it’s important to address these common problems.    Warehouse Worker Safety  The truth about safety is that it’s inspired by both corporate leadership and the employees themselves. As a… Read more »

What to do After The Interview

Congratulations! You’ve successfully managed to attract the attention of a hiring manager with a stellar resume and an excellent cover letter. Better yet, you’ve presented yourself well during the interview and feel that you made a good connection with your prospective employer! Now what? Do you sit back and wait for the phone to ring?   … Read more »