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01/21/2020
This month’s Employee Spotlight featured team member is Jared Wondra.Jared provides direct engagement with multiple Achilles clients, and serves as an internal driver for ongoing development of our Recruiting Effectiveness platform. He enjoys work with…
01/21/2020
We don’t hire people to lose them. So, establishing an effective recruiting process is vital for your business to attract, retain and engage an inspired team. We at Achilles Group believe that the first phase…
01/04/2020
In a previous blog post on Recruiting Effectiveness, we discussed identifying key realistic attributes and skillsets for your new hire. Now that the resumes are pouring in, how can you effectively handle that wave of…
12/20/2019
Many stories are heard and told during Christmas, including stories of Santa and his reindeer, and Frosty the Snowman. Hallmark movies depict romantic fairytale endings. Comedies portray the joys and struggles of the holidays.But most…
12/03/2019
December has arrived and the holiday season is in full swing. As we reflect upon the year and the blessings bestowed upon us, many of us are in the spirit of giving, and the workplace…
11/19/2019
In our last message, we described how we at Achilles Group use the label of “CPR” to remind us how vital it is for teams and organizations to Celebrate, Praise and Recognize people. As a…
11/05/2019
At Achilles Group, we use the label of “CPR” to remind us how vital it is for teams and organizations to Celebrate, Praise and Recognize people. As a leader in your organization, if you want…
10/18/2019
A leader needs to accept and understand the importance of implementing a corrective action and termination process. Following the Corrective Action process lends to a more successful defense with Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment claims.In Texas,…
10/09/2019
Achilles Group approaches the need for Corrective Action both as an effort to get the employee back on track and to provide an employer with a defensible position if the corrective action ultimately builds to…
09/04/2019
As a business owner, it’s easy to get stuck in a hiring tailspin when looking for your next employee. In a perfect world, the “right” candidate, or what we like to call “Purple Squirrel”, would…
08/19/2019
Hemp. Cannabis. Edibles. CBD oil. There’s a new frontier in American society, one that remains uncharted territory for millions of people in this country. The frontier we’re referring to is the world of cannabis, otherwise…
08/06/2019
Achilles is driven to plan and initiate solutions across all areas of service. And, when the unplanned occurs, we engage our team’s extensive experience to provide what we call a Proactive Response. This means that…
07/01/2019
Cross-functional utilization of employees is a sound philosophy that helps most businesses manage resources in an effective and profitable way. It’s a proactive approach to build and equip the people in your organization with a…
06/25/2019
Achilles is driven to plan and initiate solutions across all areas of service. And, when the unplanned occurs, we engage our team’s extensive experience to provide what we call a Proactive Response. This means that…
06/14/2019
SummaryAlthough currently there is no Texas state-wide law that requires private employers to provide paid sick leave in Texas, the cities of Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio have each adopted ordinances requiring paid sick leave….
06/07/2019
If you’ve spent any time in the professional world, you’ve likely heard of human resources, which, in short, refers to the people and/or department within an organization that is responsible for managing resources pertaining to…
05/23/2019
What Is An Employee Development Plan? As an employer, it is crucial to keep a forward-thinking approach to your business and focus on strategic growth and expansion. Employees are an essential part of any organization’s…
04/27/2019
It’s no secret that the job market is the hottest it’s been in 50 years. Because of this, job candidates can afford to be selective about their employment prospects. In order to attract the best…
04/19/2019
Jesus As A Servant Leader: What We Can LearnAs Easter approaches, we are taking a moment to think about the impact of leadership Jesus had on our world. Market Leadership Journal calculates that 30 percent…
04/16/2019
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04/09/2019
The Achilles Team recently read through “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. Last week we discussed the sixth Habit “Synergize”. Covey’s final Habit is “Sharpen the Saw”. This habit is…
04/03/2019
Many thanks to Dress For Succes Houston for giving us the opportunity to serve our community last week! We not only enjoyed the chance to give back, but also put in some serious team-bonding time…
04/03/2019
The Achilles Team recently read through “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, by Stephen R. Covey. Last week we discussed the fifth Habit, “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood”. The sixth Habit…
03/27/2019
The Achilles Team recently read through “7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey”. Last week, we discussed the fourth Habit, “Think Win-Win”.This week, we’re touching on Habit Five, “Seek First to Understand,…
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