Tag: people success

06/26/2017

Employee Handbooks: A Solid Foundation for Business Growth

An Employee Reflection on the Crest Management Success StoryEarlier this month we shared a Success Story from Crest Management, one of our recent clients. Specifically, we focused on the work that we did to help…

03/30/2017

The Company’s Most Valuable Asset – Its People!

An Employee Reflection on the Crest Management Success StoryThis past month, we shared a Success Story from one of our client’s – Crest Management. We focused on the work that we did to help improve…

07/18/2016

How to Improve People Performance

We all know that the profitability of our business is tied to the capabilities and performance of our people. So, what must we do to become highly effective at growing people and managing performance?To improve…

09/16/2015

Small Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Employee morale plays a huge role in the overall success of a company and effects employees’ tenure and company culture. When employees are happy, they are more productive. They want to do a good job which intern…

02/19/2015

Helpful Guidance During Tough Times

With lower oil prices comes layoffs, cutbacks and the ripple effects that hit the Houston area economy. Your management meetings are full of, “Should we adjust our targets, our budget, and our strategy?”Achilles Group builds…

02/11/2015

What did You Learn from Your First Job?

My first real job was as an Employment Coordinator with Achilles Group. I learned that before you ask for a raise – do your research!I will never forget when asking for my first raise I…

01/12/2015

Best Christmas Ever

Now that the holidays – work, school and personal – are over, we asked Achilleans to remember their favorite Christmastime ever. Here’s our favorite so far:When I arrived at a small family Christmas dinner, I…

12/17/2014

Corporate Christmas Fun

I had never experienced Secret Santa – as an adult, any way. Last year’s event didn’t disappoint!I happily found a new little gift every day on my desk. What fun to find a new pencil,…

12/12/2014

Strange Resume Components

This is the truth. No lie. Really. I was hiring security people for my company a while back. An item under one resume’s “Skills for the Position” section read: “I was convicted of murder and…

11/11/2014

Holiday Party Rules

Suggestions for EMPLOYERS hosting a SAFE and fun Holiday Party • Holiday events are meant to reward employees, build camaraderie and provide fun.• Establish a clear company policy that sets expectations regarding employee behavior at sponsored…