The hottest topic for most organizations this year is “Employee Engagement.” How are we keeping our employees and team members engaged and excited about their work? How do we increase team member productivity without increasing our costs? 

There has been a lot of talk lately about self-absorbed, “selfie” obsessed Millennials and their impact on the workforce. But are they really as bad as they seem, or just misunderstood? The first thing it is important to remember is...

At the Simmons Group, we are lucky enough to work with the amazing Dreamers of the I Have a Dream Program of Southern Nevada. Recently, the Dreamers discussed the concept of personal mantras and inspiration. Talking to the Dreamers about...

Minimum Wage. Two simple words that have become anything but as political battle lines have been drawn and media attention grows by the day. So what’s the issue? Some would argue the very economy is at stake over $3 per hour.

As recreational marijuana use becomes legal in Washington and Colorado, and more and more states adopt medical marijuana laws, many employers find themselves wondering how it all affects them. The short answer: As long as you...

After what seems like decades of debate and frustration, the Affordable Care Act has finally gone into effect. Well sort of. While some requirements have kicked in, others have been delayed, and still others are in limbo...

Here at the Simmons Group, we’re always looking for new ways to engage with each other, our clients, and the ever changing world around us. With that goal in mind, we’ve decided to kick off 2014 with a new initiative...