Candidates want them… According to stats cited in this Harvard Business Review article, roughly 60% of people report that perks and benefits are a major job-offer acceptance factor. What’s more, 80% of employees would opt for additional benefits over additional pay! …but can your business afford them? Gargantuan employers like Google, IBM and and Amazon… Read more »
Our Middle Tennessee Staffing Firm Just Hit a BIG Milestone Wood Personnel celebrated our 30th anniversary a few days ago – and we couldn’t have done it without good people like you! The Thank You photos included in this post are of staff from our offices in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Gallatin, Lebanon and Cool Springs; we… Read more »
Where do you see yourself in five years? Tell me about a time when you used your service skills to help an upset client. How many golf balls can you fit inside a Volkswagen Jetta? In a job interview, you expect to be asked informational, behavioral and “zinger” questions like the ones listed above. And… Read more »
Summer is here… Is your company’s performance hot – or in a slump? That depends, in part, on how intelligently you use staffing and recruiting services. For some Middle Tennessee businesses, summertime is a peak season. For others, it’s a time when business – and productivity – tend to fall off. But whatever your industry… Read more »
Summer is just a few days away! Throughout Middle Tennessee, people are looking for ways to have fun, stay cool and make the most of every day. Nashville has always been an amazing and interesting city; here are a few of our Nashville staffing and employment agency‘s top picks for beating the heat this summer:… Read more »
Unemployment may be low right now, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to put your best foot forward when meeting with a recruiter. Today, our Gallatin recruiting agency recaps three must-read posts for anyone who’s looking for jobs in Middle TN: Impress That Recruiter Before You Even Say, “Hello!” We say it all the… Read more »
It’s no big secret: High productivity starts with great habits. But just because something is common knowledge doesn’t mean it’s common practice. As a manager or supervisor, part of your role is helping yourself and your direct reports to develop better productivity habits – while eliminating activities that waste valuable time and energy. Are you… Read more »
They fill your technical jobs. Most of the time. They understand your business challenges and strategic goals. Sort of. They know what it takes for professionals to thrive in your organization’s culture. For the most part. Are you settling for mediocrity from your staffing partner? Your technical & management recruiter should be creating amazing results… Read more »
Hiring? It’s tough out there. With Nashville’s unemployment rate one of the lowest in the entire nation, you can’t just copy an old job description, slap it up on a job board, and call it a day. Well, you can do that, but your ideal candidate isn’t likely to apply to it. In today’s employment… Read more »
Workforce demographics are changing. Skills gaps are widening. Employee loyalty isn’t what it used to be. In today’s environment, hiring mistakes can be extremely costly. What’s the best way to ensure success? Obviously, you need to make sure your candidate has the right experience and job skills. Beyond that, however, you should also assess the… Read more »
