Holiday-induced productivity slump? It’s perfectly natural, but that doesn’t mean you have to tolerate it. Today, our Cool Springs recruiters have rounded up their favorite productivity-boosting posts and summarized them below. Read them, implement what makes sense, and get ready to make 2018 your most productive year yet! Would You Try That?! Unconventional Ways to… Read more »
Ever forget to eat lunch, then wonder why you’re irritable and unfocused by 3 p.m.? You were probably “hangry.” “Hangry” is an amalgam of “hungry” and “angry.” The term may sound funny, but it can create serious problems in the workplace. Most of us become irritable, distracted or unpleasant when we don’t eat regularly –… Read more »
Today’s organizations are flatter. Team based. Dynamic. In business environments like these, one characteristic matters more than ever: Influence. You may be able to force employees to do what you say, based on your authority alone. But to be a truly effective leader, you must get people to follow you willingly. Developing influential leadership is… Read more »
When it comes to staffing in Middle Tennessee, you have lots of options. Why work with a locally owned Middle TN staffing agency? Here are a few reasons why it makes sense for your business to “shop local” and partner with Wood Personnel: We know the market. Wood Personnel has been a part of the… Read more »
Hiring in Middle Tennessee? Then you know how valuable background checks can be in protecting your business: reducing bad hires and resultant turnover costs; reducing expenses caused by frequent absenteeism, employee theft, employee fraud and litigation; reducing risks associated with employee drug and alcohol abuse; improving safety in the workplace… But along with these benefits… Read more »
There are less than seven weeks left in the year. And for many Middle Tennessee employers, it’s the BUSIEST time of year. So, why would we be writing a post about encouraging employees to take time off? It’s simple: Research proves it’s good for business. According to Project: Time Off, employees who take all their… Read more »
Every time you recruit, you’ll attract a wide range of candidates: “A-level” talent – who will fit, perform and thrive; mediocre candidates – who may or may not live up to your expectations; nightmare applicants – who will turn into real horror stories if you unwittingly hire them. Obviously, you can see where we’re going… Read more »
Your competition is already creating their strategic staffing plan for 2018. What about you? Strategic planning is a great way to set a clear course for your organization and build momentum heading into the New Year. And no plan is complete without a comprehensive staffing and recruiting plan – because you need the right people,… Read more »
Does your Middle Tennessee business have predictable, seasonal surges in business? Many of our clients engage seasonal temporary employees to handle short-term upticks in demand – and with good reason. Seasonal temporary employees: Save money in the recruiting and hiring processes (including the cost of a bad hire). Reduce overtime, health benefits, taxes and workers’… Read more »
Every Middle Tennessee organization needs strategic thinkers: forward-looking, big-picture visionaries who: spot emerging trends and threats; connect the dots, by identifying interrelationships among business elements; think competitively, to improve products or services and gain an edge; ensure their organization is fully prepared to thrive in today’s volatile economy. Knowing that you need strategic thinkers is… Read more »
