“Can’t we all just get along?” Hire Smarter to Prevent Workplace Conflict
Your new hire is great at their job. Well, parts of it, at least. Now that they’ve been working with your team for a few weeks, you’ve noticed that they bristle at constructive criticism. And they’re occasionally abrupt with coworkers. In fact, just the other day, one of your best employees complained to you about […]
Ghosting: Are You Scaring Away Good Candidates?
Was it something the interviewer said? Did your candidate receive a better offer? You’ll never know – because you’ve just been “ghosted,” and you’ll never hear from that job seeker again. Typically, “ghosting” is a term used in the dating world, to describe cutting off all contact with someone – with no warning or explanation. […]
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
“Those Baby Boomers? They’re obsolete – and need to hang it up.” “Millennials? They’re too self-centered and won’t gel with our team.” “Gen X? They have absolutely no vision!” Wow. Can’t we all just get along? To clarify, the stereotypes above are definitely NOT Wood Personnel’s views; we’re just trying to make a simple […]
4 Ways to Enhance Workplace Safety in Your Middle TN Organization
Workplace safety is a key concern for any Middle Tennessee business. Whether you work in a 50-year-old office or a state-of-the-art production facility, accidents, illnesses and injuries can occur anytime. Over the past few years, we’ve written extensively on the topic of workplace safety. So today, we’ve gathered our best posts to help you […]
Recruiting in Nashville: Train Managers for Employee Retention
According to a recent Workforce.com article, your managers can be a “secret weapon” against attrition. Although unemployment remains high in Tennessee, the number of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs rose in July, signalling a boost in job seeker confidence. As the employment pendulum swings, retention is becoming a key concern for the region. What should […]
Do Workaholics Really Make Good Employees?
Everyone admires “go-getters” who do whatever it takes to get the job done. In small- to medium-sized business, especially, hard-working employees who regularly log 50+ hours per week can be indispensable assets. But are workaholics really great employees, or can they actually be detrimental to your business? It depends. When an employee “burns the midnight […]
