Strategies for Helping Young Managers Succeed
The newbie. The greenhorn. The tenderfoot. As if these monikers weren’t burdensome enough, the young manager faces yet another challenge because of his age – namely, resentment. You know your new manager has the skills and qualifications to handle heightened responsibilities. But too often, older, more seasoned employees view a fresh manager as a threat, […]
Salary Trends in 2011: the Thaw After the Big Freeze
According to SpendingPulse, Americans spent roughly 5.5% more this holiday season than last. Could it be because they’re expecting pay raises in 2011? Possibly. A recent Workforce Management article included results from a number of surveys which showed pay increases running as high as 3% in 2011, with an average increase of 2.7%. After two to […]
Best Wishes for a Prosperous New Year
As we look ahead to the promise of a new year, we also hope that 2011 presents a lot more opportunities for us to work together. From all of us at Wood Personnel, we’d like to wish you a happy, healthy and successful year ahead.
Succession Planning – Identifying New Leaders for Your Organization
The boomers are retiring. This is not news, of course, but their mass exodus from the workforce does create a potential problem for many organizations – namely, identifying new leaders to fill the boomers’ shoes. In addition to closing the talent gap this generation will leave, other reasons to proactively develop new leaders include: Keeping […]
New to the World of Temporary Employment?
When it comes to finding rewarding employment, knowledge is power. Whether you’re ready to contact a recruiter, want to speed up your job search, or are merely evaluating the flexible work options a staffing firm can provide, you need to begin the process by educating yourself. Why? Because if you understand our industry well, you’ll be […]
Seasonal Help: Why You Should Plan Your Staffing Needs Now
Admittedly, it may be a little early to light a Yule log. But if you’re in the customer service, administrative/clerical, hospitality, shipping/delivery, inventory or technology/finance industries, you’re probably headed for a busy – if not your busiest – time of year. If you’re going to require extra help this holiday season, it’s definitely not too […]