Checking the Pulse of Middle Tennessee’s Employment and Economic Outlook
Wow – time sure does fly! It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since we last got a pulse on how the Nashville metro area is doing from an employment and economic perspective. A lot can change in a year’s time, so let’s take a look at the most recent data from the […]
To Pay or Not to Pay? On Call vs. Just-in-Time Employees
Business is unpredictable. If your Middle Tennessee company is like most, it has its ups and downs. You might need “all hands on deck” at a moment’s notice, or just as suddenly find those same hands sitting idle. Just-in-time staff from Wood Personnel can help even out those highs and lows in your business, but […]
Dreading Your Busy Season? Here’s how to keep your sanity.
Seasonal surges are exciting for company leaders, especially when that surge in activity means additional revenue. But if you have any direct responsibility for staffing or employee management, you know that a big uptick also means exhausted workers. Unpredictable personnel budgets. And the very real possibility that this time around, you may not have the […]
Hiring for Fit in Nashville
How are cowboy boots and employees alike? Fit is critical! When it comes to determining how well boots fit, all you really need to do is try them on and walk around for a little while. But when it comes to assessing a candidate’s fit within your Middle TN organization, things are a bit more […]
Interview Red Flags: Spot Them to Make Better Hires
Let’s be honest – in an employer’s market, you can afford to be choosy and take a pass on candidates who are under-qualified, job-hoppers or otherwise not a perfect fit. But again, let’s be honest – it’s definitely NOT an employer’s market. In today’s tight talent market, you simply cannot afford to rule out a […]
Mmm…Want a Snickers?
Q: How are candy bars and employee training alike? A: Sometimes “bite-size” is best. When you have a lot of new information to teach employees, you (and they) may want to “get it all over with” as fast as possible. After all, who wants to drag things out any longer than absolutely necessary? But if […]
