Prevent Turnover with Stay Interviews
Everybody’s heard of screening interviews, behavioral interviews and exit interviews. But “stay interviews”? They’re not as well known and not as widely used – but perhaps they should be. In our current economy, jobless claims are down. Businesses are hiring. And great people are getting harder to find. To compete in these conditions, you […]
Want to Get MORE Out of Employees? Ask Them to Work LESS!
Hmmm… Work less and get more done? That sounds too good to be true. But if you look at your team’s “to do” lists, how much of their is actually spent on high-value, high-return activities? And how much more productive would your employees be, if you could completely eliminate “busy work” – and the […]
Temp or Direct, Expect Your Time to Fill to Increase
How much lead time do you need to find the ideal candidate? Try 5 to 6 weeks. According to a recent ERE.net post, the “time to fill” average recently hit a 15-year high at 26.8 working days. Who has time for that?!? A number of factors are contributing to increased vacancy duration: The labor […]
Celebrating Labor Day in Middle TN
Labor Day is right around the corner – and it’s one of our favorite holidays, for obvious reasons! If you’re looking for a fun way to spend Labor Day in Middle TN this year, check out one of these local weekend events: ______________________________________________________________ 2014 Tennessee Cup Presented by Premier Soccer Services and Plan Ahead Events […]
HR Policy: EEOC Guidelines for Addressing Workplace Attire and Grooming
You have the best intentions. As an employer, you strive to follow fair hiring practices, accommodate employees’ special needs and foster a positive work environment. So when an employee’s religious beliefs affect his workplace attire and grooming, how can you address the issue professionally and legally? Today, your Nashville employment agency tackles this sensitive topic: […]
Fresh College Graduates are Flooding the Middle TN Job Market – are they right for your business?
The diplomas are ready. Throughout Middle Tennessee, a fresh crop of college graduates will be entering the job market. But should you hire them? The (somewhat frustrating) answer is: “It depends.” Today, Wood Personnel presents the upsides and drawbacks of hiring recent college graduates. Hopefully, the information will help you decide if these potential employees […]
