Wood Personnel Services Wins 2023 Best of Staffing® Client Award

Nashville, TN – February 7, 2023 – Wood Personnel Services announced today that they have won the prestigious Best of Staffing® Client Award for the 12th consecutive time and the Best of Staffing Diamond Award for providing superior service to their clients.   ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in […]

One Thing Highly Effective People Do…Every Day

Working on a challenging task or project? Sometimes you may feel stuck and like you’re not sure what to do next. Or your creativity may slow down without you even realizing it. But one thing is for sure… if you could take one easy step to help yourself become a better problem solver, wouldn’t you […]

The Real Gig Economy: Facts Every Employer and Job Seeker Should Know

The way we get work done in Middle TN has changed – dramatically! Just a few decades ago, terms like “the gig economy” didn’t even exist. Today, individuals with alternative work arrangements represent a significant portion of our nation’s workforce. And that number is growing by the week. So, what’s the real story with the […]

Overtime Rule on Hold: What Should Middle TN Employers Do? (part 1 of 2)

A federal district court judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction which effectively blocked the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new overtime rule (slated to go into effect on December 1, 2016). If the rule had been enacted, it would have: More than doubled the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) annual salary threshold for exemption […]

Talkin’ Turkey: Foolproof Tips for Cooking that Bird

At Wood Personnel, we believe in doing things the right way. Our pursuit of excellence extends beyond the workplace – and into the kitchen! Here are our favorite tips for cooking an amazing turkey this Thanksgiving. Plan Ahead Cooking a turkey is a marathon – not a sprint. Make sure you build in extra time […]

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 […]