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 […]
Tips for Addressing Job Burnout
Feeling a little overworked? While some would say that “too much to do” is merely a sign of job security in today’s economy, it won’t do you any good if you can’t cope with the stress. Sure, everyone is trying to do more with less these days. But over time, being chronically stretched too thin […]
Overtime vs. Temporary Staffing – A Cost Analysis
You’ve just won a three-month contract with a major new client – congratulations! Now, you need to figure out how to get the extra work done. Should you pay your current employees overtime, or bring in temporary help? Consider the following sample cost analysis. It is based on an annual salary of $40,000 ($20.51/hr.), vs. time-and-one-half […]
Ways to Attract New Employment Talent to IT
The Bureau Labor Statistics reports that employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 17 percent over the 2008-18 decade (faster than the average for all occupations). However, due to a decline in the number of students enrolling in math, computer and science courses, employers may not find the qualified graduates they […]
Tips for Creating an Empowered Workplace
As a manager, you know that empowered employees: have the authority, and take the initiative, to make sound business decisions; are energetic, passionate and committed to doing a great job; are creative and innovative problem solvers; continually strive to improve quality, productivity and morale; all because they feel personally rewarded for doing so. But while […]
Administrative Assistants
Wood Personnel Services is currently hiring administrative assistants and we are holding a clerical job fair on Wednesday March 31st from 9am-11am. These positions pay $11.50hr and require intermediate MS Word and Excel, fast accurate data entry and good clerical experience. Please dress for a professional interview, no jeans, bring your updated resume and government […]
