Interviewing? Here’s What You Can and Can’t Ask about Salary History

Asking your job candidates salary history questions during the interview process? You’ll want to read this post. A few years ago, Massachusetts paved the way for banning employers from asking candidates about their salary history. Since then, other states and major cities have begun prohibiting salary questions during the interview process – and even more […]

Improve Your Culture to Increase Employee Happiness – and Your Bottom Line!

Happy employees -> a healthier bottom line. Research cited in this Fast Company article showed that happiness made workers 12% more productive. It makes sense. When people are feeling positive and engaged in their work, they naturally perform at their best. And fortunately, there’s a lot you can do as an employer to ensure your […]

Amp It Up! (Your Influence, That Is)

Today’s organizations are flatter. Team based. Dynamic. In business environments like these, one characteristic matters more than ever: Influence. You may be able to force employees to do what you say, based on your authority alone. But to be a truly effective leader, you must get people to follow you willingly. Developing influential leadership is […]

Big Ideas: How to Screen Candidates for Strategic Thinking Skills

Every Middle Tennessee organization needs strategic thinkers: forward-looking, big-picture visionaries who: spot emerging trends and threats; connect the dots, by identifying interrelationships among business elements; think competitively, to improve products or services and gain an edge; ensure their organization is fully prepared to thrive in today’s volatile economy. Knowing that you need strategic thinkers is […]

Text-Based Recruiting: Could It Really Work for Your Middle TN Business?

That little smart phone in your hand? It could be the next big thing in interviewing. Skeptical? Let’s take a look at a few statistics: Roughly three-quarters of Americans (77%) now own a smartphone, up from just 35% in 2011. (Pew Research Center) Most Americans would rather text than talk, spending 26 minutes per day […]

Make their First Day Great! To Do List for Welcoming New Hires

New Hires in Nashville | Wood Personnel Services

It’s the first day for your shiny new recruit. Your job? To make sure he gets off to a fantastic start. And that starts with a solid onboarding process. Effective onboarding creates a host of benefits for your company and your new employee. It sets a positive tone for your employment relationship by building the […]