Health Care Reform 2013: What will it mean for your Middle Tennessee Company?

If we’ve learned anything from health care reform, it’s that patience is a virtue. Since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed back in March 2010, Middle Tennessee employers have waited – and waited – through numerous court challenges and a nail-biting presidential election to see what form the law would finally take. […]

Quick Tips for Better Job Postings

Before you click the “Submit” button to upload your next job posting, consider the following: Make sure the title accurately describes the position.  Consider including common keywords qualified applicants are likely to use when searching for an opening. Provide a comprehensive list of skills and qualifications.  Differentiate between those that are required, as opposed to […]

Tips for Effective Employee Onboarding

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When you hear this saying, you may envision a nervous job seeker, compulsively straightening his suit and repeating his 30-second “personal sales pitch” before an interview.  But quite honestly, the saying is just as relevant for the hiring company.  Why? When you mainstream and […]

Employee Appreciation: Effective Ways to Motivate Your Staff

At Wood Personnel, we regularly recognize both our internal employees and temporaries on assignment for their responsibility, integrity and work ethic.  Why?  Because showing our employees how much we appreciate their hard work and service to the company is a great way to raise morale (and profits, too). So what does your company do to […]

The BLS Monthly Situation: What It Is and Why You Should Follow It

Ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information coming at you each day? With the barrage of data pouring in from newspapers, TV, the internet, social media, RSS feeds, e-mails, voicemails and good-old-fashioned face-to-face meetings, finding the critical information you need amidst all the “white noise” can be exhausting. Take the BLS Monthly Employment […]

Top Advantages of Temporary Employment

Recently downsized or laid off?  New to the workforce?  Looking to earn extra cash?  Trying to break into a new field? Consider working as a temporary.  Today’s staffing firms employee millions of individuals in virtually all fields of work, from day labor to executive, and offer a variety of advantages: Flexible work options.  Work when and where you […]