Experts Look to the Staffing Industry for Signs of Recovery
A recent Reuters article by Kristina Cooke shares some good news: “The pace of temporary job creation after the most recent recession – an average of about 25,000 per month – has been faster than the past two, potentially a good sign for a labor market struggling with a jobless rate of 9 percent.” This […]
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 […]
Ways Staffing Services Can Decrease Employment Costs
The time and costs associated with recruiting, screening, testing and hiring employees are significant. So why do it? If your personnel needs are short-term, seasonal or project-oriented, consider working with a staffing service. A staffing firm can provide access to the talent you need, while eliminating many employment related expenses, including: Recruiting. A staffing service can assume responsibility […]
