Need a Staffing Partner You Can Rely Upon?

You’ve come to the right place. Over the course of many years, Wood Personnel Services‘ objective has been to work with the best clients, best employees and best internal staff.  We bring these three elements of success together to complete a philosophical triad we refer to as “Just good people.” This simple business philosophy is […]

Diversity is Important – Here’s How to Promote It

It’s happening right now.  Somewhere in Tennessee, an employee or job applicant is experiencing workplace discrimination. While it’s true that today’s typical workplace may be generally more welcoming and accepting than one of generations past, employees continue to be excluded from certain occupations – regardless of their qualifications and experience. For these reasons and more, […]

How to Retain and Inspire Top Talent, Even in this Tough Economy

If you’ve watched the news lately, or followed the markets, you’ve probably found the economic data as puzzling and disconcerting as I have.  Up one day, way down the next.  One economic analyst talks about a slow recovery, the other warns us of the next recession.  The roller coaster we’re on isn’t showing any signs […]

Make Finding a Job Your Full-Time Job

Let’s be honest – finding the right job opportunity is hard work. Today’s job hunt is about more than just posting résumés and calling a few work contacts.  Finding your dream job involves a combination of working closely with professional recruiters, networking with second and third generation decision makers, and good old-fashioned hard work. But like most things […]

Best Practices for Managing Contract Employees

If yours is like most forward-thinking companies, you are integrating contract employees with direct staff to maximize resources and meet project objectives.  But are you getting the best results from your contract staff?  To get the most from your contract personnel, you must understand their motivations and develop a culture in which they can succeed. […]