Fresh College Graduates are Flooding the Middle TN Job Market – are they right for your business?
The diplomas are ready. Throughout Middle Tennessee, a fresh crop of college graduates will be entering the job market. But should you hire them? The (somewhat frustrating) answer is: “It depends.” Today, Wood Personnel presents the upsides and drawbacks of hiring recent college graduates. Hopefully, the information will help you decide if these potential employees […]
Business Success in Middle Tennessee: Become an industry leader in 2013
Merely surviving in our volatile post-recession economy is a significant accomplishment. But what are small business owners doing to thrive? They’re giving their companies a makeover – and moving to the front of the pack. In fact, a recent survey by Citibank shows that a majority of respondents (53 percent) have stayed “afloat or competitive” […]
Make Your Middle Tennessee Temporary Workers Feel Valued to Increase Retention and Productivity
For decades, many employers have viewed temporary workers and freelance employees merely as “tools” to cut costs and minimize liability. Not anymore. As temporary workers become more valuable to your organization, so does your need to make them feel valued. Here’s why: Across Middle Tennessee, companies like yours are relying more and more on contingent […]
If You’re Searching for a Job Online, Avoid These Common Pitfalls
Searching for a job using the Internet definitely has its advantages. You can: conduct your search from the comfort of your own home; actively look for a job while you’re still working; apply for jobs with just a click of the mouse. Still, the process is not without its potential pitfalls. Privacy concerns and issues […]
Wood Personnel Services Makes the Cut!
Leading Middle Tennessee Staffing Firm Named to Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing™ List Wood Personnel is pleased to announce that we’ve been named to Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing™ list. The Best of Staffing™, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only client satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional service within the staffing and recruiting […]
Successful Staffing Strategies for Middle Tennessee Employers
Significant change and uncertainty are the new norm in our business environment. Is your company equipped to thrive? Everything from a volatile global economy to proposed employment legislation changes make it more challenging than ever to predict what’s in store for the coming year (let alone the coming month). Constantly changing workloads, talent availability and […]
