Celebrating Labor Day in Middle TN
Labor Day is right around the corner – and it’s one of our favorite holidays, for obvious reasons! If you’re looking for a fun way to spend Labor Day in Middle TN this year, check out one of these local weekend events: ______________________________________________________________ 2014 Tennessee Cup Presented by Premier Soccer Services and Plan Ahead Events […]
What Does Tennessee’s New Employment Litigation Reform Law Mean for Your Business?
Good news. Recent changes to employment litigation law are a boon for Tennessee employers in their defense of discrimination and retaliation claims. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has signed into law a bill that places caps on the availability of non-monetary damages that Tennessee employees can seek under three acts: Tennessee Human Rights Act (THRA) Tennessee […]
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 […]
6 Ways to Boost Morale and Ignite Employees’ Passion for Work
It’s time to start a fire. No, we’re not suggesting you light a match – we’re talking about igniting your employees’ passion for their jobs! Offering fair wages and benefits is a great way to start; but quite honestly, money isn’t everything. In fact, things like recognizing employees’ contributions and providing opportunities for development can […]
Supercharge Your Employee Handbook with These Tips
A typical employee handbook: helps orient new hires; serves as a resource for your company’s policies, procedures and working conditions; details compensation, benefits and conditions of employment with your organization. But a “supercharged” one can do even more. If it’s well-written and comprehensive, your employee handbook can: detail your HR policies in writing; outline behavioral […]
Exit Interviews Can Combat Middle Tennessee Turnover Issues
Why do employees leave your company? Higher pay from competitors? Issues with managers? Mismatches between candidates and your company? Chances are, your reasons for employee turnover are as varied as the workers themselves. Change is a constant in business and a certain amount of turnover is to be expected. But if turnover is a chronic […]
