There’s No “I” in Teamwork, but there is a “D”
The “D” is for delegation. In management, delegation is the ability to effectively assign task responsibility and authority to others. It’s a great business tool, and it’s critical to growth: Delegation helps your employees grow. Many employees want more responsibility – and want to work on projects that really matter. Delegation increases productivity. When everyone […]
Wood Personnel Makes Best of Staffing List for the 2nd Year in a Row!
Wood Personnel Services is pleased to announce that we’ve been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing™ Client list of award winners. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fourth annual Best of Staffing list provides the only statistically valid, objective, service quality benchmarks in the industry and reveals which staffing agencies are delivering exceptional service […]
The Stealthy Middle Tennessee Job Search: Use social media and staffing services to find a better job WHILE you’re employed
Shhhh…want to know the secret to finding the best jobs in Middle Tennessee? Here it is: The best time to find a job is while you HAVE a job. But finding a great job in the Nashville area while you’re employed can be a tricky proposition – if you don’t know what you’re doing. Sure, […]
Middle Tennessee Wellness Programs Trends Focus on Brain Health
Employees who participate in your wellness program exercise their biceps, heart and lungs. But do they exercise their brains? Perhaps they should. Across the country, a growing number of companies are realizing how important brain health is to performance and engagement. While many traditional wellness initiatives focus on employees’ physical health, companies such as Aetna Behavioral […]
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 […]
Are You Misclassifying Your Employees? Beware of the Risks
Employee or independent contractor? That’s the question countless Middle Tennessee employers are forced to ask themselves. But sometimes the answer is not clear-cut, because the rules governing worker classification are notoriously complex. As a responsible employer, however, it’s still your job to follow a proper vetting process and ensure you are correctly classifying independent contractors. […]
