August’s jobs report indicates a labor market performing exactly as the Federal Reserve intended—a measured slowdown. Here are some of the key takeaways: 142,000 jobs were added in August Unemployment decreased from 4.3% to 4.2% Workforce participation held steady at 62.7% Wage growth increased by 0.2% month-over-month. Currently, the Fed is facing the challenge of […]
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Everyone wants to be successful in their careers, but achieving that success often depends on more than just individual effort—it requires a supportive environment where feedback and performance management are integral parts of growth. However, performance management often gets a bad reputation as a rigid, uncomfortable process. What if we could change that narrative? In […]
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Sam and Kyle had a vision for their future, but finding the right job to bring that vision to life wasn’t easy. When they finally found the perfect fit, everything changed. We sat down with Sam and Kyle to hear their story. So, Sam and Kyle, tell us about how you both started your careers. […]
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July’s jobs report indicates a labor market that is performing below expectations and raising some concerns. Here are some of the key takeaways: 114,000 jobs were added in July Unemployment increased from 4.1% to 4.3%—the highest since October 2021 Workforce participation increased from 62.6% to 62.7% Wage growth increased by 0.2% month-over-month. The report was […]
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Congratulations to the Goodyear office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2 2024. This award was presented to the team during the company’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, August 7th. The award is based on sales excellence, talent satisfaction, profitability, and service delivery. CEO Greg Lambert shared, “Congratulations to Stephanie […]
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January was a robust month for job growth—with job gains reminiscent of pre-pandemic levels typical for the first month of the year. The economy remains stronger than ever. People have continued to spend. And the Feds have held interest rates steady again. We’ll discuss what’s going on in the labor market and what this means […]
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Diamond award winners have won the Best of Staffing award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from clients and placed talent. EVERETT, WA —February 6, 2024 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5-Year […]
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February 2nd 2024 – TERRA Staffing Group, a top staffing and recruiting firm, named its Professional and Technical division both “Branch of the Quarter” for fourth quarter and “Branch of the Year” for 2023. The awards, based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets, were given at the company’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, […]
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Moving to a totally new area can be overwhelming, especially if you have to search for a new job. But Alonzo Curtis was more than happy to move long-distance if it meant being with his family. And he knew he had resources to help him find employment. We’ll let Alonzo share his story. My wife and […]
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Starting a new job can be exciting—and a little nerve-racking. There’s a lot of pressure to start strong and make a good impression. So, how can you get ready for your first day of work and leave those first-day jitters behind? We’ll share what you can do to feel calm, confident and ready for […]
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