You know that we’re in the midst of a huge cultural shift when a song that topped the charts this summer is about quitting your job. Beyoncé, “Queen Bey” herself, essentially prescribed a dance song for everyone experiencing pandemic burnout when she released ‘Break My Soul’. Only the song isn’t just about releasing stress. It […]
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Jose Jaime couldn’t see a future for himself in his job as a delivery driver. He felt totally unsupported and underutilized by his team. You could hear it in his voice when he described the work environment “It was one of the worst jobs I’ve ever had in my life. If you’re new, no one […]
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Workplace culture is a big deal. A company’s values, behaviors and reputation can make a huge difference in job satisfaction. According to this recent report from LinkedIn, 40% of fellow job-seekers cite “work culture” as their number one priority when searching for jobs. And there’s a reason for that. You want to be sure that the […]
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Sometimes we leave a job by choice, and sometimes the employer ends the job for us. But there’s no reason to panic. Getting fired does not mean that you’re a “bad” employee. All it indicates is that your last job wasn’t the best fit. And that’s okay. This is an opportunity to take stock of […]
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Aaron Earven was driving 35 miles both ways to his manufacturing job. Back when he first started the position, the commute was manageable and he thought the work experience was worth the long drive. But then gas prices spiked. Suddenly, he was spending nearly $600 every month! He wasn’t ready to give up, though. He […]
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TERRA expands its acclaimed staffing and recruitment services to Irving, Texas Irving, TX—August 15, 2022— TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing and recruiting firm, has officially opened the doors to their new location in Irving, TX, making it TERRA’s second office in the Dallas market since opening its Richardson branch in early June. In addition […]
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Meet the award-winning Scottsdale team! (L-R: Lynn Ford, Katie Bergh, Tobie Cudmore, Stephanie Correa, Desiree Garcia, Arely Portugal, Guadalupe Robles, Christopher Dupree, Ciera Luna, Samantha Michael, and Daisy Diaz) Congratulations to TERRA’s Scottsdale office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2 2022. This award was presented to the team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business […]
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For a lot of people, work-life balance isn’t just a perk. It’s a necessity. That’s the reason Jessica Durbrow remained in retail management for years, despite finding success in other roles—including as a recruiter at TERRA! The flexible schedule retail provided her allowed her more time with her family. But then the unthinkable happened. […]
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The length of a commute can make all the difference between wanting to stay at your job and wanting to leave. Karmen Saechao was ready to quit his job for this reason. He was working at a window manufacturer and the long drive was weighing on him. Combined with the price of gas, this job […]
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Taking initiative is a great way to show your employer that you are ready for more and want to move your career forward. It means finding ways to showcase your skills and knowledge of the business and really demonstrating to your employer the value you bring to an organization. In a nutshell, it’s turning your […]
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