While the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination in a wide range of circumstances, 66 percent of workers ages 45 to 74 say they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination at work. Job seekers over 35 say age discrimination is one of the top reasons they have trouble getting hired. In an ideal […]
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January 1, 2018 brought about big changes to Oregon’s overtime laws. Bill 3458, which passed in the summer of 2017, went into effect at the start of 2018. The bill enacted several changes to the ways in which overtime must be calculated and paid to mill, factory and manufacturing workers. Here, we break down some […]
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Interested in moving to Portland, OR? We don’t blame you. With its thousands of acres of parks, gorgeous mountain views, and breathtaking coast, Oregon is bound to entice. Or maybe it’s the foodie culture, the hipsters, the bookstores, or the quirkiness that draws you to the friendly, green city of Portland. Regardless of the reason […]
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When it comes to finding the right fit, many hiring managers wind up asking too many interview questions. They worry that by not doing so, they won’t be able to make an informed decision. But asking too many interview questions can be damaging. It can hurt your relationship with the candidate and extend the time […]
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Washington’s paid sick leave rule went into effect on January 1st, 2018. All employers must review the new state law and consider whether (and how) it applies to their own staff. We will share several key points about the state’s new paid sick leave law. Please keep in mind, while this general overview can help […]
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Success Stories Created Daily. That’s our mission at TERRA. And we couldn’t make our mission a reality without our amazingly talented Recruiters. But if you think all of our Recruiters come from a recruiting background, think again. TERRA Recruiters come from all sorts of career backgrounds. Many of our most successful team members got their […]
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TED Talks can provide outstanding advice and can help improve your vision and skills as a manager. Managers often find themselves in a time crunch. Staying on top of their team’s day-to-day needs can prevent their professional development from becoming a priority. So while they may want to expand their professional skills and become more […]
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Autonomy is a hallmark of the job search for many candidates. Younger candidates are more likely to desire a job where they can work on their own. While this desire for self-direction comes with benefits, it can also pose a challenge for management. New staff straining for autonomy may do so without realizing the company’s […]
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EVERETT, WA – February 15,2018 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, announced today the grand opening of its new Beaverton branch office. Moving the office to its new place on SW Barnes Road, in the Peterkort Centre, made a lot of sense. Sheliya Hood, Beaverton Branch Manager, said, […]
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Job seekers who work with Best of Staffing® Talent Award-winning agencies are 1.7 times more likely to be completely satisfied. EVERETT, WA – February 15, 2018 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading employment agency leading staffing agency and employment agency headquartered in Everett, announced today that they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Talent Award […]
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