Congratulations to TERRA’s Tacoma team for earning “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2. This award was presented at TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development Meeting yesterday and is based on excellence in sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery. Branch Manager, Barbara Van Meter accepted the award on behalf of the Tacoma team. Greg Lambert, CEO, said, “One of […]
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Like a child outgrowing their clothes as quickly as you can buy them, a growing company will soon need a new staffing strategy that “fits” as well. Here are several tips for scaling your staffing strategy to match your company’s growth, so you have better access to the candidates you need when you need to […]
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It can be challenging to remain compliant in today’s business environment with regulations and political climates changing frequently and often unpredictably. In this article, we will discuss the changes brought by the revised I-9 that was released in November of 2016 and is required to be used as of January 22, 2017. The changes in […]
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Boredom kills productivity. To keep your team alert, engaged and on the cutting edge of new ideas, it’s vital to inspire, motivate and challenge them. Here are eight ways to encourage your team to greatness: Ask them what they need – then listen. What does your team need to succeed? Ask them and listen to […]
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Temporary staff can be ideal for tackling a specialized project or addressing a seasonal rush. But if you’re not managing your temporary employees effectively, you’re not reaping the full benefit of the staffing relationship. Here is a quick-start guide to managing temporary employees: Know what you expect from your temporary staff. What do you need […]
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Starting July 1, 2017, most employers in Arizona will be expected to follow the state’s new rules regarding paid sick leave. Certain “small business” organizations are exempt if they have gross annual revenues under $500,000 and do no business in interstate commerce. For all other employers, paid sick leave must accrue for employees as follows: […]
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Every company looks for good candidates when they need to fill an open position. But companies that take an “always be hiring” approach get better results. Why? Here are six reasons your company should always be hiring: Position your company to reach its goals. By taking a proactive “always be hiring” approach, you position your […]
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Earned by less than two percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada. Everett, WA – February 16, 2017 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing and employment agency headquartered in Everett, WA, announced today they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients […]
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Eshawn Edgecombe had to step away from the workforce for some time – but not by choice. She’d been battling breast cancer for several years. “It got bad enough that I just had to stop working for a while,” she shared. But Eshawn is a fighter and a survivor. When she felt well enough to […]
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What if, instead of adding 10 units to your business growth per month, you could add 10, then 10×10, then 10x10x10? This is the concept behind “10x Thinking,” a leading approach to business strategy that is gaining significant attention in some circles. In this two-part post series, we’ll talk about the rising trend of 10x […]
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