October delivered a hot jobs report, showing strong job gains and a dip in unemployment just weeks before the presidential election. Here are some of the key takeaways: 254,000 jobs were added in September Unemployment decreased from 4.2% to 4.1% Workforce participation held steady at 62.7% Wage growth increased by 0.4% month over month […]
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Nashville, TN—October 4, 2024—Verstela, an award-winning staffing firm headquartered in the West, has officially opened its doors to their new location in Nashville, TN. This week marks an especially important moment for Verstela, as the Nashville branch is the first office to open under the company’s new brand, launched just days earlier. Greg Lambert, CEO, […]
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Everett, WA— October 1, 2024 — TERRA Staffing Group, along with their partner ASG Staffing, proudly announces the company has rebranded under the name Verstela. This significant step marks a new chapter in the company’s storied history, embracing both its legacy and its future aspirations. A New Name for a New Era The decision to […]
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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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Greg Williams worked as a self-employed carpenter and construction worker for decades— until a series of injuries pushed him to pursue a different work environment. And when he found a new job, Greg faced an entirely different challenge. Let’s hear Greg’s story. I got injured 3 years in a row. They all happened right around […]
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Tacoma, WA – July 30, 2024 – TERRA Staffing Group, an award-winning staffing firm headquartered in the West, has relocated their Tacoma branch office to a new location. Though the office has moved, Tacoma Branch Manager Ericka Stearns and her team did not go far. The new Tacoma office is located off of South Union […]
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