Employee motivation and morale are two vital, interdependent elements of the employee experience. To improve one is to improve them both. Start by understanding the difference between them and how they combine to create a more productive workplace. Motivation Motivation is found with an individual and based on their personal values, beliefs, and aspirations. Motivation […]
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Congratulations to TERRA’s Seattle office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2021. This award, based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service delivery, was presented to the team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, October 27th. CEO Greg Lambert said, “The Seattle team exemplifies how consistency yields results. […]
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Naveed Golchin could talk about music for hours. It’s evident in his voice that it’s something he adores. He even moved to California to turn his passion into a career! “I write music. It’s what I love,” he shared. “I was in the music industry, in a band, and we were doing really well for […]
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People have various reasons for choosing to work specific schedules. For some, it’s a matter of want. For others, however, it’s a necessity. So when an employer makes a sudden announcement saying that they are changing their schedule, it can be a big problem. That’s exactly what happened to Mike Vigil. Mike had been working […]
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Unscheduled absences are one of the biggest issues businesses, especially essential businesses, experience. They greatly affect a company’s ability to deliver their promised outcome and can lead to heavy costs. Because of this, having a clear attendance policy that outlines expectations is important. But there’s a fine line between clear expectations and rigid rules. Overly […]
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For most employers, labor is the biggest expense of running a business. It’s also the most important one. Pay satisfaction improves engagement, morale, employee retention, and helps attract top talent. So how can companies make sure they spend their money well? According to Catherine Dovey, Founder and Managing Director of Sound Compensation, there’s no one-size-fits-all […]
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Success relies on our ability to believe we are capable of it. Confidence allows employees to learn and produce without fearing the consequences of failure. Everyone experiences insecurity when faced with work tasks, or workplace dynamics, they don’t understand. Confident employees are realistic about their abilities, comfortable with their role in your company’s success, and […]
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Searching for a job looks very different than it did just a few years ago. Factors such as rapid advancements in technology, cultural shifts and, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic, have all played a part. Here are the five key ways job searching has changed in recent years: Recruiting has become more automated. Nowadays, many […]
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Oftentimes, different roles require different staffing needs, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Though today’s business world is dynamic, staffing strategies can be categorized into the three main staffing strategies: Buy, Borrow, and Build. Take our 8- question quiz to help you get started and determine the best staffing strategy for […]
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Relocating offers you a unique opportunity to try something new. Sure, uprooting your life can be scary. But it’s also a great opportunity to start fresh and expand your career. Moving for any reason can be stressful. Whether you’re moving because of your job, or you just need a fresh start somewhere new and need […]
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