I Moved to WA and TERRA Found Me a Great Job — 15 Minutes from Home!
Job Seeker Success Stories
I Moved to WA and TERRA Found Me a Great Job — 15 Minutes from Home!

Being in a good job is important. But finding the right place to live is just as vital.  For Christopher Lessley, choosing a place to settle down was a priority.  Having grown up in Alaska, but understandably tired of the cold, Christopher moved to Arizona, where he ended up living for four years.  There, Christopher […]

What’s the Difference Between a Staffing Agency and a Temp Agency?
Career Tips
What’s the Difference Between a Staffing Agency and a Temp Agency?

Staffing and Temp agencies are both part of a fast growing industry that provides jobs to over 16 million people every year. Both types of agencies offer work in all sectors –  from industrial, to clerical, to healthcare, and more. Their reach is large enough that many job seekers have likely come across a staffing […]

The Best Employee Development Plan Examples for 2022
Employee Development
The Best Employee Development Plan Examples for 2022

When it comes to cultivating growth in new employees, it’s best to develop a plan with each individual. A new staff member’s manager should take the time to get to know them and learn about their talents and goals. Finding where those facets intersect with the company’s objectives and opportunities—that’s the sweet spot where the […]

Workplace Safety Strategies: Tips to Improve Safety Training Retention
Workplace Safety & Accident Prevention
Workplace Safety Strategies: Tips to Improve Safety Training Retention

Both employers and job seekers will agree, safety at work matters.  A safe workplace environment not only protects workers from injury and possible illness, it reduces the risk of turnover — and has the added benefit of increasing employee productivity and morale!  That’s why many companies implement safety orientations with employees when they begin a […]

8 Job Search Strategies That Actually Work
Career Tips
8 Job Search Strategies That Actually Work

Let’s face it. No one likes searching for a job. It can be stressful and, honestly, even a little overwhelming, especially if you have other important things on your mind.  The good news is that some of that tension can be eliminated by having a plan in place before you begin searching.  And we’re going […]

U.S. Manufacturing Growth & Outlook in 2021
HR and Management AdviceStaffing Tips & Recruiting Trends
U.S. Manufacturing Growth & Outlook in 2021

Manufacturing has been a core aspect of the U.S. economy since the late 1700’s, but the future of manufacturing may be turbulent. After a disruptive 2020, employers are anticipating a return to relative normalcy and growth in the manufacturing sector.  The global pandemic sent a shockwave through the U.S. manufacturing, with disruptions in international supply […]

How to Select a Staffing Agency
Staffing Tips & Recruiting Trends
How to Select a Staffing Agency

The success of any company is largely due to the quality of their employees. When businesses need additional support with staffing — whether that be recruiting for full-time roles or bringing in temporary workers, they often turn to staffing agencies for support. Like any other key vendor relationship, having the right partner makes all the […]

Buy, Borrow, Build: Recognizing Your Business’s Staffing/Hiring Needs in 2021
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Buy, Borrow, Build: Recognizing Your Business’s Staffing/Hiring Needs in 2021

Through 2020, businesses across the world faced unprecedented challenges related to the global pandemic. COVID-19 fractured workforces, limited productivity, and hampered companies’ outputs. While the far-reaching effects of the pandemic remain a concern for businesses, many are determining the most effective and sustainable methods for rebuilding their workforces.  The concept of “build, borrow, buy” examines […]

Hiring Metrics That Matter in 2021
Staffing Tips & Recruiting Trends
Hiring Metrics That Matter in 2021

Key performance indicators (KPIs) allow recruiting teams to learn what techniques are working and to make subtle shifts in their approach to improve their effectiveness. The number of contacts made, resumes reviewed, and time to hire all matter to hiring teams. But are there other metrics we should worry about in 2021 that we perhaps […]

9 Tips to Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
Career Tips
9 Tips to Stay Motivated in Your Job Search

Looking for a job can be both exhilarating and terrifying. It often feels like there are hundreds of things one should do and it can be easy to feel discouraged.  So how do you stay motivated when you don’t get immediate results in your job search?  Here are 9 tips to help you stay positive […]

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