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Working from home has never been more widespread. According to a recent study by IWG, a leading flexible workspace provider, 74% of respondents consider flexible working as “the new normal.” As the modern workplace embraces flexible and remote work arrangements, hiring managers are looking for new candidates to fill remote positions. This means many employers […]

Only 12% of employees feel their companies do a great job onboarding new employees, according to a report from Gallup, an analytics and management consulting company. That means roughly 88% of employees feel underwhelmed, unimpressed or flatout disappointed in their organizations’ orientation efforts.  It’s no surprise, then, that those who have a bad onboarding experience […]

Congratulations to TERRA’s Technical & Professional Division for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2 2020. The award was presented to the team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, July 29th. The award is based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service delivery. Ann Medalia, VP of Operations, said, “It’s really […]

The benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are clear. Recent research has shown diverse businesses are more likely to achieve higher profits, attract top candidates, improve employee satisfaction and fuel innovation. Gender and race are two common areas manufacturing companies look to when increasing diversity and inclusion at their businesses. But one overlooked […]

While considered a good indicator of a healthy economy, the low national unemployment rate over the last several years has brought challenges to many businesses as they compete for a smaller number of candidates with the skills needed for their company. Technological advances in the workforce and employers’ changing needs for specialized skills amplifies the […]

Culture is the personality of a company, reflecting the company’s work environment and values. It matters to employees and can be the difference between retaining the best talent and constantly filling positions left by unhappy employees. Do office politics and gossip rule your office? Do employees have opportunities for continued learning and clear paths for […]

The more diverse your team is, the better your business outcomes can be. According to a January 2018 report by McKinsey & Company, inclusive hiring can lead to results like these: Companies with more gender diversity at the executive level are  21% more likely to have above-average profits than businesses in the lowest 25% Companies […]

Business disruptions due to COVID forced many companies to layoff or furlough workers, causing tens of millions of people to file for unemployment. Now, as many businesses begin to reopen and more job opportunities are emerging, workers must make an important decision: whether to return to work now or wait a bit longer. While there […]

While some workers have the option of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, essential employees continue to physically go to work. Even as non-essential businesses open back up, there is no shortage of uncertainty and anxiety regarding this global pandemic, and many employers and employees are justifiably concerned about coming to work. To minimize and […]

April 30, 2020– Congratulations to TERRA’s Beaverton branch office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q1 2020. Megan Ahn, Beaverton Branch Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the team, during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, April 29th. The award is based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service delivery. […]