The U.S. is seeing a competitive job market, where applicants are in the drivers’ seats and employers are competing for their attention. By the end of 2019, the jobless rate hit a 50-year low. Warehouse operations managers have to get creative to attract and retain high quality warehouse workers. Let’s take a look at warehouse […]
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November 1, 2019 – Congratulations to TERRA’s Kirkland branch office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2019. Morgan Mason, Kirkland Branch Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the team, during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held on Wednesday, October 30th. The award is based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service delivery. […]
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No matter where you’re at in life, a job interview can be a nerve-racking event. Whether you’re light on experience, looking to switch careers, rejoining the workforce, or shooting for your dream job interviewing is something most people don’t do often so it never becomes “easy.” We’ve put together a list of “insider tips” of […]
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August 1, 2019 – Congratulations to TERRA’s Seattle branch office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2 2019. Seattle Branch Manager Anne Skaar accepted the award on behalf of the team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held on Wednesday, July 31st. The award is based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service […]
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More often than not, underpaying your employees is a classic penny-wise, pound foolish decision. Underpaid employees turnover faster, and typically underperform; even worse, their potentially toxic attitudes can spread throughout an entire company. Underpaying staff may have some short-term benefits, but it won’t get you far in the big picture. Modern employers and HR professionals […]
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Editor’s note: Like the rest of the world, 2020 caught us completely by surprise. Though the predictions we made at the end of 2019 were based on authoritative data and vetted sources, we didn’t see a global pandemic coming (if you did, please let us know!), much less the far-reaching effects it’s having on the […]
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EVERETT, WA – June 27, 2019 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, announced the relocation of its Tacoma office today. “The truth is that the Tacoma team outgrew their office space and needed something bigger,” said Greg Lambert, TERRA CEO. “This new space grants them the freedom and […]
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Employee engagement and retention is a major concern (and challenge) for HR professionals and businesses. One of the smartest, most cost-effective ways to retain talented employees is to keep them engaged. Engaged employees feel connected to their organization in a way that makes them happy to go to work in the morning. They feel that […]
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On the heels of the interviewing and hiring process, onboarding and training a new employee can be an equally hectic experience—for both you and the employee. New hires often feel overwhelmed by a tsunami of information while getting used to an unfamiliar corporate culture. The most effective employee training strategies help new hires feel […]
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April 25, 2019 – Congratulations to TERRA’s Tukwila branch office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q1 2019. Ashley Lyons, Tukwila Staffing Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the team, during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held on Wednesday, April 24th. The award is based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service […]
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