Seattle Office Named TERRA Staffing Group’s "Branch of the Year"
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Seattle Office Named TERRA Staffing Group’s "Branch of the Year"

Congratulations to TERRA’s Seattle Office for being named “Branch of the Year” for 2014. The award, based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets, was given at an all-company meeting held last week. Branch Manager, Nichole Cunningham, was presented the award by Greg Lambert, CEO. Nichole Cunningham joined TERRA in December 2013 with […]

TERRA Staffing Group Names Everett Team “Branch of the Quarter”
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TERRA Staffing Group Names Everett Team “Branch of the Quarter”

Congratulations to TERRA’s Everett Office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q4, 2014. The award, based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets, was given at an all-company meeting held last week. “I’m so proud of this team.  We are a fiercely competitive group who at the same time is heavily […]

“I Accept!” How to Get a Candidate to Accept Your Offer (In the Face of Other Offers)
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“I Accept!” How to Get a Candidate to Accept Your Offer (In the Face of Other Offers)

For tech companies looking to launch “the next big thing,” Seattle has become the national hotspot for collaboration and innovation. Unfortunately, that also makes it a major hot spot for tech hiring – which means that companies, not candidates, are doing the job hunting in many fields. According to a recent KING 5 news report, […]

The Affordable Care Act and Your Temporary Employees
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The Affordable Care Act and Your Temporary Employees

True or false: Using a temporary staffing agency can absolve me of the responsibility of paying for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act. Answer: It depends. Adding temporary staff to your workforce can be a great way for smaller businesses to keep headcount down and remain under the threshold of fifty or more full-time and […]

Affordable ACA Compliant Health Insurance Now Available through TERRA—Do You Qualify?
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Affordable ACA Compliant Health Insurance Now Available through TERRA—Do You Qualify?

Have you purchased a medical health insurance plan in compliance with the Affordable Care Act? If not, TERRA is now offering an Affordable Care Act compliant medical health insurance plan. Employees will have the opportunity to sign up for an individual-only, dependent, or family medical plan. Elected benefits will be paid through a weekly payroll […]

Seattle Tops Small Business Job Ranking: How to Use This To Your Advantage
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Seattle Tops Small Business Job Ranking: How to Use This To Your Advantage

Seattle is the United States’ number-one metropolitan area for small business jobs, according to a recent Seattle PI article. And this top spot means top opportunities for companies seeking to recruit first-rate talent. The Paychex/IHS Small Business Jobs Index put Seattle first by indexing locations on a number of factors relative to a base ranking […]

TERRA Staffing Group Names Tacoma Team "Branch of the Quarter"
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TERRA Staffing Group Names Tacoma Team "Branch of the Quarter"

Congratulations to the Tacoma team for being named Branch of the Quarter at TERRA’s quarterly all-company meeting today. Michelle Harbarcuk, Area Manager, said, “I’m so proud of this team. They are committed to their clients, to their candidates and field employees and they are committed to one another.” Branch of the Quarter is determined by […]

TERRA Proudly Announces Grand Opening of NE Portland Branch
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TERRA Proudly Announces Grand Opening of NE Portland Branch

We are excited to announce that we have extended our Oregon TERRA-tory and have officially opened the doors to our NE Portland office! Branch Manager, Josh Byrnes, and his team are eager and ready to help both job seekers and hiring managers in the NE PDX area find the Right Fit™.

TERRA Staffing Group Names Tukwila Office “Branch of the Quarter”
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TERRA Staffing Group Names Tukwila Office “Branch of the Quarter”

Congratulations to TERRA’s Tukwila Office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for second quarter. The award, based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets, was given at an all-company meeting held Wednesday afternoon. “It’s exciting to see the Tukwila office win Branch of the Quarter,” said Area Manager, Michelle Harbarcuk. “This team […]

5 Traits of an Engineer to Look for When Hiring
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5 Traits of an Engineer to Look for When Hiring

Hiring for engineers is becoming more competitive as the economy returns to full strength from its recent recession.  Hiring managers who know their organization’s needs and culture well are better placed to find the right engineer for their company. It also pays to know what skills, qualities, and personality traits serve engineers well in their […]

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