The jobs report was released showing a significant decrease in job growth. The data attributes this dip to two hurricanes that took place in October, as well as an ongoing strike among Boeing employees. Some indicators point to strength in the labor market beyond the reported job growth numbers. Here are some of the key […]
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Nasima Ruzi recently moved to the U.S. from Afghanistan with her brother and father, ready to start a new chapter in their lives. However, finding their first jobs in a new country wasn’t easy. Here’s Nasima’s story. “When we first arrived, we started looking for jobs right away, but it felt like every door […]
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Congratulations to the Rensselaer office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2024. This award was presented to the team during the company’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, October 30th. The award is based on sales excellence, talent satisfaction, profitability, and service delivery. CEO Greg Lambert said, “What the Rensselaer […]
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Gilbert, AZ— October 18, 2024 — Verstela, a renowned staffing firm recognized for its award-winning service, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Gilbert, Arizona. This is Verstela’s fifth office in the Arizona market, marking another step in the company’s continued growth. “We’ve been expanding and building on our success […]
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October delivered a hot jobs report, showing strong job gains and a dip in unemployment just weeks before the presidential election. Here are some of the key takeaways: 254,000 jobs were added in September Unemployment decreased from 4.2% to 4.1% Workforce participation held steady at 62.7% Wage growth increased by 0.4% month over month […]
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Nashville, TN—October 4, 2024—Verstela, an award-winning staffing firm headquartered in the West, has officially opened its doors to their new location in Nashville, TN. This week marks an especially important moment for Verstela, as the Nashville branch is the first office to open under the company’s new brand, launched just days earlier. Greg Lambert, CEO, […]
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Everett, WA— October 1, 2024 — TERRA Staffing Group, along with their partner ASG Staffing, proudly announces the company has rebranded under the name Verstela. This significant step marks a new chapter in the company’s storied history, embracing both its legacy and its future aspirations. A New Name for a New Era The decision to […]
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August’s jobs report indicates a labor market performing exactly as the Federal Reserve intended—a measured slowdown. Here are some of the key takeaways: 142,000 jobs were added in August Unemployment decreased from 4.3% to 4.2% Workforce participation held steady at 62.7% Wage growth increased by 0.2% month-over-month. Currently, the Fed is facing the challenge of […]
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Everyone wants to be successful in their careers, but achieving that success often depends on more than just individual effort—it requires a supportive environment where feedback and performance management are integral parts of growth. However, performance management often gets a bad reputation as a rigid, uncomfortable process. What if we could change that narrative? In […]
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Sam and Kyle had a vision for their future, but finding the right job to bring that vision to life wasn’t easy. When they finally found the perfect fit, everything changed. We sat down with Sam and Kyle to hear their story. So, Sam and Kyle, tell us about how you both started your careers. […]
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