Moving to a totally new area can be overwhelming, especially if you have to search for a new job. But Alonzo Curtis was more than happy to move long-distance if it meant being with his family. And he knew he had resources to help him find employment. We’ll let Alonzo share his story. My wife and […]
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Starting a new job can be exciting—and a little nerve-racking. There’s a lot of pressure to start strong and make a good impression. So, how can you get ready for your first day of work and leave those first-day jitters behind? We’ll share what you can do to feel calm, confident and ready for […]
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Monica McCrady rejoined the workforce after over 20 years. Finding a new job wasn’t easy, but she didn’t give up and kept pushing forward. We’ll let Monica share her story. My marriage was coming to an abrupt end. My ex-husband and I were together for over 25 years, and it got to a point […]
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December marked a strong end to a robust year of job growth in the labor market. And while last month’s jobs report showed higher than forecasted job gains, it has also gently slowed from the high job growth in 2021 and 2022. After several interest rate hikes throughout the year, inflation lowered […]
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training programs can play a crucial role in fostering inclusivity. The good news is that DEI doesn’t have to be an extensive undertaking. There are small, daily actions leaders can take to gain a better understanding of their teams’ diverse needs and ways of working. And it all starts […]
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Typically, when people reach out to a staffing group for some support in finding a job, they don’t expect to find love. But that’s what happened for Ed and Dawn. They met as coworkers on a temp assignment in June 2022, and when their employer relocated out-of-state, they decided to keep in touch. And now…they’re […]
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“Soft landing” was the name of the game this year. As 2023 comes to an end, December’s jobs report shows a steady labor market. 199,000 jobs were added in November, an increase from October’s job gains of 150,000. And September’s hot market growth was revised down from 336,000 to 267,000, showing a significantly cooler labor […]
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Ukuu Oden is a man of many talents. He’s a voice actor, professional painter, well-versed in screen-printing, he has his own podcast—he can do a lot. For most of his life, that’s how he made a living. But after a chain of unfortunate events, Ukuu had to look for a “regular” job in order to […]
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TERRA expands its acclaimed staffing and recruitment services to Hurst, Texas Hurst, TX— November 17th, 2023 — TERRA Staffing Group, an award-winning staffing firm headquartered in the West, has officially opened its doors to their new location in Hurst, TX. This is TERRA’s third office in the Dallas market since opening its Richardson and Irving offices […]
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The labor market is showing signs of cooling. 150,000 jobs were added last month, a notable decrease and difference from last month’s hot labor market. October’s soft job report shows moderate employment growth, an uptick in unemployment and mild wage growth. Yet, to the confusion of many economists, people are still buying things. And the […]
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