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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently launched a national special emphasis program aimed at reducing workplace hazards in high-risk retail environments such as warehouses, processing facilities, and distribution centers. This program was announced on July 13th and is scheduled to continue over the next three years. State programs are also mandated to […]

Congratulations to TERRA’s Tukwila office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2 2023. This award was presented to the team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, July 26th. The award is based on sales excellence, talent satisfaction, profitability, and service delivery. CEO Greg Lambert said, “The competition for ‘Branch […]

While Feds have been manipulating interest rates to settle down the economy, the employment market continues to march to the beat of its own drum. Recently released data is showing that increased interest rates have not acutely affected the job market. Inflation has lowered, and yet more people are employed and the unemployment rate has […]

The traditional, linear career path is becoming a thing of the past. The dynamic nature of the employment market, combined with technological advancements and shifting worker expectations, calls for a new approach to crafting a successful career. It’s time to embrace the concept of a career portfolio—an adaptable and purposeful way to build a resilient […]

Having multiple job offers on the table is a good “problem” to have.  But it can also be stressful.  How do you decide which job to accept? We can help.  We’ll explore the nuances of evaluating multiple job opportunities (and share how to politely decline alternative job offers) so you can confidently choose the job […]

You’ve given your notice and now it’s time for the final conversation with your employer: the exit interview.  It’s believed that many departing employees find it difficult to give honest feedback during the exit interview—especially if it’s negative feedback—on the concern that it could harm their reputation and future career.  But there’s nothing to be […]

Doing what you love for a living is really special. And part of that is knowing what your passion is.  Mark Carillo knows exactly what he enjoys most—cleaning.  So when his job in another field wasn’t working out, he realized that what he really wanted to do, was get back to his cleaning career.  We’ll […]

In this competitive talent landscape having an effective, strategic staffing plan is critical for company growth and success. Not only does it help businesses keep pace with changing market conditions, it ensures that they have the right workforce to handle new challenges, and ultimately helps them achieve their objectives. In other words, being thoughtful when […]

Lean manufacturing systems were created by the Toyota Production system in Japan in the 1990s. They encompass five steps that aim to eliminate waste in a manufacturing process, leading to better customer value and reduced costs.  While Lean methodology has been around for decades, how to apply these principles to manufacturing are new. Manufacturing faces […]

It’s easy to be swayed by pay and impressive job titles when accepting a job offer. But there’s more to think about that can impact your life, job satisfaction and your overall well-being. So before you make a decision, pause to really look at the opportunity.  Here are 5 things to consider before saying ‘yes’ […]