The U.S. labor market is “too hot to handle.” 336,000 jobs were added last month, nearly double economists’ 170,000 prediction, and the highest month in jobs added since January this year. Job gains for July and August were revised up to a combined 119,000, putting each month over 200,000 in jobs added, and showing a …
August showed signs of nomalizing job market, with conditions reminiscent of pre-pandemic levels. As the labor market continues to cool, Feds are adjusting their strategy to manage inflation and are, for the time being, taking their foot off the gas on further interest rate hikes. An interesting tidbit: pop culture may have influenced the …
Tomiko and Tokika Williams are twins who decided they were going to look for their first jobs together. Some twins just see themselves as two people who happen to be born on the same day—but these two embraced “togetherness” when it came to their job search. They began applying to various openings and wanted to …
“Boring” news is good news when it comes to the state of the employment market. Feds were hoping for a “Goldilocks” jobs report—not too hot, not too cold—and they got it. As the labor market continues to tighten, some view this as good news for the economy, while others see the status of the market …
Everett, WA — August 1, 2023 — TERRA Staffing Group (“TERRA”), an award-winning staffing firm headquarterd in the Pacific Northwest, is pleased to announce the acquisition of ASG Staffing, Inc. (“ASG”). TERRA is backed by Hastings Equity Partners (“Hastings”), a preferred capital partner to founders of lower middle market businesses. This is the first add-on investment …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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