Managers and workers all over the nation are dealing with new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While work went on for essential businesses, and many others gear up to open their doors again, work is not quite going on…
COVID-19 has impacted business across America, and most of the world. Workers have been laid off, furloughed, restricted, or made to work from home, which has impacted revenue and livelihoods around the world. As COVID-19 cases begin to dwindle…
April 30, 2020- Congratulations to TERRA's Beaverton branch office for being named "Branch of the Quarter" for Q1 2020. Megan Ahn, Beaverton Branch Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the team, during TERRA's Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually…
The health and wellness of your employees and staff is a huge priority all the time, but it is especially important during health outbreaks. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every American industry, including manufacturing and warehouse jobs. In these…
The COVID-19 pandemic made working from home a requirement for over 25 million Americans. For most essential employees, working from home is not an option. These employees spend their working hours exposed to the public and highly-trafficked areas, which raises…
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, business leaders face difficult decisions — namely, laying off employees to reduce costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the unemployment rate increased by 0.9% to 4.4% in March. The last time…
Ian Espino moved from Guam to the United States with his mother and brother, looking for a fresh start. However, their first month living in Washington State was hard for them financially. Ian wanted to do his part. “I wanted to…
Job interviews are changing. Hiring managers are increasingly moving away from in-person meetings and beginning to conduct more virtual and phone interviews. Doing this makes sense from a business standpoint. These styles of interviews save time and help hiring managers…
While the world takes action to address the COVID-19 outbreak, essential businesses are stepping up. This unique situation has introduced preventative measures for workers, including working from home and social distancing. A growing number of states, regions, and cities have…
Damian Aguilera has had an impressive career. He’s managed bakeries, grocery stores, restaurants, and fast-food chains. Most recently, he worked in the jewelry business. The jewelry store job was a big change for Damian. His passion, as you might be…
