With more employers competing for a smaller talent pool, it has become increasingly competitive for businesses who want to hire great talent. In April 2019, the American unemployment rate was 3.6%, the lowest rate since 1969. According to the 2018 Recruiter…
The number of people quitting their jobs in the United States has been steadily rising since April 2018. Back then, 3.3 million people quit in that month. In April 2019, the number increased to 3.48 million, the Bureau of Labor…
Matthew Manlapaz spent five years working as the assistant manager of a tutoring company. Did he love his job? Not really. But the swing shift hours allowed him to take classes in the morning for his degree in Information Technology.…
EVERETT, WA – June 27, 2019 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, announced the relocation of its Tacoma office today. “The truth is that the Tacoma team outgrew their office space and needed…
When it comes to cultivating growth in new employees, it’s best to develop a plan with each individual. A new staff member’s manager should take the time to get to know them and learn about their talents and passions. Finding…
Vincent Martinez was preparing for a big life change. After spending his whole life in Western Washington, and establishing a successful career there, he was planning to move to Idaho. He’d developed a strong background in forklift operation and construction…
Employee engagement and retention is a major concern (and challenge) for HR professionals and businesses. One of the smartest, most cost-effective ways to retain talented employees is to keep them engaged. Engaged employees feel connected to their organization in a…
On the heels of the interviewing and hiring process, onboarding and training a new employee can be an equally hectic experience—for both you and the employee. New hires often feel overwhelmed by a tsunami of information while getting used to…
Conall Deege had spent years building a diverse skill set across various industries, from sales and retail to fabrication and general labor. You name it, he’s done it. Though he'd built an impressive resume for himself, he was frustrated in…
April 25, 2019 - Congratulations to TERRA's Tukwila branch office for being named "Branch of the Quarter" for Q1 2019. Ashley Lyons, Tukwila Staffing Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the team, during TERRA's Quarterly Business Development meeting, held…
Matthew Manlapaz spent five years working as the assistant manager of a tutoring company. Did he love his job? Not really. But the swing shift hours allowed him to take classes in the morning for his degree in Information Technology. “It was an all right job,” Matthew said. “But it was very demanding and they … Continue Reading
