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TERRA Saw Beyond My Past and Helped Me Unlock My Potential

A year ago, Jonathan Conway made some decisions that took him out of the workforce for eight months. Because of this, he thought he would have limited success finding employment – even though he had experience with basic maintenance, and was skilled at using tools and troubleshooting. But getting back to work was not optional. …

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The Benefits of Hiring Women in Manufacturing

For hirers in the manufacturing industry, the demand for skilled and talented workers has never been higher. According to a 2019 report by Gallup, more than 2 million skilled workers are currently needed in United States manufacturing industries like aerospace and defense, automotive, processing, and industrial products. The Women in manufacturing 2017 study by Deloitte, …

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TERRA Gave Me the Second Chance I Needed to Overcome My Past

Everybody deserves a second chance. And Jose de la Rosa is making the most out of his. Jose was born and raised in Arizona, and for two years he did warehouse work, loading and unloading trucks in the Phoenix-Metro area. But then he made some life choices that took him out of the workforce for …

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Does Your Top Candidate Have a Criminal Record? Here’s What to Consider

Your top candidate is an ideal fit for your company’s culture and your current team. Their skills and experience fit the job’s requirements in every way. There’s just one problem: this candidate has, in the past, run afoul of the law and now has a criminal record. What should you do? While a criminal record …

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Accommodating Service Animals in the Workplace is Easier Than You Think

Service animals perform a wide range of important tasks for their handlers. They can help them stay safe when crossing streets or can alert to subtle changes in blood sugar, blood pressure or brain activity. These animals play a crucial role in helping many workers stay productive and engaged. But many employers don’t always know …

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4 Unexpected Benefits of a Diverse Workplace

When asked how a diverse workplace benefits their organization, many managers can list several benefits: a variety of skills; richer perspective based on wide experience; and increased innovation. While these benefits certainly come with a more diverse workforce, they’re not the only ways diversity improves a company’s culture and workplace. 4 Benefits of a Diverse …

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Why You Should Hire the Candidate Who Doesn’t Fit the Skills Requirement

Would you hire a candidate who lacks certain essential skills for the job? For most hiring managers, the answer is “Never!” For the wise few, however, the answer is “Tell me more.” Sometimes, a candidate who lacks one or two key traits is still the best candidate for the job. Here’s how to evaluate past …

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How to Avoid Age Discrimination in the Workplace

While the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination in a wide range of circumstances, 66 percent of workers ages 45 to 74 say they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination at work. Job seekers over 35 say age discrimination is one of the top reasons they have trouble getting hired. In an ideal …

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Returning to Work After a Debilitating Illness

You spent weeks, months, maybe even years trying to recover from a debilitating illness. Now that you’re (thankfully) healthy again, you find yourself with something new to dread: rejoining the workforce. You didn’t choose to get sick. You didn’t choose to put your career on hold. Those employment gaps were not by choice. But how …

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