Dawn Wyatt was used to working temporary jobs. She'd done everything from working at a theme park to production work. These jobs were always enough for her. Until, one day, she decided she wanted more. “I’d been working oddball jobs…
August 1, 2019 - Congratulations to TERRA's Seattle branch office for being named "Branch of the Quarter" for Q2 2019. Seattle Branch Manager Anne Skaar accepted the award on behalf of the team during TERRA's Quarterly Business Development meeting, held…
Though originally from Washington State, Joelene Jewett decided to venture away in search of new opportunities, and wound up settling down in Montana. While there, she established a successful career working as an office manager for a mechanic shop. Fun fact…
Cheryl Alexander had an impressive 19-year HR career. But when her husband received a job offer in Colorado, it was time to leave Seattle, and career, behind for something new. She was lucky, however. Unlike most people who relocate, she didn't…
More often than not, underpaying your employees is a classic penny-wise, pound foolish decision. Underpaid employees turnover faster, and typically underperform; even worse, their potentially toxic attitudes can spread throughout an entire company. Underpaying staff may have some short-term benefits,…
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…
