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…
Kelsey Jenkins loves jobs that keep her moving and active. For three seasons, she worked as part of a trail crew for National Parks Services, doing drain installation, brush cutting and clearing, grading, and other trail maintenance duties. During the…
It’s human nature to make assumptions or jump to conclusions about people. But you should never judge a book by its cover. You never really know what people are going through in their lives. Take Terrance Stevens, for example. He…
Leaving a job that’s comfortable, in search of something new and exciting, can be nerve-racking. What if your new job isn’t better? What if you can’t find a new job at all? But for Tommilyn Amos, an experienced administrative professional…
When something feels right, it probably is. And it was that gut-feeling that led Megan Otterstrom to leave Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was born and raised, and move to Seattle, Washington. “I was able to do a lot of traveling…
A year and half ago, Nathanael Rojas moved from California to Oregon. Finding a job that was right for him was difficult. He tried doing lumber work, construction, landscaping and even some housekeeping, but none of these jobs were a…
Yudy Williams was establishing a great manufacturing career for herself in Mississippi. She'd spent 5 years working for a well-known automotive manufacturer doing quality control. She loved the work, but she wanted something more for her life. She wanted to…
Chris Piers has a background that includes project management, marketing, and some graphic design. But his passion lies in marketing. Most recently, he was working as a HR Marketing Manager for a large healthcare organization. Unfortunately, when his employer was…
Congratulations to TERRA’s Tacoma team for earning “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2. This award was presented at TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development Meeting yesterday and is based on excellence in sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery. Branch Manager, Barbara Van…
Kathryn Roper had experience working in management, hospitality and finance. And while she'd gained multiple skills, she was frustrated by the lack of room for growth and advancement. It was time for a change in atmosphere, so she decided to…
When Iyahna King’s family moved from Virginia to Portland, OR, she decided she’d move too, in order to be with them. She also saw this a great opportunity to break away from her retail job and start fresh in a brand new city. Here’s what Iyahna shared: My mom got a job out here about … Continue Reading
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“Best Practices” That Are Crushing Your Culture
This activity has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
When: April 21, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
