We are excited to announce that we have extended our Oregon TERRA-tory and have officially opened the doors to our NE Portland office! Branch Manager, Josh Byrnes, and his team are eager and ready to help both job seekers and hiring managers in the NE PDX area find the Right Fit™. …
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Congratulations to TERRA’s Tukwila Office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for second quarter. The award, based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets, was given at an all-company meeting held Wednesday afternoon. “It’s exciting to see the Tukwila office win Branch of the Quarter,” said Area Manager, Michelle Harbarcuk. “This team …
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“Transparency.” The word has been repeated so often that in some circles, it’s become just another business buzzword. But behind this buzzword is an idea that can be crucial to a company’s success. When the doors are open and communications flow freely, everyone from the executive board to the entry-level staff can do their jobs …
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Ah, summer. Warm weather, fresh breezes, and the promise of vacation and weekend fun all hang in the air…and threaten to distract employees from their focus on work. Employers who seize the opportunities that summer offers, however, grab the chance to increase morale rather than lose these valuable months. …
When hiring, many hiring managers look for successes. They’re often easier to spot in a candidate’s application materials than failures because candidates like to talk about what they’ve accomplished, not where they’ve struggled. Some hiring managers are so dedicated to the concept of “seeking success” that they write it into the job posting itself: “Seeking …
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Picture this: it’s the final hour of your work day. You’re looking at the piles of work still looming on your desk, and you’re feeling decidedly glum. Anything you don’t tackle today has to be tackled tomorrow – but with just an hour left before you go home, you can’t really accomplish anything worthwhile, can …
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Seattle’s City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will raise the minimum wage for workers to $15 per hour beginning next year. Wage increases and implementation dates are established based on the number of employees and whether the employer contributes to individual employee’s medical benefits plans. This increase is phased in over time to minimize …
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To beat the competition to the best talent, it’s important to build an arsenal of hiring strategies. You may have tried and true methods that have brought you success in the past, but it’s important to mix in some current trends that can help you to find stronger talent faster. …
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Exciting news from TERRA Founder, Betty Neighbors: TERRA Staffing Group is sponsoring up to three high school students (grades 9-12) to attend Washington Business Week this summer. All TERRA employees or “Friends of TERRA” (including Facebook Friends) are able to refer a student to this opportunity. This is a great opportunity for a teen to …
Sam and Kyle had a vision for their future, but finding the right job to bring that vision to life wasn’t easy. When they finally found the perfect fit, everything changed. We sat down with Sam and Kyle to hear their story. So, Sam and Kyle, tell us about how you both started your careers. …
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