Jezabel Southard, Author at TERRA Staffing Group

Check Out This Easy (and Often Overlooked) Tool for Building Company Culture

Blogging has taken off as a way for companies to differentiate themselves, establish a solid online presence, and communicate with clients, customers, and job candidates. While a blog can establish your brand and help your company dominate key Internet search rankings, maximizing your blog’s capabilities means doing more than merely creating and updating the page. …

On Second Thought, We Won’t be Hiring You: When to Rescind a Job Offer

Very few hiring managers want to be in the difficult position of having to rescind an offer of employment once the offer has been made. Rescinding a job offer that has been accepted is even more difficult. Unfortunately, certain circumstances require hiring managers to consider this tough option – and in some cases, to use …

Walking The Line: The Difference Between a Fun Company Culture and Killing Productivity

Productivity, motivation, and retention are all human-resources buzzwords that managers know all too well. Many experts recommend incorporating a sense of “fun” into the workplace to boost productivity and motivation, spark creativity, and encourage employee retention. But while fun can be a valuable managerial tool, there comes a point when too much fun turns into …

Four Great Ways to Get the More From Your Temp Staff

Temporary employees provide significant talent and skill when a company needs it most. Companies can, in turn, make sure that their temporary employees are getting the best experience possible by supporting these employees in several ways. Promoting education and productivity options for temporary employees encourages them to do their best work and to offer their …

Effective Jan 1 2014: Portland Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. What Does It Mean To You?

Starting with the New Year, employers in Portland will be expected to follow new rules regarding sick leave for employees. The ordinance, passed in March 2013 by the City Council, has been supplemented with regulations drafted by the City Attorney’s Office. Employers in …

Key Employee Resigning? When to Make an Offer Asking Them to Stay.

It’s every manager’s worst case scenario. One of your best employees comes to your office, resignation letter in hand. How do you know if you should shake his hand and send him on his way or if it makes sense to make a counter-offer? …

International Trade Jobs Increase in Portland: What Does This Mean For Retention and Recruiting?

Booming international trade is creating a spike in new jobs in Portland, Oregon. Opportunities increase for job seekers as a result, but employers will face stiff competition for top talent. What does this opportunity mean to Portland and your business? Great news for Portland Harbor. International trade-related business created nearly half a million jobs in …

Masters or Bachelors? What Education Level is Important in Engineering Hiring?

Hiring managers who interview and hire engineers quickly discover that engineers undertake varying levels of formal education before launching themselves into the job market. Some engineering candidates have completed only a bachelor’s degree. Others have done graduate work, earning a master’s or similar degree. Both sets of candidates may come with varying levels of experience …

"It isn't Us, It’s You" – What to Say to Candidates You Don’t Hire

Every hiring manager hopes to be in the position of deciding among two or three top candidates for a key position. Each candidate possesses a great skill set, solid experience, and a work ethic and personality that fits perfectly with the organization’s culture and goals. Being able to choose among a group of these star …

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