What does it really mean to lead authentically and how can that help drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace?  Yemi Akisanya, Senior Executive and Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) and People Experience at Axon, explored this question during a recent HR HotSpot webinar.   During the webinar, Yemi provided strategies and insights for leaders and HR professionals looking to foster a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.   5 key takeaways to help foster a more inclusive workplace: 1. Diversity is ..read more

TERRA expands its acclaimed staffing and recruitment services to Cedar Hill, Texas  Cedar Hill, TX— May 3, 2024 — TERRA Staffing Group, an award-winning staffing firm headquartered in the West, has officially opened its doors to their new location in Cedar Hill, TX. This is TERRA’s fourth office in the Dallas market since opening its Richardson, Irving and Hurst offices.  “We are thrilled to be expanding our services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our Cedar Hill office ideally positions us to address the growing need for staffing services, and to connect locals with outstanding job o ..read more

Meet the award-winning team! (L-R: Lynn Ford, Katie Bergh, Kate Murphy, Francisco Vasquez, Guadalupe Robles, Arely Portugal, Stephanie Correa, Samantha Michael, Jonathan Vasquez, Daisy Diaz, McKenna Gattis and Megan Smith) Congratulations to the Scottsdale office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q1 2024.  This award was presented to the team during the company’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, May 1st. The award is based on sales excellence, talent satisfaction, profitability, and service delivery.  CEO Greg Lambert shared, “The Scottsd ..read more

Month after month, headlines describe a U.S. labor market that is “strong,” “robust,” “hot”—and so on.   This month is no different.   Here are some of the key takeaways from the latest jobs report:  303,000 jobs were added in March, above the forecasted 200,000.  Unemployment dropped slightly from 3.9 to 3.8%—and remains under 4% for the 26th month straight, the first time since the 1960s.   Workforce participation slightly increased to 62.7%  Wage growth increased by 0.3%  Below we’ll review the latest labor market trends and the impact this could h ..read more

In business, any change, whether it’s new technology or a change in structure, is often met with hesitation. But change is inevitable.   So, how can leaders help their teams navigate change?  In a recent HR HotSpot webinar, thrive! Co-founders CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke shared their insights on how businesses can embrace change effectively.   They suggest focusing on the business as a whole—the collective “We”—and ensuring all leaders are on the same page about how they’ll guide their teams through change.   4 Ways Leaders Can Help Their Teams Throu ..read more

ASG Staffing expands their acclaimed staffing and recruitment services to Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, IN — March 15, 2024 — Our partners at ASG Staffing, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Midwest, have officially opened their new branch office in Indianapolis, IN.  “Eight months ago, TERRA and ASG came together with a shared mission of expanding our reach and creating even more success stories. Coming together we can extend the positive impact we make on the clients and communities we serve. I’m excited for the opportunities that lie ahead with the opening of our Indi ..read more

On the surface, February was in many ways, “typical.”  This was another month of strong job growth, and little changed in workforce participation and unemployment.   But if you look closer at the data, the economic landscape isn’t quite as it appears at first glance. Despite consistently strong job gains, right now, employers and employees are feeling the effects of a market that is tightening.   We’ll discuss what’s going on in the labor market and what this means for businesses.    Key takeaways: 275,000 jobs were added in February.  The unemplo ..read more

Investing in employees and providing support is just good business.    But as a leader, it can be hard to figure out when your team needs help or what kind of help works best, especially when they’re struggling with negative thought patterns.  In a recent HR HotSpot webinar, Aaron Goldstein, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP and expert in employment law, talked about common distorted thinking patterns—cognitive distortions—that can occur in the workplace.  The good news is that there are ways employers can support their teams and address performance issues. &nb ..read more

The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about.  That’s what happened to Erika Hillman.  We’ll let her share her story.   Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I worked on one of the rides and I worked in some of the retail stores. It was mostly the appeal of working at Disney and interacting with people having fun.   I knew I wanted to transition from the tourism industry to a different line of work. And I wanted a change in clim ..read more

Diamond award winners have won the Best of Staffing award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from clients and placed talent.  EVERETT, WA —February 6, 2024 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5-Year Diamond Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for at least five consecutive years. Presented in partnership with Gold sponsor ClearEdge Marketing, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry ..read more