In our September Community Conversations, Orlando Williams had an insightful discussion with Portland General Electric’s Maria Pope about innovative leadership in changing times. Maria Pope is president, chief executive officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of Portland General Electric, Oregon’s largest electric company. As CEO, Pope leads PGE’s strategy to create clean, affordable energy OregonRead more

In partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers, we are thrilled to introduce the “Community Conversations” series, an interactive dialogue lead by Portland-native Orlando Williams with some of Oregon’s most influential leaders. These conversations will provide the audience with candid insights on business best practices and what it means to be successful, including diversity and inclusion efforts.

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. has been honored with ClearlyRated’s 2020 Best of Staffing® Client Award for providing superior client service. This award is presented in partnership with presenting sponsor, CareerBuilder, and gold sponsors, Indeed and Glassdoor. Motus received satisfaction scores of nine or 10 out of 10 from 68.8 percent of their clients, significantlyRead more

The business world is full of uncertainty with risks involved at every turn. When a company is preoccupied with the day-to-day struggles, it can be difficult to take a step back to assess the direction of the organization. After the many years it took to build the company, not properly planning for the future could derail its momentum. Having a strategic, long-term approach to succession planning can mitigate risks andRead more

“In life, don’t just create an impression, create a trust.” This was on the tag of a delicious tea I was drinking recently and it got me thinking. It’s a great reminder, but when most of our day-to-day interactions at work are digital, how do you build trust with those you work closest with? EvenRead more

From the first time you review a candidate’s resume to preparing a desk with company goodies for your new employee, the hiring process can be a very long, drawn out process. Many times, the first week at a new job is packed with information, meeting new people, and hopefully some company swag. But what happensRead more

Portland has been overflowing with excitement since Tuesday over Damian Lillard’s historical playoff game in which he led the Trail Blazers to victory over Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. With mere seconds left in a tied game, “Logo Lillard” hit a three from over 30 feet from the basket. While OKC’s Paul GeorgeRead more