In our August Community Communications, Orlando spoke with Oregon Supreme Court Associate Justice Adrienne Nelson about the divisions we are facing as a society and how to rebuild human connections. Justice Nelson was appointed to the Oregon Supreme Court on January 2, 2018, making her the first African American to sit on the state’s highestRead more

In our July Community Conversation, Orlando spoke with Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust, Rukaiyah Adams. Ms. Adams is responsible for leading the investment activities of Meyer Memorial Trust to ensure the continuing financial strength of the organization including decisions related to investment policy, asset allocation, performance measurement, manager selection, and risk management. TheirRead 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.

The ability to recruit for diverse talent starts like many other key initiatives within an organization – you need a solid plan. Like any good plan, you will need a roadmap and collaboration from others in the organization.

Here is the situation: you have the good fortune to still be employed and maintaining your current pay. For the past few months, you have been feeling a bit stuck in your role and had been thinking about making a change. Then, in an instant, the world seems to shut down.

As more people are working remotely, it’s important to remember office etiquette – even if it is a digital office. Here are some best practices when using Slack:

Just like the age-old question about the chicken and egg, creatives everywhere are constantly questioning how to land their first job in an agency when many of the agencies require entry-level employees have at least two years of experience. Why is that? Well for starters, agencies are fast-paced machines. There’s very little time for rampingRead more

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

The holidays – it’s the most wonderful time of year! For many, it can also be the most stressful, especially if you’re worried about your job. With so many seasonal stressors, like the lack of sunlight, shopping for gifts, and the various obligations that pop up, it can be hard to focus on your careerRead more