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As business owners, many of us have relied on non-compete agreements as one tool to protect client relationships, confidential information, and investments in employee development. However, Washington employers should be aware that a significant change is coming....

This July marks an important milestone for JB Consulting Systems. We are celebrating 25 years in business. As I reflect on this journey, I am filled with gratitude. What began in 2001 as a vision to support employers and their people has grown into something far...

This is a common and often confusing issue for managers and HR professionals. Employees may casually say things like:  “Oh, that’s just my ADHD acting up”  “I’m so OCD about spreadsheets”  “My anxiety is kicking in today”  The key question: Does this trigger a duty to...

Most business owners know they need to approve protected leave. What many don't realize is that compliance issues often happen after the leave is approved. Protected leave can include sick leave, Paid Family & Medical Leave, FMLA, disability leave,...

When AI first burst onto the scene a few years ago, I was equal parts amazed and mildly terrified. Kind of like the first time my kids became mobile. As HR professionals, we all thought: This is incredible. We also quietly wondered: Okay… but how is this going to come...

If you think feedback is just an annual performance review, think again. Feedback is not an event. Feedback is a culture. Organizations that treat feedback as a checkbox miss the point.  Feedback is often reactive. A surprise comment. A rushed rating. An awkward...