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Performance Problem or Training Problem? How to Tell the Difference
One of the most common mistakes I see employers make is assuming they have an employee performance problem when they may actually have a training problem. When an employee struggles, it's easy to jump straight to accountability. However, before moving toward...
Changing Employment Laws: How Employers Can Prepare
I'm a big consumer of news. Not because I enjoy politics or want to debate the issue of the day, but because I've learned that changing employment laws and workplace expectations often have roots in conversations society was having months or even years earlier. Not...
Employee Background Checks: Trust and Verify Before You Hire
Your company has found a great candidate, and you're ready to present an offer letter. Hooray! While this is an exciting moment in the hiring process, there are still a few important steps to consider before the confetti falls. A thorough pre employment screening...
Preventive HR: How to Stop Workplace Problems Before They Start
Preventive HR is about addressing workplace issues before they become bigger, more expensive problems. From manager coaching and clear communication to compliance and employee engagement, a little attention today can prevent a much larger HR challenge tomorrow. If...
The Hire You Don’t Regret: Best Practices for Hiring or like the power of prevention.
Your company has found a candidate, and you want to present an offer letter! Hooray!!! While this is a hopeful and exciting moment in the hiring journey, there are a few critical compliance steps that should happen before the confetti falls. References Still Matter...
Are You Ready for Washington’s Overtime Exemption Increase in 2027?
Washington employers should begin planning now for the next increase to the state's overtime exemption salary threshold, effective January 1, 2027. Employees classified as exempt must meet both the duties test and the minimum salary threshold to remain exempt from...
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Performance Problem or Training Problem? How to Tell the Difference
One of the most common mistakes I see employers make is assuming they have an employee performance problem when they may actually have a training problem. When an employee struggles, it's easy to jump straight to accountability. However, before moving toward...
Changing Employment Laws: How Employers Can Prepare
I'm a big consumer of news. Not because I enjoy politics or want to debate the issue of the day, but because I've learned that changing employment laws and workplace expectations often have roots in conversations society was having months or even years earlier. Not...
Employee Background Checks: Trust and Verify Before You Hire
Your company has found a great candidate, and you're ready to present an offer letter. Hooray! While this is an exciting moment in the hiring process, there are still a few important steps to consider before the confetti falls. A thorough pre employment screening...
Preventive HR: How to Stop Workplace Problems Before They Start
Preventive HR is about addressing workplace issues before they become bigger, more expensive problems. From manager coaching and clear communication to compliance and employee engagement, a little attention today can prevent a much larger HR challenge tomorrow. If...
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