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Navigating Ethical Challenges in Employee Performance Assessments: A Guide from JB Consulting Systems
Employee assessments are a vital component of managing performance, recognizing growth opportunities, and making informed decisions regarding promotions. However, maintaining fairness and objectivity in these evaluations can be challenging. At JB Consulting Systems,...
What Employers Need to Know About Time Off for Voting
With election season around the corner, it's a good time for businesses to review their policies on time-off for voting. Voting is a fundamental right, and it’s important for employers to be aware of their obligations to allow employees the opportunity to cast their...
2025 Washington State Minimum Wage Increase: What Businesses Need to Know
As of January 1, 2025, Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 per hour, a 2.35% increase from 2024. This change affects not only hourly employees but also exempt workers, younger employees, and even rideshare drivers. Here’s what employers need to know to stay...
Rethinking Work-Life Balance & How Employers Can Help
In today’s fast-paced world, the line between work and personal life has become increasingly blurred. Employers are often left wondering how best to support their employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance while also meeting the needs of their business. At...
A Change in DEI Practices? How to Treat Employees Equitably: A Guide by JB Consulting Systems
At JB Consulting Systems, we believe that equitable treatment of employees is crucial for fostering a productive and positive work environment. Treating employees fairly not only boosts morale but also drives company success. Here's how you can implement equitable...
Navigating Political Conversations at Work: A Guide by JB Consulting Systems
Political discussions in the workplace are becoming more frequent as the 2024 US presidential election approaches. While these conversations are a natural part of the democratic process and reflect the diverse views within your team, they can also become disruptive,...
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A critical wave of legal updates for Washington employers takes effect July 1st 2025
July 1, 2025: What Washington Employers Need to Know As summer begins, so does a critical wave of legal updates for Washington employers. July 1 and July 27 mark key effective dates for new laws impacting everything from minimum wage and employee rights to...
Hiring Help That Doesn’t Break the Bank: A Smarter Way to Recruit
Finding the right people for your team is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business leader. But that doesn’t mean you need to pay tens of thousands of dollars to get it right. Traditional recruiters and headhunters often charge 20–50% of your new...
Supporting Employees with Chronic Migraines: What Employers Should Know
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a condition that affects millions of people—but is often invisible in the workplace. Chronic migraines are more than just a headache. For many employees, they’re a life-disrupting condition that...
Juli Bacon Elected as State Professional Women in Building Chair for 2025Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) Names Industry Leader to Lead PWB Initiative
Olympia, WA — At the 2025 Winter Board Meeting of the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), members gathered to elect Juli Bacon as the new State Professional Women in Building (PWB) Chair for the upcoming year. Bacon, a well-respected leader in the...
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