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Heat Safety at Work: Essential Tips to Protect Your Employees
On a scorching summer day in San Antonio, Texas, 24-year-old Gabriel Infante was battling more than just the heat. It was the fifth day of his new job installing fiber optic cables, and the heat index had soared over 100 degrees. By late afternoon, Gabriel was dazed...
Mid-Year HR Checklist: Ensuring Compliance and Health
Q3 is the perfect time to review your Company’s human resources practices, do a health check of your employees’ engagement and begin planning for compliance changes effective January 2025. This checklist is meant to guide you through the essential steps to ensure your...
Effective Interview Techniques and Common Pitfalls to Avoid
JB Consulting Systems (JBCS) understands that the interview process is a critical step in hiring the right talent for your business. It's not just about asking questions; it's about asking the right questions in the right way. Here, we provide straightforward advice...
Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace: Strategies for Business Owners and Managers
In today's fast-changing workplace, mental health is taking center stage, especially with the influx of Gen Z professionals – those professionals that were born from 1997 - 2012. As Generation Z steps into the workforce, they're bringing a sharper focus on mental...
Compliance Alert: Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Changes Effective July 1, 2024
Note: This does not apply to employees working in Washington State as there are already greater salary thresholds that must be met in addition to the duties test. If you have any questions on a Washington State employee, please reach out. The federal Fair Labor...
Spring Cleaning Your Business Finances
Preparing For an Audit: Springtime brings a sense of renewal and refreshment that can inspire more than just a tidy home—it’s the perfect season for small business owners to stay ahead of things and be prepared for any possible audits. There is no better time...
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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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