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Continuing Education with HR Best Practices
We are committed to helping businesses continue their training and education with the most current HR best practices. JB Consulting Systems has 14 webinar offerings taught by our President and author, Juli Bacon. The lessons from the webinar are derived from her...
Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
Take a good look at your workforce. What do you see? Is it a homogeneous population? Or is it rich and diverse with vibrant backgrounds, ages, genders and races? In recent months, our country has witnessed events that have provided us with the opportunity to reflect...
New Washington State Overtime Pay Rules Effective July 1st
New rules under the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) have taken effect July 1 regarding updates to overtime pay and worker eligibility. WA L&I announced the changed late last year after numerous public hearings and proceedings, and...
Compliance Alert: Statewide Mask Mandate
COMPLIANCE ALERT Statewide Mask Mandate On June 26, 2020, a statewide order will go into effect requiring individuals to wear a face covering while in indoor public spaces as well as outdoors when you cannot stay 6 feet apart. Certain exemptions may apply for...
Historic U.S. Supreme Court Ruling for LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination
In a landmark ruling effective June 15, 2020, the LGBTQ community is now offered protection under the federal employment laws based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Although many states, including Washington state, had previously provided those protections...
Reopening under the PPP Flexibility Act
As many states are issuing reopening orders and Phase 2 conditions for businesses and public establishments, employers are ready to return their employees back into the workplace. Some employees are simply reestablishing their physical presence in the office, where...
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Create Happy Employees With A Retention Program
Employee turnover can challenge any business, especially during a global pandemic and employee shortage. The most frequently asked question is what should a company do to stay ahead of the curve and retain valued employees? Employee recognition has long been regarded...
The Talent Shortage: What Can Be Done?
The world’s global economy may be showing signs of growth, but in comparison, the talent pool seems to be shrinking, effectively limiting employers from scaling their business. A shortage of workers can hinder your business’s ability to grow and remain competitive....
Instituting Vaccination Status Policies
With conflicting federal and state directives, employee dissension, and continued confusion over COVID-19 vaccination mandates, employers are finding it difficult to conclude how to proceed with their own company policies and mandates for vaccination status. ...
Build an Inclusive Workforce for those with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each year in October, the U.S. Department of Labor and its Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) recognize and promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace, specifically in promoting opportunities...
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