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Disaster Loan Assistance to WA Small Business Owners
The U.S. Small Business Administration has offered disaster loan assistance for many Washington counties and small business owners who are impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBA launched a new website page dedicated to resources for small business...
Tried and true ways to work from home. A-light-hearted message from one of our consultants
I have had the pleasure of working from home for the past 3 years. While the kids are at daycare most of the time, here are my 3 favorite tried and true tactics for making it work: Make creative office spaces. - I am currently responding to client emails from the back...
Compliance ALERT Re: COVID-19
COMPLIANCE ALERT COVID-19 The Federal House of Representatives has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an economic stimulus plan to minimize the impact of COVID-19. It includes employer sponsored paid sick leave for employees affected by...
Coronavirus: Workplace Implications and Employer Actions
Who hasn’t heard about the coronavirus (COVID-19), especially for those in the epicenter of the virus in Washington State? As reports of this virus pandemic continue to spread, with cases and deaths continuing to climb in Snohomish and King Counties, it’s important...
WA State Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits begin January 2020
It's been a long time coming and the wait is finally over. Effective January 1, 2020, eligible employees in Washington State may begin claiming benefits under the new state Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefit program. Prior to this date, employers should have...
IRS Announces 2020 401 (K) Contribution Changes
HR and payroll managers will need to adjust their systems effective January 1, 2020 and inform employees about the new 401 (k) contribution limit changes the IRS has implemented. The good news is that employees over the age of 50 can now contribute an additional $500...
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Turning Recruiting Woes into Hiring Wins
Have you seen the video of the Walmart employee airing her grievances and quitting her job over the store intercom for all the world to hear? If you think this is an isolated incidence and a generational mindset, think again. Resignations are on the rise, with the...
How To Help Prevent Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign serving as a reminder of the need to inform and engage the public about suicide prevention by drawing attention to the problem. With the turmoil brought to our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic there is...
A Mid-Year Review of Your Strategic Plan
Strategic planning is a road map for the future that businesses and their leadership rely on to develop short-term, long-term, and contingency plans. This time of year offers leaders a chance to review their planning process and make necessary adjustments in order to...
Navigating Return To Work Uncertainty During a Pandemic
Since March 2020 the Covid-19 virus has taught employers a key lesson about running a business during a global pandemic. During uncertain times, flexibility is the only consistency in a stream of ever-changing variables impacting businesses. Earlier this summer with...
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