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Celebrating 20 Years of Business
Twenty years ago on July 15th, 2001, Juli Bacon started her Human Resource consulting company, JB Consulting Systems. At the time, she was raising a four-year-old son and expecting her second child and realized that there had to be a shift in her own work/life...
Pride Month and Beyond: Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees
The spirit of Pride Month is celebrated every year in the month of June. It’s a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community and an opportunity to raise awareness of the inequalities, violence against and persecution of the LGBTQ+-community over the past few decades....
Build Your Dream Team
The sporting world knows the drill when it comes to winning. There’s no one secret ingredient or secret formula for creating a winning team. Ask any athletic coach, trainer or owner of a sports franchise and they’ll likely tell you that building a high performing and...
New Washington State Tax for Long-Term Care
If you are an employer with W-2 Employees in the State of Washington, you will be required to collect and remit a new Payroll tax on all Gross Wages effective January 1st, 2022. This tax is intended to provide Long Term Care (LTC) coverage at a rate of $100 a day for...
Interviewing Mistakes Hiring Managers Make
Some things in life can be done by “winging it,” where spontaneity is the name of the game. Perhaps it’s an unplanned road trip along the Pacific Coast Scenic Highway. Or an impulse purchase of something you’ve had your eye on for some time. However, spontaneity...
Managing Pandemic Fatigue in the Workplace
During the month of March in a normal year, the work week can be filled with many various distractions for employees. The first hints of spring weather delight our senses and beckon us away from our computers and desks. Vacation planning mode is turned on as we look...
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Changes in Paid Sick Leave Laws for Construction Businesses Effective Jan 1, 2024
What You Need to Know and How to Comply The following information applies to Washington State businesses in the Construction Industry. There are new WA State Paid Sick Leave (PSL) laws that go into effect on 1/1/2024. If these changes apply to you, we are ready to...
Reinventing Anti-Harassment Training for Safer Workplaces
Rethinking anti-harassment training: The JBCS method fosters inclusivity and empowers with strategies like continuous training, leadership commitment, impact measurement, cultural integration, & bystander intervention. Benefits extend beyond legal compliance to creating a safe, inclusive workplace culture.
Throwing a Holiday Bash for All
Tips for an Inclusive Office Celebration As the year draws to a close, it’s that time again—yep, the holiday season is peeking around the corner. But hey, it's not all about Santa hats and tinsel. For HR pros and managers, this season can be a bit of a puzzle. How do...
Year-End HR and Business Compliance Prep for 2025
As we approach the end of 2023, it's crucial to ensure that your organization is prepared for various HR and business compliance tasks that can have a significant impact on your operations in 2025. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to...
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