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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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Revisiting Employee Assistance Program Benefits
The long dark dreary winters are enough to affect us all. Sprinkle into the mix a virus that has kept us inside and feeling ever more isolated from friends, family and our community makes the winter blues even more challenging. Here in the Pacific Northwest, if we are...
Creating an Authentic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
A successful workplace creates a synergy that helps businesses grow. Creating a place where all individuals can thrive both personally and professionally is important to the overall goals of the business. Vital to this success is the creation of a diverse, equitable,...
Building a Social Media Foundation
Social media provides a platform for your business to share your brand story. Whether it be worldwide or tailored to your community, it’s up to you. The benefits of engaging with your consumers and a like-minded community allow you to share information, stories,...
Lessons From 20 Years of Remote Work
We are on the precipice of a great opportunity to reevaluate the professional culture of how, and more specifically where we work. The technical infrastructure is advanced enough for remote work which we found out during a global pandemic when the initial phases...
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