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Year-End 2025 Compliance: What’s Changing in 2026 & How to Get Ready
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to step back and make sure your organization is ready for 2026. From federal labor law updates to wage adjustments and reporting requirements, employers should start preparing now to stay compliant and avoid last-minute...
HR Red Flag: “We Don’t Really Need HR”
Ah yes. The line every HR pro hears and immediately raises an eyebrow: “We don’t really need HR, we’re like a family.” Translation: “We’re winging it, and hope nothing blows up.” Here’s the truth: if you’re saying that, you really need HR. Because flying without HR is...
The Importance of Creating a Robust Mentorship Program
A mentorship program isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a strategic tool that drives growth, engagement, and retention. Companies that invest in mentorship see employees develop faster, managers build stronger teams, and overall culture improve. Why mentorship matters:...
Why Your Team Needs (Almost) Constant Feedback in Today’s Workplace
In today’s fast-paced, always-connected work environment, traditional annual or semi-annual performance reviews aren’t enough. Employees operate in a world where information moves quickly, expectations shift constantly, and professional development happens in real...
Guide to Effective Meetings
We have all been a part of “meetings that could have been an email” that just eat away at your productivity. Meetings are essential for collaboration and decision-making, but without structure, they can become unproductive and time-consuming. HR recommends the...
Why Work With an HR Consulting Company? Because Nuance Matters.
The other night at a dinner event, I happened to sit next to a business owner from California. Over the course of casual conversation, he shared how frustrated he was about the cost of sick leave for his short-term workforce. His internal HR team and even his attorney...
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Celebrating Juli Bacon: MBAKS Remodeler of the Year 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Juli Bacon, President of Bacon Building & Maintenance, LLC and JB Consulting Systems, has been named Remodeler of the Year by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS)! With nearly three decades of...
WA Paid Family and Medical leave – rate change effective January 1, 2026
Employers are required to provide a notice to their employees. here are some sample notices both for over 50 employees and for under 50 employees. For companies with 50 or more employees: WA Paid Family & Medical Leave rates will increase from .92% to 1.13%. The...
Navigating HR Compliance Updates for the New Year
As the calendar turns, HR professionals and business owners alike face the same challenge: keeping pace with evolving employment laws and compliance requirements. Whether you manage a growing business or oversee multiple states, the start of the year is the perfect...
Building a Strong Retention Strategy for 2026
Retention isn’t just about keeping employees — it’s about keeping the right employees engaged, motivated, and growing alongside your business. As 2026 approaches, HR teams are once again balancing shifting workforce expectations, evolving hybrid models, and increasing...
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