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Flexibility Without Boundaries Is a Recipe for Chaos
A hot topic for the workplace is flexibility. Flexible schedules, flexible work styles, flexible approaches to problem-solving… flexibility is great. But here’s the thing, if you are an overly flexible manager without any boundaries, you may be setting yourself for...
Unlocking the Full Potential of HR: Your Partner in Growth and Success
When most people think of Human Resources, they picture recruiting, benefits, and compliance. While those are important, HR is so much more than that it’s a resource designed to help you thrive in your career, strengthen your team, and make your work life easier and...
How to Start the New Year Strong: HR Resolutions for Business Leaders
The ball has dropped, the confetti has been vacuumed up, and your team is back at work probably still wondering if “Dry January” applies to coffee. As a business leader, the new year isn’t just about personal resolutions like finally using that gym membership; it’s...
Why Outsourcing HR Could Be Your Best Move in 2026
Let’s be honest: running a small or mid-sized business in 2026 is no walk in the park. Between juggling growth goals, keeping customers happy, and making sure your team doesn’t revolt over the coffee selection, it can feel like the last thing you want to think...
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...
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HR as a Strategic Partner: Moving Beyond Compliance and Transactions
As of January 1, several regulatory and workplace changes took effect. For many businesses, these changes trigger a familiar response: update a policy, adjust a process, check the compliance box, and move on. But HR’s greatest value isn’t found in reacting to changes...
Why “Busy” Isn’t the Same as Productive
Let’s clear up a workplace myth that refuses to retire being busy does not equal being productive. Packed calendars, overflowing inboxes, nonstop meetings—sure, it looks impressive. But let’s be honest: staying constantly busy doesn’t mean meaningful work is getting...
Employee Retention Isn’t a Program, It’s a Relationship
Let’s be honest, employees don’t leave because you didn’t roll out the right retention program. They left because the relationship stopped working. Every year organizations chase retention with shiny new ideas: bonuses, surveys, swag, wellness apps, pizza Fridays....
Ask the HR Expert: Reasonable Accommodations (No, It’s Not a Free-For-All)
Let’s clear something up: a reasonable accommodation is not a magic wand, a permanent exemption from job duties, or a “work however you want” pass. A reasonable accommodation is a workplace adjustment that helps an employee perform the essential functions of their...
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