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The Shocking Truth About Employee Engagement: Why Clear Expectations Matter
As leaders, we often talk about the importance of clear communication, but one area where it’s often overlooked is in the setting of expectations. I was shocked by some statistics shared during a recent training I took. The biggest surprise from a recent Gallup poll: ...
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Diversity and Growth in Today’s Workplace
March is Women’s History Month – a time to reflect on and celebrate the incredible contributions that women have made to our world. As a women-owned HR consulting firm, this month holds special significance for us. We believe in not just recognizing the achievements...
Ice Raids and Employer Action Plans What Employers Need to Know
Immigration Enforcement Is Increasing: How Employers Can Prepare with Compliance and Compassion With the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ramping up immigration enforcement, businesses face heightened scrutiny. Attorney General Pam Bondi has made it clear: the DOJ...
Kristin Johnson Appointed as Director of People Operations at JB Consulting Systems
JB Consulting Systems, a trusted partner for customized HR solutions and business consulting, is proud to announce the appointment of Kristin Johnson as its new Director of People Operations. Kristin has been an integral part of JB Consulting Systems for nearly eight...
Navigating Employee Accommodations: Why Businesses Need Expert Guidance
As businesses grow and evolve, employers will inevitably face situations where they must provide reasonable accommodations for employees. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other legislation, such as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), provide a...
Balancing AI in Business: Why Human Expertise Still Matters
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how businesses operate, offering tools that automate tasks, analyze data, and streamline decision-making. From marketing automation to HR management and customer service, AI can handle a wide range of tasks that save time and...
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Juli Bacon Elected as State Professional Women in Building Chair for 2025Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) Names Industry Leader to Lead PWB Initiative
Olympia, WA — At the 2025 Winter Board Meeting of the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), members gathered to elect Juli Bacon as the new State Professional Women in Building (PWB) Chair for the upcoming year. Bacon, a well-respected leader in the...
Quiet Cutting, Loud Leaving, and the New Vocabulary of Work: What HR Needs to Know in 2025
Understanding the Language of Disengagement—and How to Respond with Intention The modern workplace is evolving rapidly—and with it, so is the language employees use to describe their experience. Phrases like quiet cutting, loud leaving, rage applying, and resenteeism...
The Curious Case of the Disappearing Donuts
An HR Tale of Culture, Communication, and Crumbly Consequences It started like any other Monday. The office kitchen—normally a buzz of caffeine-fueled camaraderie—was unusually quiet. The Motivation Monday donuts, a sweet tradition courtesy of HR, were nowhere to be...
Grief in the Workplace-Update 2 years later
May 10, 2025, would have been my dad’s 87th birthday. It kind of crept up on me, but I started thinking about him a lot more and feeling waves of grief wash over me that had at least gotten duller in the past 2 years. That’s when I realized what time of the year it...
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