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Important Compliance Update: New I-9 Form Requirements
Everything You Need to Know About The New Form I-9 Changes The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced changes that impact the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, as well as the introduction of new guidelines for...
Could Hiring Actually Grow Your Business?
Learn The Signs It's Time to Hire This blog post started as a gratitude post for an amazing employee, and quickly morphed into a lesson in growing a small business. How could I not share a business lesson that someone shared with me? As a business owner, it can...
Top 4 Reasons Recruiters Struggle to Find the Right Candidates
The Recruiting Disconnect Recruiting is a challenging task that requires a lot of time and effort. Despite the best hiring efforts, it’s not uncommon for there to be a struggle to find the right candidates for open positions. At the same time, candidates often feel...
The Time Has Finally Come – WA Cares Fund Payroll Deductions Begin July 1, 2023
History/Timeline In 2019, the governor signed the Long-Term Services & Support (LTSS) Trust Act, which established the WA Cares Fund, which is a mandatory long-term care insurance benefit administered by the State of Washington for workers in Washington State....
Importance of Employee Performance Reviews and Communication
As we look to close out the first quarter of a new year, we look at the changing work landscape. We have survived a pandemic, there is a labor shortage in some industries, and layoffs in others. Some industries have allowed remote, or hybrid work and others still...
Avoiding a Workplace Retaliation Claim
Did you know that retaliation is the most common type of claim filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? According to the EEOC, more than half of all charges filed in fiscal 2021 were retaliation based. Taking steps to ensure that best practices...
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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...
Employee Handbooks: Don’t Assume They’ll Read It
The Crucial Role of Employee Handbooks Employee handbooks play a multifaceted role in the workplace. They are the linchpin for setting expectations, ensuring legal compliance, promoting consistency, and providing valuable information and resources to employees....
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