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The 7 Deadly HR Sins (and Yes, They Can Sink Your Business)
You may have heard of the classic Seven Deadly Sins—lust, greed, envy, sloth… you know, the usual suspects. But in HR, we have our own set, and trust me, they’re just as dangerous. Only instead of eternal damnation, they come with lawsuits, turnover, and the...
Your Employee Handbook: The Office’s Most Ignored, Yet Most Important, Document
Ah, the employee handbook. The one document that took hours to create, is referenced in every HR conversation, and… let’s be honest… is probably holding up a monitor in someone’s cubicle right now. But here’s the thing—your handbook isn’t just a dusty stack of rules...
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: HR Edition (Yep, Even When You’re Trying to Be Nice)
You tried to help. You thought you were doing the right thing. You offered flexibility. You gave someone a second (or third) chance. And yet? Boom. You’re facing a complaint, a lawsuit threat, or a good old-fashioned employee meltdown. Welcome to HR: where sometimes,...
Why You Need a Super Robust Onboarding Program (No, Really—It’s That Important)
Hiring great talent is like finding a unicorn. Sometimes you are even looking for a pink unicorn. And when you hire your dream candidate, dont ruin it in the onboarding process. That’s the real magic trick. If you think onboarding is just handing someone a laptop and...
Performance Reviews Shouldn’t Feel Like a Surprise Party (Without the Cake)
Let’s get something straight: If your employees are shocked during their performance review, you’re doing it wrong. A review shouldn’t feel like a surprise party (and if it does? Bring cake. And maybe balloons.) Here’s the reality: We are transitioning in how...
Ask the HR Expert: Can I Discipline an Employee for a Negative Attitude?
Supervisors often struggle with this question: “Can I discipline someone for having a bad attitude?” The answer is: Yes, if you handle it correctly. “Attitude” itself is subjective. To avoid legal and morale issues, focus on specific, observable behaviors that...
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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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