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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...
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...
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Hiring in 2026: If You Don’t Move Fast, You Lose. (Yes, Even for Entry-Level Roles.)
Businesses love to say, “We can’t find good people!” But the real problem? You are moving at the speed of a sloth on decaf. In 2026, your hiring process should not include: Three rounds of interviews for a $22/hour role Two-week delays to “check references” (that you...
Spring Clean Your HR Strategy: What to Keep, Toss, and Rebuild in 2026
March has a way of making us brave. We purge the junk drawer, toss the mystery cords, and finally deal with the pantry. Your people practices deserve the same treatment. If your approach still looks like it did pre-pandemic or before AI tools hit the...
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Leadership Lessons from Today’s Workplace
March is Women’s History Month — a time to honor the women who paved the way. But beyond celebration, it’s also a reminder that the real work happens inside today’s workplaces. Here’s the truth: when women lead, organizations thrive. Inclusive Leadership Is Smart...
Performance Evaluations in an AI‑Powered Workplace: How to Keep Them Fair in Residential Construction
I recently had the opportunity to present in the Professional Women in Building headquarters during the NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. There was a large interest in “all things” AI at the show and a need to understand how AI fits in...
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