by Kristin Johnson | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
Ohhhh Washington. Forever the “hold my coffee” state on employment law, and this is no different. In staying true to this stereotype, Washington is making significant changes to the Fair Chance Act after similar occurrences happened in CA. Buckle up because we need...
by Kristin Johnson | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
If you think feedback is just an annual performance review, think again. Feedback is not an event. Feedback is a culture. Organizations that treat feedback as a checkbox miss the point. Feedback is often reactive. A surprise comment. A rushed rating. An awkward...
by Kristin Johnson | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
I keep hearing the term “quiet quitting” and I had to dig in. My take, it is just a buzzword for disengagement, not laziness. Employees aren’t suddenly clocking in, doing the bare minimum, and plotting against the business. They are signaling they are overworked,...
by Kristin Johnson | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
We know what you’re thinking: “Document everything? Even Karen’s weird email about lunch?” Yes. Everything. Documentation is your friend. It protects employees, managers, and the company. It ensures decisions are consistent, fair, and defensible if someone ever...
by Kristin Johnson | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
Let’s get one thing straight: that dusty Word doc sitting on your shared drive is not optional. A job description is your secret weapon. It protects employees, protects managers, and keeps your company from chaos. Why? Because vague or missing job descriptions lead...
by Marin Wren | May 12, 2026 | Blog
May is one of my favorite months in the hiring cycle. It’s a hinge point — the moment when spring energy meets summer reality. Candidates are active, businesses are pushing to hit mid‑year goals, and leaders who plan ahead now avoid the frantic scramble that always...
