The Importance of Maintaining a Clean and Compliant Personnel File
As an employer, maintaining accurate and compliant personnel files is not just a matter of good practice—it’s a legal necessity....
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Jul 1
- 2 min
HR Tips for Employers: Making the Most of the Summer Months
As summer rolls in, it’s an excellent time for employers to focus on a few key HR activities. The relative calm of this season, with many...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Transforming Employee Performance Reviews into Constructive Conversations
Reviewing the performance of an employee who isn’t meeting expectations is high stakes for both sides. However, these challenging moments...
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Katie (Hunt) Schreiber
- May 1
- 2 min
Legal Alert! EEOC Unveils Finalized Workplace Harassment Guidance
On Monday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Â has taken a significant step by publishing final guidance on...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Navigating the U.S. Department of Labor's New Salary Rule: What Employers Need to Know
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a significant update to the minimum salary requirements for exempt...
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Katie (Hunt) Schreiber
- Apr 17
- 3 min
Is Upskilling and Reskilling the Key to Navigating the Future Job Market?
PIVOT!!!! PIVOT!!!! A phrase resurfaced during COVID-19 as employers adapted and turned on a dime adjusting to continual and...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Mastering the Art of Interviewing: Dos and Don'ts
Today I had the pleasure of training on interview dos and don’ts in our free monthly webinar series. In the dynamic world of recruitment,...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Feb 9
- 2 min
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OVERHAULS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION: NEW RULE SPARKS CONTROVERSY AND RESHAPES GIG ECONOMY LANDSCAPE
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has recently implemented a significant ruling altering the criteria for classifying independent...
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Catherine Monsey
- Dec 1, 2023
- 5 min
Organizing the Workplace Kitchen Drawer: Best Practices for Addressing Employee Challenges in 2024
In the fast-evolving world of Human Resources, staying informed is key to ensuring the well-being of both employees and the organization...
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Catherine Monsey
- Nov 9, 2023
- 3 min
Washington State Law Alerts
As we step into the new year, it's essential to remember that Washington state has already experienced significant legal changes in 2023....
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Catherine Monsey
- Oct 24, 2023
- 3 min
Navigating the EEO-1 Report 2023
In an era where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of workplace dynamics, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
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Katie (Hunt) Schreiber
- Oct 19, 2023
- 4 min
Rising Above the Clash: A Tale of Workplace Conflict Resolution
Once upon a time in a bustling office on the 7th floor of a gleaming corporate tower, an employee named Sarah found herself caught in the...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Oct 13, 2023
- 3 min
NAVIGATING EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ENROLLMENT: ADDRESSING NON-SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIPS
Employee benefits are a critical component of any organization's compensation package, offering employees a sense of security and...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Oct 3, 2023
- 4 min
How a Higher Minimum Wage in One State Impacts Pay Ranges in Lower Minimum Wage States
The debate over the minimum wage has been a longstanding and contentious issue in the United States. Over the years, various states have...
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Catherine Monsey
- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min
Navigating the Hectic Season: 6 Small Habits to Boost Your Well-Being at Work
As we gear up for a busier season marked by back-to-school preparations, open enrollments, and the race towards end-of-year goals, it's...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Aug 24, 2023
- 3 min
The Vital Importance of Timely and Accurate Completion of Form I-9
In the realm of workforce management and compliance, few documents hold as much significance as Form I-9. Created by the U.S. Citizenship...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Aug 15, 2023
- 3 min
Battling the Heat: Ensuring Employee Safety for Outdoor Workers
As the sun's rays intensify and temperatures soar, outdoor workers find themselves facing the harsh realities of working in scorching...
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Kerri Straw, PHR/SHRM-CP
- Jul 27, 2023
- 4 min
New I9 Coming August 1st!
This morning Mineral released an update on the upcoming I9 release which is set for August 1st, 2023. I don't think I am the only one...
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Catherine Monsey
- Jul 25, 2023
- 2 min
National Hire a Veteran Day!
Today is a special day – it's National Hire a Veteran Day! So, let's take a moment to reflect on the untapped potential within our...
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Catherine Monsey
- Jun 22, 2023
- 3 min
The Rise of Gen Z: Overcoming Generational Conflict
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, organizations face the challenge of managing a multigenerational workforce and it is no...
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