by Stephanie Beck-Tauscher | Employee Relations & Compliance, Impact-focused Business
With concerns about the spread of the coronavirus rising, many companies are trying to figure out how to keep their workers safe and engaged, while navigating the uncertainty of rapidly changing information. Here in Washington, a growing hotspot for the virus, public... 
by Stephanie Beck-Tauscher | Employee Relations & Compliance, Impact-focused Business, Recruiting & Retention
Running a business isn’t easy, and the people side is particularly complex. There are rules and regulations from various governing bodies. You need to have processes and policies in place to help the business run smoothly. And at the heart of these rules, regulations,... 
by Laura Doehle | Employee Relations & Compliance, Leadership Development
As we approach the end of the year, many organizations are working through the annual bonus process, announcing rewards to the team, and promoting benefit expansions for the new year. Annual parties and celebrations for milestones achieved are getting scheduled and... 
by Kiersten Adams | Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations & Compliance
Here we go again. A new overtime rule. Didn’t we just do this? Yes… and no. Yes, in 2016 employers were preparing for a significant increase in the overtime threshold. No, because in August 2017 the courts permanently blocked the implementation of the mandated... 
by Kiersten Adams | Employee Relations & Compliance, Leadership Development
A few weeks ago, my co-worker’s son, a lineman for the junior varsity football squad came home excited to tell his family that he might get to start at the upcoming Friday night game and play with the varsity squad. This moment of excitement and enthusiasm came as a... 
by Kelly Mumma | Employee Relations & Compliance, Leadership Development
Do you and your employees like to set New Year’s resolutions? January is a great time to leverage the New Year’s momentum to focus on employee growth and development in the year ahead. Not only is professional development a powerful way to increase your organizational...