The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced a further extension of its interim policy that allows employers to inspect the Form I-9 requirement virtually through August 31, 2021. The most recent flexibility policy was set to expire on May 31, 2021. ICE first issued flexibility due to the pandemic in March 2020, with…
Read MoreColorado’s June 2021 unemployment rate of 6.4% is more than twice what it was prior to the pandemic – it was 2.6% in December 2019. Even so, companies in almost all industries today are really struggling to find workers. I have always loved statistics, as the numbers really do tell the story. This year, we…
Read MoreI laughed when I read a recent article in Glassdoor for Employers that compared rehiring former employees (“boomerang employees”) to ordering the same thing every time at your favorite restaurant. Why do you do it? In a nutshell – you know what you’re getting, and you know it’s (they’re) good. Especially in tight candidate markets…
Read MoreIt’s 1965. You’re middle-aged and looking for a job. Half of the help-wanted ads you see say there’s no need to apply if you’re age 55 or older. Many other postings — 25 percent, in fact — actually ban applications from anyone over age 45. According to a Labor Department report produced in 1965, age…
Read MoreSubject to applicable state and local mandates, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued revised guidance that essentially allows fully vaccinated individuals to resume their pre-pandemic lifestyle. But, the CDC also stated that individuals “will still need to follow the guidance at your workplace”. This is a dynamic topic and new…
Read MoreThere are many different interviewing styles and techniques. One technique that requires a more thoughtful response from candidates is incorporating the use of behavioral questions. What are Behavioral Interview Questions? Behavioral interview questions seek to predict a candidate’s suitability for a role based on their behavior in past jobs. By finding out more about how…
Read MoreDenver has so much to offer, including a deep and colorful history. Here are 15 fun facts that are interesting pieces of Denver trivia for all proud Denverites to know: 1. The Cheeseburger was trademarked in Denver. Louis Ballast, who operated the Humpty Dumpty Barrel Drive-In in Denver at 2776 North Speer Boulevard (now a…
Read MoreEvery company wants to have “A” players on their team. What percentage of your company’s employees are in this category? More importantly, what percentage of your managers are in this category? Here is a great list of qualities and traits compiled by David DeWolf found in “A” Players (or in those who are on their…
Read MoreThank you to all of J. Kent Staffing’s administrative professionals! Since 1979, one of our core competencies has been placing administrative professionals in temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job opportunities. We recognize the significant contributions of these individuals in ensuring Denver’s offices run smoothly every day. Ask any successful executive and they will certainly agree…
Read MoreIn terms of HR metrics, it’s important for every company to track and know both the good news (retention) and the bad news (turnover) in your organization. If you are not tracking these basic HR metrics (whether it be monthly, quarterly, or annually), then it would be good for you to start doing so. It’s…
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