Noncompete agreements have long been standard practice in many companies. But employers need to be aware of changing laws regarding non-compete agreements which vary from state to state. On July 6, 2021, Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 21-271 on misdemeanor reform, which takes effect on March 1, 2022. On page 26 of…
Read MoreYour company culture is very important to potential candidates! According to a recent Cappfinity survey, conducted on its behalf by YouGov*, 80% of job seekers feel it’s important to understand a company’s culture before accepting a job offer. The survey aimed to gauge American job seeker experiences over a one-year period beginning November 2020, and…
Read MoreFor the 4th consecutive year, J. Kent Staffing is proud to announce that we have earned ClearlyRated’s 2022 Best of Staffing award for providing exceptional service, earning a Client Rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, and a Talent Rating of 4.6! “We started participating in this program four years ago as a way to…
Read MoreAs we all know, it is easier to keep a customer or client than to find a new one. In the current employment climate of the Great Resignation, this also holds true for employees. As 2021 concludes, it’s important for companies to reflect on what they are doing to retain their valued workforce. An American…
Read MoreJ. Kent Staffing is excited to announce its move to the River North (RiNo) Art District of Denver! Their new office condo is located in the Taxi Campus Development in the Taxi 2 building – a mixed-use office/residential property built in 2007. Thanks to the efforts of many, J. Kent Staffing received its Certificate of…
Read MoreAt the end of each year, we share information on what is happening with minimum wages in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. While some states are on a schedule for annual increases to eventually reach $15.00 per hour, more than 20 states still follow the federal minimum. And, although the federal minimum wage of…
Read MoreAre you not getting enough quality responses from your job postings? Yes, the candidate market is still at a lull so that could certainly be a factor. And now, with the holidays approaching, many Job Seekers are starting to take a break from their job search until the first of the new year. Now is…
Read MoreIf 100 people were asked what traits and styles good leaders have, there would be many varying opinions. Although most recognized is the stereotypical “leader” who is a hard-charging, charismatic, decision-maker, there are many other leadership styles that are extremely effective and do not come from this mold. In her book, “The 9 Types of…
Read MoreOn Nov. 8, 2021, our J. Kent Team put on our bowling shoes for our 3rd consecutive year of supporting Special Olympics Colorado (“SOCO”) at their fundraiser, Pins For A Purpose. Lauren Brown, a Recruiting Manager with J. Kent Staffing, has been involved with Special Olympics since she was a teenager and we love supporting…
Read MoreMisclassifying employees as independent contractors can quickly get a company into hot water. Expensive penalties can be assessed to Colorado employers who fail to property classify independent contractors from the State of Colorado, and also from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). If You Do Any of the Following with an Independent Contractor, You May Be…
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