J. Kent's Blog - Articles for Employers and Job Seekers

16 Different Types of Bosses – Which Are You?

Posted by: Karen Booher on October 21st, 2024

National Bosses Day was October 16th, so hats off to all of you BOSSES out there! There are many different types of bosses and many of us are a combination of several different styles. Not any one style is the “secret sauce” for being a great boss. Whichever style(s) is yours, how can you be…

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Making Connections One Neighbor at a Time!

Posted by: Karen Booher on October 18th, 2024

How many of your business neighbors do you know? If you work in an office building or business park, you may say hello as you run into people in the mail room or when walking to and from the parking lot. Odds are, you may not know more than their first name at the most…

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Election Day is Quickly Approaching – What is Required of Colorado Employers?

Posted by: Karen Booher on October 18th, 2024

Although federal law doesn’t require employers to give employees time off to vote, a majority of states (including Colorado) and some local ordinances mandate that employers provide voting leave time to their employees. What Does Colorado Require of Employers? Leave:  Eligible employees are entitled to take up to two hours of leave to vote on…

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Deadline for Filing Initial BOI Report for Non-Exempt Entities is Dec. 31, 2024 – Do It Today!

Posted by: Karen Booher on September 16th, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) became effective as of January 1, 2024. The CTA requires all existing and newly formed entities that are not otherwise exempt (called “reporting companies”) to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOI Report”) with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). What is the Background and Purpose of…

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Helpful Guidelines When an Employee Requests or Needs Accommodation

Posted by: Karen Booher on September 11th, 2024

Do you have a process in place for when an employee asks for accommodation, or when you become aware that accommodation may be necessary? Every situation is different, and it’s important to respond timely and appropriately to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). If you are unsure of how to respond, or if…

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A Big Thanks to our PEACHY Clients!

Posted by: Karen Booher on September 4th, 2024

In mid-August, J. Kent Staffing continued its annual tradition of delivering “fresh from the farm” Colorado Palisade peaches to our clients in the Denver metro area. The fantastic team at Alida’s Fruits in Palisade, Colorado helps to coordinate refrigerated door-to-door delivery to our Denver office, and then we divide and conquer our hand delivery to…

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12 Questions You Should Be Asking in Your Exit Interviews

Posted by: Karen Booher on August 13th, 2024

Are you conducting exit interviews with employees who are leaving your company? If not, you are missing out on a great opportunity to gain candid feedback and to uncover the real reasons behind employee departures. Exit interviews can uncover and identify potential problem areas that you may have been unaware of or reinforce the need…

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2nd Year Staffing the Ticket Booth at the Arapahoe County Fair!

Posted by: Karen Booher on July 29th, 2024

Carnival rides, games, music, fireworks, rodeo events, tractor pulls, petting farms, fried dough, cotton candy, and friends & family – all things summer! J. Kent Staffing just wrapped up another successful year of staffing the busy Ticket Booth at the Arapahoe County Fair in late July. This year was record-breaking, with over 10,000 people in…

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Good News for Employers Who E-Verify – Testing Phase of Enhanced Version is in Process

Posted by: Karen Booher on July 11th, 2024

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that E-Verify+, the enhanced version of E-Verify, entered its testing phase on June 25, 2024. This trial launch will include live testing and assessment of the user experience. Feedback from the testing will be incorporated when E-Verify+ is released for wider use. E-Verify+ will integrate the Form…

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Do You Need to Update How You Handle Accrued Paid Leave Under HFWA?

Posted by: Karen Booher on July 10th, 2024

As recruiters who are immersed in the world of employment, we know that many Colorado employers handle Accrued Paid Leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) differently (and we venture to say, incorrectly). Since this law went into effect in 2021, some companies seem to have developed their own criteria for paying Accrued…

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