Employees have been flocking to social media sites such as LinkedIn, TikTok, and X for quite some time now to share their personal stories and feelings about work, and to get others’ opinions. Out of this, many different HR-related buzzwords have been coined. Some are more commonly used, but others you may be hearing for…
Read MoreAs we get ready to usher in the holidays and turn the page on another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, temporary associates, and candidates for making 2024 – our 45th year in business – another memorable one. Our J. Kent Staffing team had an early…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! Yes, the holidays are here, but that’s not what we’re talking about. Here’s our annual update on what’s happening effective Jan. 1, 2025 with minimum wages locally, around the country, and also at J. Kent Staffing. Denver and Colorado’s 2025 Minimum Wage – $18.81 and $14.81 Per Hour, Respectively…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreAlthough 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreAre 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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