Every 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…
Read MoreThe global theme for International Women’s Day – March 8, 2021 – was “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World”. As a women-owned business, J. Kent Staffing understands the havoc this past year has had on working women. This March, we would like to acknowledge and continue to shed light on…
Read MoreAre you in need of a good dose of inspiration? Here is a compilation of motivational quotes from a recent article in Inc. which are sure to do just that! “If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission.” – Anonymous “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things…
Read MoreFewer than two percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada earn the Best of Staffing designation. DENVER, COLORADO – FEBRUARY 16, 2021 – J. Kent Staffing, a leading Denver staffing agency announced today that, for the 3rd consecutive year, they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing…
Read MoreIn the past year, Covid-19 has dramatically changed both how and where we work. Even after fully re-opening their offices, it is likely that many companies will continue to permit employees to work from home at least part of the time. A remote workforce poses a challenge for employers that must display certain notices and…
Read MoreMany interview questions that you ask managerial candidates should be different than for staff-level candidates. Your managers will be supervising, mentoring, motivating, guiding, and evaluating their staff, and therefore need a broader skill set and experience base. Try some of these suggestions from Glassdoor for Employers: 1. How would you describe the culture in your…
Read MoreU.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced on Dec. 23, 2020, that they are extending the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance that was granted on Mar. 19, 2020, because of ongoing precautions related to Covid-19. Employers will now have until Jan. 31, 2021, to…
Read MoreWhen Stay-At-Home orders first hit in March 2020, many Colorado employers found themselves scrambling to get their office-based employees set up to work from their homes. Most of us never imagined last March that we would still be in a similar situation in January 2021. Since the remote work phenomena may be here to stay,…
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