As employers start to welcome (and require) more face time in the office from their employees, it is important to be aware of, and take actions to prevent, an emerging form of bias in the workplace – “mask shaming”. Jurisdictional and/or occupational mandates aside, employers need to recognize that some employees will choose to mask…
Read MoreIn January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced the eighth consecutive renewal (in approximate three-month intervals) of the nationwide COVID-19 public health emergency, which first was declared on January 31, 2020. This latest renewal took effect on January 16, 2022, and is effective until April 16, 2022, unless the secretary renews…
Read MoreWomen have been at the top of the headlines in March, with the annual recognition of Women’s History Month. Since 1987, the month of March has been dedicated to celebrating women’s often overlooked contributions to history, culture, and society. The National Women’s History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women’s History Month. The 2022 theme…
Read MoreNoncompete 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…
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