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 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 MoreCarnival 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…
Read MoreJ. Kent Staffing is excited to announce its 45-Year Anniversary in July 2024! Since 1979, J. Kent Staffing has been providing staffing and recruitment services to companies throughout the greater Denver metro area and Colorado. The company grew and thrived under the tremendous leadership of its founder, Judi Kent Gervasini, for over 38 years. In…
Read MoreAs a member of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC), J. Kent Staffing was proud to be a Powerful Enthusiast Sponsor of their program, “Unlocking Career Opportunities – Getting Your Foot in the Door”, on June 25, 2024. Geena Toscano and Kara Cooper (left to right in photo) represented J. Kent Staffing at this…
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