One of the things that makes a boss a great boss is excellent communication with their employees. Kevin Sheridan, an internationally recognized keynote speaker and New York Times best-selling author, surveyed over 250,000 CHROs and management executives and found that these 9 questions were asked regularly by the best bosses. Simply stated, it’s referred to…
Read MoreFew can deny Colorado’s distinctive allure – from its beautiful mountain vistas to modern urban areas. Even without stepping outside of our state’s boundaries, there is so much history and beauty to explore! Here are 13 interesting facts – some even hitting the record books – about Colorado. Not to mention some great ideas for…
Read MoreIt’s almost the end of yet another year and, once again, that means an increase in the minimum wage in many states. Exactly half of the states (including our neighbors – Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska, and Kansas) will not have any increase in their state minimum wage in 2021, but Colorado is on the list of…
Read MoreOver the past decade, U.S. companies have made slow yet measurable progress in the representation of women in leadership in corporate America. However, one of the largest studies of Women in the Workplace performed recently by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org shows that 1 in 4 women are now considering leaving the workforce or downshifting…
Read MoreColorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. The new law applies to all employers in the state and has provisions on pay equity, pay history, and pay transparency. New Employer Requirements and Prohibitions Employers cannot seek the wage rate history of job applicants or rely on a…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Colorado – An Important Mission: According to specialolympicsco.org, “The mission of Special Olympics Colorado is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of…
Read MoreAre you looking for a chance to get involved with this years’ election? J. Kent Staffing is actively hiring 40 paid Election Registration Judges to work on Monday, 11/2/2020 & Tuesday, 11/3/2020! We are just weeks away from the highly anticipated 2020 election and just as it is important to vote in the election, there…
Read MoreZoom and other video platforms have become a part of our everyday lives in recent months. And, while we may have mastered turning our video and audio on, we still need to be aware of the virtual impression that we make with our body language. This holds true whether you are the interviewer or the…
Read MoreOn Jul. 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a page of FAQs regarding the spread of COVID-19 and how to best keep workers safe from infection. OSHA developed these FAQs from inquiries from the public. The questions cover 13 different topics, including Personal Protective Equipment and Return…
Read MoreNew college grads are facing a tough job market, and one that has changed tremendously since the COVID-19 crisis began. In addition to the obvious hard qualifications, employers are seeking entry-level candidates who are also well-equipped with an array of soft skills. What are Hard and Soft Skills? Hard skills are typically related to specific…
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