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 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 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 MoreThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced a further extension of its interim policy that allows employers to inspect the Form I-9 requirement virtually through August 31, 2021. The most recent flexibility policy was set to expire on May 31, 2021. ICE first issued flexibility due to the pandemic in March 2020, with…
Read MoreSubject to applicable state and local mandates, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued revised guidance that essentially allows fully vaccinated individuals to resume their pre-pandemic lifestyle. But, the CDC also stated that individuals “will still need to follow the guidance at your workplace”. This is a dynamic topic and new…
Read MoreDenver has so much to offer, including a deep and colorful history. Here are 15 fun facts that are interesting pieces of Denver trivia for all proud Denverites to know: 1. The Cheeseburger was trademarked in Denver. Louis Ballast, who operated the Humpty Dumpty Barrel Drive-In in Denver at 2776 North Speer Boulevard (now a…
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…
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