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West Sound Workforce President Monica Blackwood was the featured guest for Seattle’s Shrimp Tank podcast for their 50th episode! Human Resources – really, the talent engine of every business – was the official topic of the day. However, HR can … Continued
It’s not often that the government offers us a chance to notify them we’ve been violating the law and still avoid the resulting penalties for doing so! But that’s exactly what the new pilot program called PAID does. We’ve got … Continued
It’s time to say hello and goodbye! After owning and running West Sound Workforce for 20 years, Julie Tappero is ready to retire. Rest assured that Julie has put a great deal of thought and energy into guaranteeing that your staffing … Continued
In August, the EEOC filed a lawsuit against Estee Lauder, claiming that its parental leave policy for new parents was discriminatory. If this seems strange to you, I’m not surprised. After all, most maternity leave policies provide leave for new … Continued
Have you felt helpless as you watch the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and the suffering of the poor people affected? Do you wish you could do more to help? Here’s a simple thing your company and your employees can do … Continued
Most people picture construction or other skilled labor when they hear the word apprentice. Apprenticeships have evolved a lot over the years, expanding into all sorts of fields. Now, you’re just as likely to find an apprentice wearing a suit … Continued
A new I-9 form was published on July 17th. Employers have until September 17th to put it into use. Last November there were some pretty significant changes to the form. This new set changes is fairly minor and relates to … Continued
The “gig” or “sharing” economy is growing and companies must ask themselves what they can offer to attract the rising number of independent workers. Many experts predict that by 2025 the majority of us will make our living this way. … Continued
Has your company been recruiting people online? Do you post ads on job boards and other internet recruiting platforms? If the answer is yes, you need to keep reading, because hackers and scammers are maliciously targeting employers who advertise their jobs online. … Continued
“We found the perfect person for our job, but she lives out of our area. She turned down our offer because she was worried her husband wouldn’t be able to find work if they moved here.” An HR Director recently … Continued