By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Protect Your BusinessLegal and Ownership Planning: Leadership Structure:Business Documentation:Stakeholder Communication: Financial Planning:The Next Step: Building Your Business's Resilience Running a small business comes with its...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Key Considerations For a Pets-At-Work PolicyKey Takeaways Over the last few decades, implementing a pets-at-work policy has grown in popularity. Early adopters like Google and Amazon, embraced this trend, and it has since expanded...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Addressing Communication GapsChoosing the Right Tools: Regular Team Meetings:Leveraging Project Management Tools:Establishing Clear Communication Guidelines: Providing Training to Employees:Encouraging a Culture of Hybrid Team...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Table of ContentsStart with Comprehensive Data CollectionAnalyze Compensation Across RolesExamine Factors Influencing PayInvestigate the Root CauseTake Corrective Action for inequitable compensation Although much has been done in...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant If any part of your human resource practice involves job reassignments or restructuring departments, a Supreme Court decision in April has significant implications that should be noted and understood. While employers can still...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Human resources professionals play a critical role in ensuring that equity in the workplace is maintained in employment practices. With the recent announcement that the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) will remove Equity...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Equal Pay & Opportunities Act In the 2024 legislative session, Washington state expanded its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) to cover all protected classes from discrimination. Originally passed in 2018, the EPOA...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant The modern, inclusive workplace thrives on diversity. We bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and talents, creating a richer and more innovative workplace environment. The global economy connects multiple contact points in...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Imagine a workplace where communication flows freely, concerns are addressed quickly, and employees feel valued and respected. This harmonious environment isn't wishful thinking; it's the fruit of strong employee relations. It’s the...
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant HR plays an important role in supporting the work-life balance for a multi-generational and multicultural workforce in today's global economy. In the summer of 2024, the early Generation Alpha will be looking for their first summer...