Sarah BristowMay 102 minLGBTQ+ and Employers Responsibilities The goal of every workplace should be to be inclusive, welcoming and safe for all. You could have employees, customers, or clients who...
Sarah BristowApr 13 minWorkplace CultureWorkplace culture can feel like an ambiguous topic that seems like a good idea, but not always realistic in the workplace. We have...
Sarah BristowFeb 222 minHow to Appreciate Employees Without Breaking the Bank According to Workforce Institute, 82% of employees say they are not being appreciated enough. Appreciating your employees is the fastest,...
Sarah BristowFeb 12 minCombatting Employee Burnout What is burnout? According to the Mayo Clinic, "Job burnout is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional...
Breanna StephensApr 21, 20211 minCollecting EEO-1 data: Do you need to do it? First of all, what the heck is EEO-1 data anyways? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires certain employers (ones...
Breanna StephensFeb 18, 20214 minCovid 19 Vaccine and your Employer ObligationsOkay. Let me start out this post by saying I KNOW this is a controversial topic. I'm literally squirming in my seat thinking about how to...
Breanna StephensFeb 15, 20211 minOregon Sick Time Quick Tips for ComplianceOregon Sick Time has been a "thing" for a few years, but there can be some nuance to the law that employers need to be aware of. Here are...
Breanna StephensFeb 2, 20211 minI-9 Compliance 101What the heck is an I-9? Do you need an I-9? How do you do an I-9? No fear - I-9's aren't as scary as they sound! But they are important....
Breanna StephensJan 29, 20212 minStarting & Building a Debt Free BusinessI've shared a few times about the reasons WHY I started Breanna Stephens, HR Consulting. But I haven't shared much about HOW I am doing...
Breanna StephensJan 20, 20212 minWhat questions should you (and shouldn’t you!) ask in an interview? You've posted your job, have a pool of qualified candidates, and have invited them in to meet. Now what? What should you ask them? What...
Breanna StephensJan 14, 20211 min7 Reasons You Need HR (and 2 reasons why you might not)Coffee with HR was great this week, we even recorded it for you! Tune into this zoom recording with the link below to watch 7 Reasons You...
Breanna StephensJan 4, 20211 minQuick HR Compliance Check - Labor Law Posters!Oregon did not have any updates for Labor Law Posters for January, but California and Washington did! Each July State and Federal labor...
Breanna StephensDec 21, 20201 minAt-Will Employment - What does that mean? Oregon is an At-Will Employment State. What does that mean? Officially, it means the employment relationship is "at-will", and the...
Breanna StephensDec 13, 20202 minAttracting Rockstar Talent with a Referral ProgramRecruiting is TOUGH right now, am I right? COVID hit some areas of the job market hard - for example, the airline industry. Nobody was...
Breanna StephensOct 24, 20202 min4 Ideas to Boost Your Recruitment EffortsFinding quality, talented people to join your team in today's market can be TOUGH. It feels like everyone is fighting for the same...
Breanna StephensSep 16, 20202 min2020 - A RecapWait, is it too early for this post? Is this just wishful thinking on my part? There are still 3 months left in 2020, and each month...
Breanna StephensJul 13, 20203 minHave We Met? Some of you reading this are dear family and friends, and I can't express how grateful I am for all of your support. Some of you, I can't...
Breanna StephensJul 10, 20201 min3 Reasons Why You Really Need HRYou're already doing everything else! I know, as a small business owner, you're already wearing many, many hats. Accountant, president,...
Breanna StephensJun 21, 20201 minResources for Job SeekersFinding a new job in today's market (or any market, really) can be a challenge. Check out this Resources for Job Seekers checklist for...
Breanna StephensJun 18, 20202 min$2,292 per violation?!?!Did you know that you must complete an I-9, the form that verifies that your employees are eligible to work in the United States, for...