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Sarah Johnson, SPHR: Jul 14, 2022 5:00:11 PM
Biometrics are unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints and facial features, which employers can use for automated recognition for identification and access control purposes. In the workplace, biometrics can assist in providing...
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Tess Griswold, M.Ed.: Jun 29, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Note: To respect differing preferences, this article uses both person-first and identity-first language.
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Archbright Team Member: Jun 27, 2022 11:31:47 AM
In Washington State, the workers’ compensation insurance landscape is unique compared to the rest of the country. Almost all employers with...
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Kathy Iverson, SPHR: Jun 24, 2022 11:30:00 AM
With more employees working remotely, reports have shown that there has been an increase in substance abuse during work hours. Whether it is due to...
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Lindsey Sosa: Jun 20, 2022 8:45:00 AM
Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, is a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln...
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Lindsey Sosa, SPHR, SHRM-CP and Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: Jun 15, 2022 6:15:26 PM
The devastating school shooting at Uvalde, Texas, has caused many to ponder the likelihood of a mass shooting in a location where they spend time,...
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Sarah Johnson, SPHR: Jun 13, 2022 5:15:37 PM
HR professionals do not have the world’s easiest job. Most HR generalists are part benefit advocates, part lawyers, part therapists, part (zoom)...
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Archbright Team Member: Jun 10, 2022 2:33:50 PM
If you don’t currently qualify for the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Retrospective Rating program (otherwise knowns as Retro) , you can...
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Lindsey Sosa, SPHR, SHRM-CP and Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: May 31, 2022 10:30:00 AM
As summer is fast approaching, many employers tap into a newly available talent pool for their seasonal positions – teenagers on summer break from...
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Lindsey Sosa: May 25, 2022 10:24:48 AM
Keeping informed of changing employment laws is a never-ending task, and this year is no exception! The first few months of 2022 have brought many...
