Washington Employment Law Update on Non-Competes
From the Law Office of Kira M. Rubel on non-compete agreements: Governor Inslee just signed a bill which seriously curtails employee non-compete agreements. This law will go into effect in January 2020. Under the new law, non-compete provisions are limited as follows: They are only enforceable against employees who earn more […]
Hiring the Right HR Consultant in the Gig Economy
Like many founders, I’m a strong believer in hiring external consultants when they bring expertise you’re lacking, or a much needed extra pair of hands during busy times. I’ve had success using outsourced accounting, marketing, PR and even administrative support. I’ve had some misses too – a good reminder that not all consultants are created […]
Best Summer Ever: Unforgettable Internships
As May turns to June it means the end of school, company picnics, family vacations, and summer interns! If you’re like me and you’re hiring your first intern this summer, there’s a lot to think about. Interns are extremely important because they can become your best source of talent, when they join full time they […]
How To Manage Your Unmanageable Workload: 5 Easy Tips
How many hours are you working on a workday? How many days during the week are you working? What about those who help run your business, do you know how many hours and days they are working? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you should find out. Work is good, but you […]
AnnieCannons Coding Bootcamp is Launching Brighter Futures for Human Trafficking Survivors
AnnieCannons is a coding boot camp and development shop that uses a market-driven curriculum and product-based learning model to transform talented survivors of human trafficking into software professionals. Whether our clients need software development or data quality services, we provide high-quality and timely deliverables while helping our talented graduates gain access to careers in tech. […]
Rewards and Recognition: How to Show Appreciation to Your Team
Ensuring employees feel valued for their achievements isn’t just an exercise in kindness—it’s also crucial to the health of the organization, as it enhances trust in leadership and increases productivity. So, what’s the easiest way to show appreciation to your employees? There’s no one right answer, but we’ll explore several ways that have proven effective. […]
The Business of Happy Employees: How to Create a Company Culture That’s More Human, Less Resources
Hiring great employees is only half of the secret to success. The other half? Keeping them happy. PROOF OF PRODUCTIVITY Want to get the best performance out of your staff? Marketwatch reports that happier employees are 10% more productive than their disillusioned counterparts, confirming that employee wellness is vital to your company’s bottom line. However, […]
Is Hiring for Culture Fit Hurting Your Bottom Line?
When corporate culture goes sideways at companies like Uber and now Miramax we’re reminded that organizations with otherwise innovative and sustainable strategies, services, and products can still experience irreparable damage when they don’t get it right. While quoting “culture eats strategy for breakfast” from Peter Drucker may feel like a cliché, creating a healthy culture […]
Why “Overqualified” Candidates Make the Best Hires
Recently I’ve heard from several colleagues that they’re being turned down for jobs because they are just too qualified. Qualifications mean experience, so what’s wrong with having a lot of experience? I worry that the term “overqualified” frequently prevents companies from looking at talented candidates because they don’t fit the mold of previous hires, or […]
#Decency Pledge
It’s been an amazing week for decency in Seattle, and it’s not over yet. While Uber and Binary Capital are going through very public reviews of errant behavior, it’s spurring some of the best conversation I’ve heard about culture. The Uber example is especially poignant because it demonstrates how a toxic culture can ruin a […]
