Workforce centers in Colorado — including the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction — offer a range of free services to employers and employees. Here’s an overview courtesy of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Among other things, centers provide: Job listings, generally for a local county and surrounding areas. Computer and internet […]
In my column in a June issue of the Business Times, I reviewed the basics of Colorado’s new Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEW). EPEW is split into two parts. The first part prohibits employers from paying different wages on the basis of sex or sex plus another protected status to employees who perform […]
It’s been a year like no other. Even as they navigate through the usual human resources maze, Grand Valley employers face labor and supply shortages as well as other obstacles. As they reboot following the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses must devote attention and resources to meet new employment regulations. They include the Healthy Families and Workplaces […]
Remember the last time you received exceptional customer service? How did you feel? Chances are, the experience was pleasant, satisfying and endearing. Moreover, you’re likely to spend your hard-earned money with this business again and recommend it to others. Now, consider a time you received paltry customer service that left you feeling uncared for, unsatisfied […]
You’ve just met a business prospect or potential referral source. Maybe you’re meeting with an existing client, sitting in a leads group meeting or attending a business mixer. These situations present a great opportunity to introduce yourself and offer some information about what you provide. What do you do? If you’re like many business owners, […]
While people might not associate hunting with a fitness routine, hunters know good physical conditioning positions them for a better chance of a successful season. And if not always successful, at least more enjoyable. Fitness enables hunters to deal with two components of hunting in Colorado — rugged terrain and high altitude. The average elevation […]
I’m asked all the time about what I expecting to happen in the local real estate market over the next year or so. While my crystal ball is no better than anyone else’s, I do have some opinions based on my experience and a good understanding of the cycle of real estate. First: Prices […]
For many, 2020 constituted a trying year of remote working and learning, one forced on the workforce and students because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 18 months later, most people are back in their regular work spaces and most children completed the school year in person. Things are getting back to normal. While it might […]
The Colorado Supreme Court recently issued perhaps the most-awaited employment decision in years. In Nieto v. Clark’s Market, the court ruled that “use it or lose it” vacation policies are illegal under the Colorado Wage Claim Act (CWCA), which requires employers to pay all wages due at the time of termination, including vacation pay “earned […]
What is ethics? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “Ethics is a set of moral principles; a theory or system of moral values.” What does this definition mean when applied in a business setting? When you hear or read the phrase business ethics, what comes to mind? You’ve probably heard about someone or a company following […]