Honoring Black History Month Through Learning, Reflection, and Action
Every February, Black History Month invites us to pause and recognize the profound influence of the Black community; its history,…
HRS News from Employees
Mastering Your Minutes: Simple Strategies for Managing Your Time
February is National Time Management Month, offering a perfect reminder that while we can’t create more hours in a day,…
As of Jan. 1, 2026, changes have been made to the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program, a partial wage replacement benefit…
New Year, New Training Schedule: Streamlined Compliance Assignments for 2026
Learning & Organizational Development (LOD) is excited to announce a streamlined approach to required training assignments starting in 2026. These…
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the incredible impact of mentorship and the role it plays in…
Minimum Wage and L&I Overtime Eligibility increases coming in January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, both the Washington State minimum wage and the Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I) overtime exemption…
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and connection, but it can also bring stress, deadlines, and the pressure to do…
The IRS has announced increased contribution rates to the voluntary plans for 2026. And high earners may be required to…
Open Enrollment 2026 is now open! This is the one time each year when you can elect to change your…
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Job’s Report has identified 10 important skills that will be needed to succeed in…