by Brandon Laws | Mar 29, 2013 | Human Resources
With so much time spent in the office, it is inevitable that workplace irritations will develop over time. While these distractions are most often thought of as a negative, a recent Forbes article, entitled Five Workplace Irritations That Can Actually Boost...
by Brandon Laws | Mar 27, 2013 | Employment Law
In recent years, the number of I-9 audits has increased drastically. In 2004, an insignificant three audits were reported, compared to an astounding 3,004 audits reported in 2012. Along with this increase is a substantial rise in fines for I-9 violations from a total...
by Brandon Laws | Mar 26, 2013 | Announcements
On March 21, 2013, Xenium was honored with the Organizational Excellence in HR Award—the only company-wide award given out at the Portland Business Journal’s 2013 HR Leadership Awards. In an event that recognizes three top individuals and one company, a business...
by Brandon Laws | Mar 25, 2013 | Book Review
This bestselling novel, with over 20 million copies sold in 38 different languages, is a must for any aspiring entrepreneur. Author Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leader, takes a unique and holistic approach on coaching individuals to deal with problems...
by Brandon Laws | Mar 13, 2013 | Employment Law
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, Mayor Charlie Hales and the remaining members of the Portland City Council voted in favor of mandatory sick leave. Hales stated “This is justice. This is the right thing to do. It’s a good day for Portland.” Under this new mandate,...