Top Five Questions from Sequent Professional Employer Service Clients

Monday, August 23, 2010

Our Sequent Client Account Managers serve as a resource for the business owners and leadership teams of our Professional Employer Service clients. Read More...

Your Resume: Advertising You in a Buyer’s Market

Friday, July 02, 2010

This is the second in a series of articles providing how-to's for the job seeker. This article addresses the role of your Resume in the job search process. Read More...

Career Development: Who Owns It?

Friday, July 02, 2010

Your Success Depends on Your Ability to Take "Ownership" of Your Career Development. Read More...

Thinking of hiring an employee? Now may be the time!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Recent legislation referred to as the HIRE (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment) Act encourages employers to hire unemployed workers. Read More...

Independent Contractors – Just How Do You Classify Them?

Monday, June 28, 2010

Regulatory agencies have a renewed interest in how workers are classified, especially in certain industries that have historically used independent contractors. Read More...

Employee Engagement in this “New Economy”

Monday, June 28, 2010

The key to innovation in this current economic situation lies in having the right people in and having strong leadership to create an environment where people are engaged. Read More...

Three Letter Acronyms have Business Owners using Four Letter Words

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

We all know that the economy is creating significant challenges for small business owners these days. And, as if that wasn't enough, new governmental regulations and agencies are placing additional requirements on business owners. Read More...

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

The provisions of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which was signed into law in May 2008, went into effect on November 21, 2009. Read More...

GINA - New Worksite Posting is Mandated by Federal Labor Law

Thursday, November 19, 2009

A poster supplement to your current all-in-one Labor Law poster is now available. This poster supplement reflects a recent legislative change in federal labor law. Read More...

Important Form I-9 Updates

Friday, September 18, 2009

We would like to call your attention to two very important updates regarding Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Sequent is offering Online Form I-9 Training, and there is a new Form I-9 effective August 7, 2009 Read More...

Form I-9 Audit Initiatives from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

The number one priority on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement list is Form I-9 inspection and verification of employees’ eligibility to legally work in the United States. Read More...

Health Care Reform – Now is the Time to Act

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Napoleon Hill once said, “Do not wait; time will never be ‘just right”. Start where you stand.” Read More...

So You're Thinking of Creating an Internship Program?

Monday, August 31, 2009

There is a lot of misinformation about internships in the marketplace. By answering the question, “Can interns work for free,” we hope to help ensure your success with your own internship program. Read More...

Skills vs. Job Function

Friday, May 01, 2009

There is a difference between the job function that you perform and the skills that you acquire. However, too often we are confused by the difference. Read More...

Has Your Business Made a Material Change

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Over the years, a company can experience many changes. It's important to know how these changes can affect certain aspects of managing your business. Read More...

Retaining Great Employees

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

When you focus on retaining your people and making them happy, they are generally more loyal, creative and productive which helps you improve and grow your business. Read More...

Legal Pitfalls of the Hiring Process

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Most of us have seen the devastating impact a poor hiring decision can have on a company. It can be just as damaging, however, if your hiring process does not comply with state and federal law. Read More...