by Julie Matthiessen | Jan 8, 2021 | Podcast
2020 was a year to remember (or forget?). What will always come to mind when we think of 2020 will be a year that included a global pandemic, a national economic crisis, social unrest in many cities across the country, destructive wildfires and more. However, we also...
by Julie Matthiessen | Oct 16, 2019 | Inside Xenium
When Shanda Nikkel showed up at Express Employment Professionals’ Wilsonville office in 1992, she was looking for temporary employment somewhere in the community. She’d been working for a pest control company, managing their schedule, but they’d gone out of business....
by Julie Matthiessen | Jul 29, 2019 | Inside Xenium
Anne Donovan is proof that hard work, a positive attitude, and commitment to growth will take you far—in your career and in life. She has a long history with Xenium—in fact, you could say she’s been with the company since the beginning. Anne got her start as an intern...
by Julie Matthiessen | Jan 15, 2019 | Employment Law
Eileen Hannigan contributed to this post New year, new minimum wage rates for many states across the country, including Washington. Effective January 1, 2019, the minimum wage rate in Washington increased from $11.50 to $12.00 per hour. Employers can pay employees...
by Julie Matthiessen | Aug 17, 2018 | Ask HR
Xenium’s Senior HR Business Partners know a lot about human resources, and we want to share their knowledge and insight with you! Each week, we publish a question from you, our readers, and our experienced HR leaders provide thoughtful, helpful advice addressing your...