Marijuana legalization is shifting the rules—are your policies keeping up? As marijuana laws evolve rapidly across the U.S., so do the rules around employment drug testing. Staying on top of these changes can feel overwhelming—or maybe it’s not even on your radar—but it’s essential. A recent Tesseon article breaks down where each state currently stands …
Workplace conflict is bound to happen at work—even in the healthiest, most positive environments. But when there’s no dedicated HR person on staff, it can be tempting to ignore it and hope it goes away. Unfortunately, that almost never works.Whether it’s a clash between team members, tension after feedback, or a pattern of miscommunication, unaddressed …
Performance reviews don’t have to be scary or stiff. In fact, they should be simple and human. Here’s how to build a light-touch process that works: Step 1: Start with Competencies Before you talk about productivity or set performance goals, get clear on what success actually looks like in your organization. That starts with defining …
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How am I supposed to keep up with all these changing labor laws without a full-time HR person?”—you’re not alone. It’s a great question, and the good news is: it’s totally doable. While having a dedicated HR department or team member is helpful, it’s not a necessity for staying compliant. …
In case you missed it, or are lost trying to make sense of it, here are some items from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that businesses should be aware of. Plus we’re throwing in some info on Paid Family Medical Leave updates for a few states (shout out to our peeps in Colorado, Washington, …
Arizona* has introduced several key labor-related legal updates at both the local and state levels that go into effect throughout the month of July 2025. *If you are a CQC client in another state, please email us at team@copperquailconsulting.com to request summaries of state updates you should be aware of. Tempe Heat Safety Standards Ordinance …
“I’ve had a job posted for weeks and can’t seem to attract quality candidates, let alone many applicants in the first place. What do I do!?” If you’ve had these thoughts, first, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Second, stay calm, the solution is simple. The truth is, in today’s job market, …
By Hannah Peddle: Full honesty here: I was asked to write a blog about rest and its importance for holistic wellbeing, increased focus, and productivity when you’re back in the swing of things. But I’m going to flip this a bit. What I’m going to share is a tad more personal than a fun outdoor …
By Martin Leon Cortes Silva: Reflecting on two major commitments I undertook over the past few years — working at CQC and completing my full-time MBA at ASU — I knew compressing my schedule would be a challenge. At times, I felt stretched to full capacity. While navigating the intense academic waves and learning both …
By Shweta Nawkar: I recently had the privilege of traveling to Arizona for an unforgettable team bonding session with Tara and my awesome colleagues, Hannah and Martin. True to her thoughtful leadership style, Tara went above and beyond, surprising us with a relaxing treat at Massage Envy and a fantastic photoshoot session that captured both …
