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Puente Consulting, Inc.: Stronger Employee Relations. Smarter Business.

In today’s diverse and global workplace, the business of human resources is increasingly complex and critical to business success. Issues of background, personality, methods of conflict-resolution, work ethic, customs, communication and expectation impact the workplace in new and unexpected ways. Employers and employees must anticipate, understand, and prevent challenges before they become serious problems.

While we never expect it to happen in a well-managed company, workplace conflict is a fact of life and is becoming more and more common. Mishandling an employee conflict can result in decreased morale and productivity, increased turnover, bad press, damage to a company’s reputation, and, ultimately, loss of profits or decrease in stock prices. Many employment-related lawsuits can be avoided by implementing adequate preventative practices. Even more important than prevention, one of the true hallmarks of an “employer of choice” is taking proactive steps to address issues of workplace conflict.

Whether you need help from a business consultant with a strong legal background, assistance with the resolution of a workplace conflict, a confidential investigation, an assessment of your company’s procedures or help interacting with your Spanish speaking employees, Puente is here to help.
News & Media
Date: 9/11/2008 12:00:00 AM

Patti Perez will be speaking with Emily Prescott, Esq. on the topic of workplace bullies at the 33rd Annual CALPELRA's Annual Training Conference.
Date: 9/11/2008 12:00:00 AM

Ms. Perez will address the ethical considerations of conducting workplace investigations at the Labor & Employment Law Section's Annual Meeting in San Diego on October 31, 2008.
Date: 3/14/2008 12:00:00 AM

After opening its Los Angeles offices at the end of 2007, Puente is proud to announce the recent opening of its Orange County offices.
Date: 3/3/2008 12:00:00 AM

bizSanDiego recognized Patti Perez as one of San Diego's trailblazing business women who is committed to making a difference in her industry and community.  For the full article, click here: http://www.bizsandiego.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=566.
Date: 3/3/2008 12:00:00 AM

Patti Perez will be speaking at a presentation regarding labor and employment issues in the biotechnology industry.  The presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the San Diego County Bar Association Bar  Center.  Click here for more information.
Date: 2/13/2008 12:00:00 AM

In an article in HR Magazine's February 2008 edition, Patti Perez is a featured expert about what employers should and must do after the completion of a workplace investigation.
Date: 1/18/2008 12:00:00 AM

Patti Perez discussed the ethics of workplace investigations at a conference for labor and employment law attorneys.