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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: 1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Effective February 1st, 2009, Puente will be moving to: 625 Broadway, Suite 600, San Diego, California 92101.

Date: 1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Ms. Perez, president and CEO of Puente, was appointed to the Fair Employment and Housing Commission, a quasi-judicial administrative agency which enforces California laws regarding discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

More information about Ms. Perez's appointment and others can be found on the State of California's website at http:// www.gov.ca.gov / press-release / 11145.

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.

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