Our Blog

City of Los Angeles Raises Wages for Hotel Airport Workers

On 4 June 2025

A Blog by Vanessa Greene – HR Watchdog On May 27, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council amended their Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMO) to increase hotel and airport worker...

New Age Discrimination “Fact Sheet” by HR Watchdog

On 3 June 2025

Blog by: James W. Ward, J.D., Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber To coincide with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proclamation that May is Older Californians Month, the...

Teambuilding Exercise – The Human “Knot”

On 2 June 2025

This Teambuilding Exercise promotes communication and collaboration. Here is how it works : Everyone stands in a circle, reaches across to grab two different people’s hands (not neighbors). Without letting go, they...

Referral Partner Highlight – Keith Jefferies & “Computer Up”

On 2 June 2025

It is a pleasure to highlight Keith Jefferies, CTO/CEO and his company “Computer Up” this month. Keith has managed our network system, backups and most importantly our computer security systems for well over ten...

Most Common Mistakes when Completing the I-9 Form

On 21 May 2025

Below is a list of the most common mistakes made when completing the I-9 form: Use of pencil Use of inks other than Black or Blue Dates left out Signatures left out Date of Employment not filled in Use of White Out Over...

Hospitality Industry Benefits & Compensation Survey Update – Arizona 2025

On 21 May 2025

It is very exciting that our footprint in Arizona is growing! Many more properties in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson have joined in on our survey this year, with a total of thirty (30) properties, representing 9,061...

Hospitality Industry – Benefits & Compensation Survey Update – Palo Alto & San Francisco

On 12 May 2025

We have just concluded the 2025 Annual Benefits & Compensation hospitality industry survey for PALO ALTO and SAN FRANCISCO! This was our first time inviting San Francisco hotels to join in on the Palo Alto survey. ...

Teambuilding Exercise – The Marshmallow Challenge (No Actual Marshmallow’s Needed!)

On 12 May 2025

This is an effective, no-cost, no-prop teambuilding exercise that will work well for groups of 5-10 people and foster collaboration, communication and trust in a professional setting. Here is how it works: Split into...

Referral Partner Highlight – Sharon Nixon, SPHR

On 5 May 2025

It is an honor and a privilege to highlight Sharon Nixon today. I have known Sharon for over two decades and admire her problem solving skills and overall HR knowledge. Solving “people” problems is Sharon’s...

Executive Order Seeks to Eliminate Disparate Impact Discrimination Liability D.E.I

On 2 May 2025

Blog By: James W. Ward, J.D., Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber Through executive actions, President Trump has issued orders addressing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...

Page 1 of 6212 3 ›»

Follow our Blog to learn more about exciting new Human Resources Best Practices and current employment laws