Human Resources Archives – Executive HR Consulting Group

Teambuilding Exercise – “The Lifeboat”

On 12 August 2026

Time: An hour Purpose: Discover how emotions affect the success of our negotiations Participants: One or several small groups Materials needed: List of 15 people in a yacht Instructions: Give the team or teams a list of...

From the Experts: What to Do When Firing an Employee Who Refuses to Come to the Office

On 10 August 2026

A Blog by Cal Chamber We have an employee who was suspended pending an investigation, and we plan to terminate him today. We have his final paycheck at the office ready for him to pick up. However, he refuses to return...

Referral Partner Highlight – Nicole Leier, Mindful HR Consulting Services, LLC

On 6 August 2026

Graduating from St. Cloud State University (MN) with a bachelor’s degree in Management & Human Resources, Nicole has spent her career in HR guiding and developing others to be their best. Nicole spent 20 years...

From the Experts: Expense Reimbursements – Why Employers Must Pay Late Claims

On 3 August 2026

A Blog by HRWATCHDOG We have a manager who is always late submitting his expense reports, in violation of company policy. This week, he submitted a request for mileage reimbursement covering numerous months, some...

IRS Mileage Rates Increased Again on July 1, 2026

On 24 July 2026

A Blog by CalChamber On July 13, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a rare midyear increase to the optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an...

2026 Mid-Year Employment Law Update by HR Watchdog

On 22 July 2026

Midway through 2026, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! Many California laws take effect on the first of the year, but regulations, local...

DOL Approves Bonus Program That Avoids Overtime Calculation

On 20 July 2026

A blog by James W. Ward, J.D., Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber In its recently published Opinion Letter FLSA2026-6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) endorsed an employer’s...

From the Experts: What if an Employee Admits Using Marijuana Before Start of Shift?

On 17 July 2026

Blog by HR Watchdog – July 8. 2026 One of our employees told us he smokes marijuana about two hours before his shift, and that he feels no effects from it when he starts work. Can we reprimand or fire him? Employers...

Employers’ Workplace Violence Prevention Obligations Annual Reminder

On 15 July 2026

By Katie Culliton, Senior Editor Cal Chamber It’s the second anniversary of California’s general industry workplace violence prevention standards, which requires most employers to have a workplace violence...

Must I Re-Hire an Employee that I Terminated?

On 10 July 2026

Blog by Dana Leisinger, Employment Law Expert, CalChamber – HR Watchdog We terminated two employees a couple of years ago. We’re now rehiring, and both employees have reapplied for positions. Do we have to rehire...

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