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Teambuilding Exercise – Drop the Ball (Fun!)

On 2 March 2026

Time: 10–12 minutes Purpose: Cooperation and healthy competition Participants: Small groups Materials needed: Golf balls, straws, tape Instructions: Each small group receives 12 straws and 18 inches of masking tape....

What is ECG’s Referral Platform?

On 17 February 2026

In 2022, I reconnected with the incredible network I’d built over 38 years of working in human resources along with the hospitality industry. I transitioned my clients to the amazing ECG consultants who served them so...

Arizona’s Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey – The Results are Ready

On 17 February 2026

This year, a total of 25 hotels participated in the Annual Survey, representing 7,325 employees and 6,992 guest rooms. Results included all exempt and hourly wages as well as a myriad of benefits and working conditions...

What is a Sound HR Platform?

On 9 February 2026

The HR Platform is your human resources foundation that will help guide you and ensure that you are utilizing all HR best practices, and that you are in compliance with employment laws, wage & hour laws, OSHA and...

Know Your Rights – Notice to All Employees

On 6 February 2026

Communication by Lisa van Krieken, Esq. Partner with the Law Offices of Folger Levin As described in our FL 2026 New Developments Newsletter, don’t forget that a new California requirement takes effect on February 1,...

Teambuilding Exercise – The Game of “Possibilities”

On 2 February 2026

Time: 5–6 minutes Purpose: To stimulate conversation, ideas, and laughter Participants: • Small groups • This can be done with one group or multiple groups at the same time. Materials needed: Napkins Instructions:...

Referral Partner Highlight – MMCHR

On 2 February 2026

It is an honor to highlight MMCHR, a full service, all encompassing human resources consulting company. I’ve been associated with MMC HR for the past six years, and highly recommend their services. In business for...

Attention So Cal Hotels – 22,704 Employees & 18,284 Guest Rooms – Hospitality Survey

On 29 January 2026

Southern California Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey This year, a total of 62 hotels participated in the Annual Survey, representing 22,704 employees and 18,284 guest rooms. Results included all exempt and...

Employee Relations – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Candy Grams

On 15 January 2026

Want to increase employee morale and enjoy Valentines Day at work? Have your HR department sell candy grams this Valentine’s Day! Employees can buy candy grams for co-workers, and HR will deliver them on February...

2026 IRS Mileage Rate Increases, by Cal Chamber

On 15 January 2026

On December 29, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the 2026 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical...