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The importance of Employee Focus Groups after administering an Employee Engagement Survey

On 22 July 2016

Gather ideas and feedback from employees. Employee Focus Groups allow company management to gather ideas from employees in regards to the effectiveness of their current policies and procedures. The focus groups are...

Updating Employee Handbooks

On 18 July 2016

Although not required by law, the Employee Handbook is the single most important HR best practice there is! It provides a strong foundation to clearly communicate to all employees your company policies, setting the...

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

On 8 July 2016

Emotional intelligence is continuing to make its dramatic splash into the business world. Yet most managers and even HR professionals have difficulty explaining the concept and even fewer are taking concrete steps to...

Training & development: Time management

On 4 July 2016

Good time management is important for both employers and employees. Proper time management can make your entire workforce more productive, thus increasing your bottom line. Learning how to manage time efficiently...

Know the Law: Organ and Bone Marrow Donor’s Leave

On 24 June 2016

If you have 15 or more employees, this law applies to you! California law mandates that employers must grant paid leave of absence to an employee who is an organ donor in any one-year period. The time off cannot exceed...

Which Laws Apply to You?

On 17 June 2016

Depending upon the size of your employee population, certain laws may apply to you! It is important that you know which laws those are, so you can comply. Staying compliant with state and federal employment laws can...

Keep employees safe from the Summer heat

On 10 June 2016

California’s heat illness standards require employers to take precise steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. As summertime rolls in and temperatures increase, California’s outdoor employees place...

Requirements for Worker’s Compensation Insurance

On 6 June 2016

All employers, regardless of size, must have workers compensation insurance – it’s the law. This mandatory insurance is used to cover medical costs and part of lost wages for employees who become injured and...

Hourly employees and their smartphones: Hidden overtime?

On 31 May 2016

The law requires that all hourly employees be paid for all hours worked. But with today’s technology, it is difficult to keep track of those employees who use their smart phones “off work hours” for...

Understanding laws governing privacy in the workplace

On 22 May 2016

Employees have the right to privacy – It is the law! Although difficult at times, there must be a good balance between your employee’s rights to privacy and your business needs. Employees should be entitled...