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Training & development: Time management

On 23 March 2015

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,...

Employee or independent contractor? That is the question!

On 15 March 2015

Understand the difference between employees and independent contractors. An independent contractor is someone who is independently in business for themselves. The employer does not control the worker but only controls...

Administrative Assistant’s Day – Show your appreciation

On 8 March 2015

Your employees are your greatest asset; show them you care! Administrative Assistant’s Day is April 22nd, 2015, and it’s important to show your assistants what a valuable part of the business they are. Showing...

Daylight savings time is coming up! Friendly reminder!

On 1 March 2015

Spring ahead! Change your clocks for Daylight Savings Time on March 8, 2015! Changing our clocks to an hour ahead mean we lose an hour of sleep. This can often be a difficult event for many employers, as it results in...

2015 Sexual harassment — Time to update your policy!

On 22 February 2015

Harassment is a delicate, but necessary issue that should be addressed in every work environment. With proper training, managers and employees can detect when sexual harassment is taking place in the work environment...

How to manage conflict resolution

On 15 February 2015

It is important to train your managers on how to manage conflict! In a busy or hectic work environment, conflict is inevitable. Unfortunately, conflict between co-workers can also hinder productivity and can create a...

Updated 2015 DLSE form for hourly hires

On 8 February 2015

All “hourly” new hires must be provided with a signed copy of their DLSE form upon hire. This form is required by the state of California as of January 2012 and is an essential part of the hiring process....

Updating your sexual harassment policy to include “abusive conduct”

On 1 February 2015

What is Abusive Conduct? Assembly Bill 2053 and the legislation defines “abusive conduct” as “conduct of an employer or employee in the workplace, with malice, that a reasonable person would find hostile,...

Employee relations – Valentine’s candy grams

On 25 January 2015

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 13th. This is an excellent way to let employees share their...

Expense reports and cell phone charges

On 18 January 2015

The law now requires that employers reimburse their employees who use their cell phones for work. Employers have a few options in order to remain in compliance with the law. Employers may: Provide cell phones to those...