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Does Your Business Have a Winter Weather Policy?
Operating a business can be an unpredictable occupation. Things come up, and fairly often. One of the greatest threats posed to the health of any business is a severe storm or some other kind of weather-related emergency. Even when operations are running smoothly,...
The Legal Implications of a Hostile Workplace and the Role of HR
The repercussions of a hostile workplace can devastate a company. Although misconduct and improper treatment are not tolerated in most workplaces, they're still a relatively common occurrence. Men and women enter the world of work with hopes of fair treatment,...
Password Security: How to Keep Your Business Safe
If your inbox gets flooded on a daily basis with phishing and spam messages, that's reason enough to keep your business passwords and security safe. No one wants their contacts, customer details, and critical business data to get breached. It's not just about you —...
Employee Feedback and How It Can Help Your Business
When people think about feedback in the business world, they usually imagine managers offering insights to employees that may help them become more productive and successful. However, gathering employee feedback is equally essential to fostering a healthy, happy, and...
How Artificial Intelligence and Automation Helps Small Business
Technology has come a long way in the past two decades, and currently, the most successful businesses are those that stay ahead of even that curve. With virtually everything taking place in the digital realm today, it only makes sense to create systems and processes...
Degree Requirements and the Impact on Talent Acquisition and Employee Retention
The concept of needing a college degree in order to build a career in the modern workforce has long remained deeply ingrained in the American psyche. However, since labor force participation has steadily declined since 1997, businesses across the U.S. began to...
New Minimum Wage Charts
State/Cities/Counties New Minimum Wage Connecticut $14.00 California Alameda $15.75 Berkeley $16.99 Emeryville $17.68 Fremont $16.00 Foster City $15.75 Long Beach (hotels with 100 or more guest rooms) $16.73 Los Angeles City $16.04 Los Angeles City (hotels...
2022 Federal/State Law Updates
Federal: ACA, Health Plans, and Reproductive Rights The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) press release from June 25, 2022, provides information about the right to access health care, have it covered by insurance or other health care coverage if...
The Perils of Digital Harassment and How to Avoid Them
With the ever-increasing use of social media and new platforms coming into play every day, employers need to be aware of the risks that come with increasing workplace use of social media. In particular, employers should be aware of the potential for digital harassment...