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HR To Do : August

Hello, August! With July behind us, hopefully you’ve managed to catch up on some lingering projects. As summer break winds down and the back-to-school season begins, your team might be settling into a more regular rhythm, making this an ideal time to focus on key HR housekeeping.   Here’s your HR checklist for August. Review & […]

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Is Your Business Ready to Re-Open?

Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 By: Aga TrinidadAs many states and counties enter Phases 2 and 3, businesses are starting to prepare their employees to return to their workplace. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had issued an updated guideline to help...

Video Interviewing

Friday, May 10th, 2020  By: Aga TrinidadTimes are changing and technology is becoming more of an everyday norm. With the added COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are working remotely and having to use video platforms for our daily work interactions. This video conferencing...

Covid-19 Benefits

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2020 By: Aga TrinidadThere has been so much information swirling around for small business owners to sift through regarding the novel CoronaVirus. We are getting a lot of questions from our clients about benefits plans right now: how can I...

Healthy Resources during Shelter-in-Place Orders

Thursday, April 9th, 2020 I gave myself the title of “outgoing introvert” long ago; meaning I can go work a room, do a presentation, and network with ease….but only for so long. After being in a room full of people, I NEED my alone time, to the point where when the...

COVID-19 Legislation Considerations for Small Business Owners

Thursday, April 3rd, 2020 NOTE: This document is not legal advice and is up to date as of April 1, 2020. This situation is still changing rapidly and you should work with your HR team/CPA and/or attorneys to determine the right course of action for your company or...

Employer Action: New Poster Requirements

Monday, March 30, 2020 Information is coming at us fast and furious, and we know things are changing every day for employers when it comes to dealing with the novel Coronavirus. How we work, when we work, and even IF we work are all impacted. One thing we do know is...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Thursday, March 19, 2020 We know there are a lot of questions out there regarding the bill that Congress passed yesterday. Below is a *very* abbreviated overview of the items that pertain to small businesses (under 500 employees). There is a LOT more covered in this...

New Minimum Wage Rates Effective July 1

Sunday, July 01, 2019 July 1 is a big day this year! In addition to San Francisco's Consideration of Salary History Ordinance going into effect today, the minimum wage in several California cities and towns is increasing as well. Northern California cities with...

National Day of Mourning December 5th

Tuesday, December 04, 2018 Tomorrow, December 5, 2018, will be a National Day of Mourning, as we pause to celebrate and remember the life of President George HW Bush, or simply, "41." Whatever your politics are, whether you voted for him or not, and whether you agreed...

Planning a Company Holiday Party?

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 'Tis the season....the season for parties galore!  Whether you're planning the whole thing or just "policing" it, the Company Holiday Party can be  fun for everyone - even if you're in HR!  We've worked up some tips to make the party less of...

Planning your Company’s Holiday Party?

Sunday, November 26, 2018 'Tis the season....the season for parties galore! There's nothing like a great holiday party, but if you're in HR, you may be the one planning your  company's holiday party. How is it that those of us who are telling people not to drink at...

Lending a Helping Hand in Our Communities

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Many of us start thinking about making some donations to local non-profits during the Holidays. This year, however, our neighbors in Butte and Ventura Counties need some help a little early. The devastation of these fires is hard for those...