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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 & […]
Top HR Mistakes Series…Asking Illegal Interview Questions
Monday, September 24, 2018 They may seem innocent, and you may be asking from a place of genuine interest; a way to get to know a person quickly and ascertain whether or not they would be a good fit for your open role. But certain questions are off limits during the...
San Francisco’s Consideration of Salary History Ordinance in Effect Today
Sunday, July 01, 2018 Attention San Francisco employers! If you are registered to do business in San Francisco, be aware that San Francisco's Consideration of Salary History Ordinance goes into effect today! This ordinance is very similar to California's Salary...
Top HR Mistakes Series…Handbooks
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Next up in our series of the Top Ten HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make...Handbooks! Why Do I Need a Handbook? Many small companies think, "why should I spend time (or money) on a handbook? I only have a couple employees!" The fact is, here in...
Top HR Mistakes Series…Applying Federal Laws to CA Employees
Thursday, March 22, 2018 We're revisiting our series on the Top HR Mistakes Made by Small Employers! Each week we'll dig in on another mistake we see frequently occurring in small businesses - and if we're honest, they're probably happening in larger companies too!...
Quick Thought: Harassment…in YOUR Industry?
Thursday, December 14, 2017 Quick Thoughts: Rampant Harassment Yesterday as I was driving between networking meetings, client meetings, and Girl Scout meetings, I heard a report on the radio discussing how rampant sexual harassment is in the restaurant industry. (It's...
Get Prepped! California Minimum Wage Changes for 2018
Thursday, December 14, 2017 'Tis the season! Many cities in California have minimum wage ordinances that are greater than the state of California's. As we wind down 2017, it's a good time for employers to take a look at where they operate (and where their employees...
Small Business Council July Event – Joe Davis of Opus Bank
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 At Ignite HR Solutions, we believe in educating our clients and supporting our community at the same time. With that in mind, we became a founding member of the Small Business Council of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Council...
Small Business Council September Event: Ignite HR Solutions!
Wednesday, September 06, 2017 At Ignite HR Solutions, we believe in educating our clients and supporting our community at the same time. With that in mind, we became a founding member of the Small Business Council of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Council...
Domestic Violence Notice
Friday, July 07, 2017 Another notice requirement went into effect on July 1, where employers of more than 25 people must provide written notice to new employees (and current employees upon request) about the the rights of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,...
Minimum Wage Increases Take Effect July 1
Wednesday, June 28, 2017Around the country, minimum wages are increasing faster than not only the federal minimum wage, but often the state minimum wage as well. July 1, 2017 is a big day in the world of minimum wage increases, as numerous jurisdictions in states...
How to Train your Lawyer
Thursday, June 08, 2017 Ignite HR Solutions is a proud member of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce, and along with Tess Owen of Omni Social Media, Glenn Bittner of Mass Mutual, Robert S. Robinson, and Joe Davis of Opus Bank, we are founding members of the DACC's...
Keeping You and your Small Business Out of Court
Sunday, March 05, 2017 We are thrilled to be a part of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Council! The Small Business Council sponsors a speaker on the second Friday of each month, and March's speaker will be Ignite HR! Join us on March 10th to...