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September ’18 HR To Do List
Monday, August 27, 2018 Summer is winding down and we've noticed the pumpkin spice making appearances all over town already! It's still a great time to form some positive Work-Life Balance habits; get outside and enjoy these last bits of summer and the first hints of...
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...
June ’18 HR To-Do List
Sunday, June 03, 2018 How did we get to June already? Seems like yesterday we were cleaning and boxing up all the holiday decorations...today the kids are out of school for summer break and we're half-way through 2018! If you follow us on Instagram, you already know...
May ’18 HR To Do List
Monday, April 30, 2018 May is typically a slower month for HR, but never fear! There's always something important to get done! Slower months can mean a greater opportunity to focus on your company culture, plan some fun office events, and get everyone ready for...
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...
April ’18 HR To Do List
Friday, March 30, 2018 Spring is in the air! The tulips are blossoming, the trees are blooming...and there's pollen EVERYWHERE! Allergy sufferers, beware! April is traditionally a slower month for HR, so take advantage of it and get some "catch up" items done! Here's...
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!...
March ’18 HR To Do List
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Is spring in the air where you live? Usually by March there's some cabin fever setting in and we're ready for spring...but here in the Bay Area, the rainy season seems to have just started! March is the last month of Q1, so be sure to get...
February 2018 HR To-Do List
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Whew! January has sure blown by quickly! Already time to start thinking about all things pink, red, and heart-shaped! (And, OK, let's think about some work, too.) February usually isn't as busy as January, allowing us to take a deep breath...
January 2018 To-Do List
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Believe it or not, 2018 is officially upon us! So let's gear up and get ready for the year; with some planning and a vision for the year, this can be the best year yet! So let's get started! First and foremost, complete your goals and vision...
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...
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...