Attracting good, quality, talented professionals that your business needs and wants can be a difficult task for many businesses. Hiring managers and business executives may find retaining these employees in the long term even more daunting. These facts raise the question; why are highly talented employees so hard to find, hire, and retain? Fortunately, there… Read more »
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SB 188: Hairstyle Discrimination
It may seem like something from the 1950’s, but hairstyle discrimination still exists within today’s businesses. That is why workplaces now have a new law in place, the CROWN Act, to protect against this particular form of bias in the workplace. As a business owner, here’s what you need to know:
Steps to Take During the New Hire Process
Onboarding processes are usually designed to help new employees quickly understand the company mission, values, and goals. New hires that align with these aspects of a company generally have a very collaborative approach to work and have an easier time reaching success. Overall employee success, especially while working in small teams, can be correlated to… Read more »
What to Include in an Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks can be essential in providing both new and current employees with beneficial insight into the mission and values of your company as well as the policies and procedures related to how your specific business functions. When an employee handbook is thoughtfully laid out, it can serve as a valuable tool for ensuring that… Read more »
Navigating 401k Plans as an Employer in 2020
Are you familiar with the SECURE Act? If you’re running a small business, you should be. The new bill, which stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE Act), was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President in December and took effect on January 1st. While many have focused on… Read more »
Common HR Mistakes That Many Businesses Make
Owning and managing a small business can be time consuming and overwhelming. You’re often required to perform a variety of tasks yourself, everything from marketing to human resources. With so much going on, it can be easy to get so involved in monitoring business growth that other tasks are pushed to the side. Here… Read more »
Workplace Benefits That Millennials Love
Millennials love workplace benefits, and for good reason. Who doesn’t love working for a company that provides benefits that alleviate certain pressures of life? Some benefits that millennials are finding to be the most beneficial include health insurance (physical/mental), fitness club memberships, student loan repayment assistance, flexible working hours and schedules, the ability to work… Read more »
California New Labor and Employment Laws: SB 142 & AB 1223
The California legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom considered and ultimately passed a number of significant laws in 2019 that will affect California employers beginning January 1, 2020. Some of the new laws that will affect employers include: SB 142 and AB 1223. Both of these new laws provide employees more time and space to do… Read more »