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Halloween Costume Ideas for the Office
With Halloween just over a week away, it’s that time of year when we all embrace the spookiness and silliness that is Halloween in the United States. It can be great fun at the office too, with tastefully created costumes that give people a chuckle, or maybe leave...
Handbook How-To’s | Southern California
When was the last time you actually read your employee handbook? Chances are high that it has been too long. Your handbook is an infinitely useful tool for you and your employees, and can significantly reduce your company’s liability if written correctly. Further,...
Think your dream job is out of your league? Maybe not!
In your search for a job, have you ever read a job posting and thought, “This is my dream job!”, but then you didn't apply? There is an interesting phenomenon that might explain why. Some 70% of Americans struggle with what is known as “Impostor Syndrome” at some...
The Pending CA Workers’ Comp Reform That Will Affect Every Company—Yes, even yours!
Every employer knows that workers’ comp can be a significant strain on the bottom line for companies with industrial type jobs. But, did you know that every company in California is potentially affected by the legislation pending right now? That’s right! Workers’...
Socialize Your Way to Your Next Job
Tapping into your social network is a key component to streamlining your job search. But in today’s technological environment, we are all conditioned to think that means a virtual social network, as we utilize LinkedIn, Facebook, and others daily sites to stay...
Overqualified or Ideal? Hiring from a complicated candidate pool
With unemployment figures still hovering around 10% in Southern California, the landscape of job applicants is not what it once was. For every job opening you post now, not only do you get an overwhelming number of applicants, you’re likely to get applicants who...
9/11 A Day of Remembrance
“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief.” --George W. Bush “Even the smallest act of service, the...
Questions To Ask Before You Accept the Job Offer
The entire hiring process is question-driven. The employer asks himself exactly who he is looking for, what roles this person needs to fill, what the compensation should be and what the ultimate goals are for the position. Then, of course, there are all of the...
Tips to Discover if Your Applicants Have Growth Potential
While it may be fairly easy to determine if an individual has the skills necessary to meet the job requirements, that is only part of finding a successful match to grow with your company. You can evaluate past work history, education and training, even cultural fit...