So. Things now are, shall we say, a tad dicey. The coronavirus pandemic has caused the stock market to decline...
Getting Through Challenging Times
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Employer Resources
Showing Empathy When it’s the Last Thing You Want to Do
What’s that old saying? “Life would be so much better except for the people”? Is that it? You’ve no doubt heard...
Keeping the Human in Human Resources
Technology is great … until it becomes a substitute for the human touch. Many experts are worried that too many of us...
Management vs. Leadership: What’s the Difference?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, leadership and management are not the same thing. The differences are sometimes subtle, but recognizing the distinctions can help those in senior positions gain a better understanding of their roles...
Spotlight on Financial Staffing: CPAs–Avoid Emergency Hiring with a Strong Retention Strategy
The hiring process can be painful and uncertain for employees and employers alike. Unfortunately, many accounting firms may not have a choice. The American Institute of CPAs reports that 61% of executive CPAs expect business growth over the next...
How to Define Your Employment Brand. And Why It Is Important
Branding has become an essential part of marketing your business to customers. However, many employers don’t realize that branding strategies can also help you sell your company to current and potential employees—resulting in a stronger workforce...
Enhancing Productivity: Get More Out Of Your Day!
American workers spend 27.3 hours per week doing “non-essential” tasks, according to a study by leading productivity consultants PEPworldwide. The majority of this time is spent handling email. Keeping yourself on track not only improves your...
Who’s Hiring? Job Forecast in Southern California
While the California unemployment rate is still high, it is slowly improving in line with national economic growth. In fact, the California annual gain was slightly higher than the national labor market in 2011. With the unemployment rate just...
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...
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...
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? ...
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...