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Does Your Business Really Have a Healthy Culture? Questions to Ask Yourself
A healthy culture at your company is critical today because you can neither attract/retain top talent, nor maintain...
Best Texting Practices for Recruiting
Texting is becoming ever more critical in the recruitment process. It’s a great way to contact job candidates quickly...
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...
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...
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,...
What Do Your Workers Want from You Once School is Back in Session?
Soon the kids will be back to school, and workers will be faced with the increased challenge of finding a balance between home life, childcare, after-school activities, and work obligations. Many times this conflict of interests is a main source of...
A Manager’s Guide to Conducting Performance Reviews
A Manager's Guide to Conducting Performance Reviews If you've been a manager for any amount of time, you realize that conducting a performance review can sometimes be as stressful for you as it is for the employee being reviewed! The good news is...
