Managing Employees
Show Some Love to Your Employees
Love is in the air, and what better way to start the day by focusing on the people you probably spend the most time with during the week, your employees. In today’s new work environment, it’s becoming more and more apparent that employees need more than just a paycheck to thrive and be their best.…
Read MoreSales Commission Agreements
As with just about anything in CA, there are rules to live by with regards to Sales Commission and Sales Compensation plans. Although the law detailed in Labor Code Section 2751 has been on the books since January 1, 2013, law updates and legal challenges have further defined sales commission regulations and made it no…
Read MorePrevent Most Employment Problems in 7 Easy Ways
Most employment problems can be traced back to simple employment actions, errors in written or verbal communication, or failure to ensure employees receive all that they have rights to under CA and Federal Labor Law. These errors are usually preventable with some forethought, planning and careful action. The goal of any employer should be to…
Read More6 Traits of Effective Managers
When your business is large enough to require a manager, or managers, the importance of training those managers in how to manage people effectively is critical to your business success.
Read MoreManaging Poor Employee Performance
Managing employee performance makes up a significant portion of a business owner, or managers job, and that means dealing with poor performers and mediocrity in the workplace. This could be one of these most difficult responsibilities of a manager because sometimes, the problems are either not totally quantifiable or there are too many other factors…
Read More5 HR Priorities for 2023
Is an economic downturn looming over our heads in 2023? Will there be layoffs, downsizing, reduced consumer spending or maybe more inflation? Who knows! No matter what direction the country heads, it’s certain there that small business will need to build the best workforce possible to weather any storm. As small business owners, we can…
Read MoreIt Doesn’t Have to Be Scary to be an Employer
Being an employer can be scary at times for sure. With employment regulation and litigation, especially here in California, every employment action you take can be like walking through a haunted house. Don’t fear The Reaper as the song goes, just make sure you’ve taken the right steps to be as scare-proof as possible and…
Read MoreSurvival of the Fittest
Managing Your Workforce in Challenging Times If we haven’t had enough change in the workforce and economy over the last two years, brace yourselves for yet more change in the coming 6-18 months. Currently we’re dealing with a shortage of quality labor, but soon, should the expected recession hit us, we could soon be dealing…
Read More5 HR Automations You Can’t Live Without
As a small business owner, your time is precious and so is that of your team. Automating your HR tasks is a major key to having more time. Managing manual HR functions that occur on a day-to-day basis is never a good expenditure of that limited time you have available. By taking just a few…
Read MoreGood, (or Bad) Management Flows Downhill
Good, or Bad Management Flows Downhill How your management or supervisory team handles your employees, whether good or bad, flows downhill and impacts your whole company. As a business owner, you have the choice and responsibility to train your managers so you can be confident in what flows down to your employees, and has a…
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