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Human Resource Therapy for Good Company Company Health

By Mike Hayden | September 27, 2018

I’m going to get a little personal today, so bear with me as it has an impact on your business. I recently hurt my shoulder; it is inflamed, and movement is very limited. The treatment…

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Workplace Bullying – It’s not Just for Kids Anymore

By Mike Hayden | September 5, 2018

In a 2017 national survey 60.4 million Americans are affected by workplace bullying according to the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI).” Often, we see the term bullying to be something kids do on a playground. But…

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Avoid Brain Drain When Employees Leave

By Mike Hayden | August 21, 2018
Avoid brain drain when terminating employees

Terminating employees can be hazardous enough, but when you realize that the employee you are letting go (or is resigning) may know trade secrets about your business, or otherwise have information in their mental possession…

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Employee Travel – When Do You Need a Travel Policy

By Mike Hayden | August 14, 2018
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Employee travel can get a little complicated if you don’t have clear policies in place. By law, employers need to reimburse employees for business expenses, including incurred during the course of employment. There are multiple…

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How to Implement an Alternative Workweek Schedule

By Mike Hayden | August 6, 2018
Alternative Workweek Schedule

Standard workweek in California is 40 hours per week, with any work over 8 hours in a day, or 40 in a week paid at time and a half. There are not a lot of…

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So How Does Timeclock Rounding Work?

By Mike Hayden | July 24, 2018
timeclock rounding

As you know, California law requires employers to keep accurate records of hours their employees work — but that doesn’t necessarily mean employers must track employee time down to the minute. There is a process…

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Making Sense of On-Call and Standby Pay

By Mike Hayden | July 17, 2018
Making sense of on-call pay

Employers who need to keep their employees close for emergency reasons or work fluctuations have probably heard of standby or on-call pay status. These two are almost interchangeable; it more so depends on how you…

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5 Steps to Getting the Most from Your Employees

By Mike Hayden | July 10, 2018
employee management

Out of all the challenges a business owner must take, managing employees for maximum performance can be the most stressful because of the human factor. Many small business owners are great at what they do,…

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How to Protect Your Workers From Heat Related Illnesses

By Mike Hayden | July 5, 2018

Welcome to Summer! Looks like the heat is finally here and along with it, the potential for serious injury to your employees. Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to take time to plan ahead and protect outdoor…

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The Pros and Cons of Temporary Staffing

By Mike Hayden | July 2, 2018
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Traditionally, using temporary staffing has been associated with larger businesses who may have large workforce fluctuations or may need specialized recruiting. However, even small businesses can benefit in the right situations and may actually save…

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