HR Humor – March 2011
JobDig HR series – Transferable Skills
JobDig HR series – Transferable Skills
After almost 20 years in the same office, we decided to move. You would think such a move takes months of preparation and planning…..but the HR Divas made the decision and then just did it… in 5 weeks. Yes, 5 weeks from the initial decision, to finding a new space…
HR always seems so serious but this is “Humor in HR”, so take a moment to enjoy the lighter side of company policies.
The Situation Several years ago, James expanded his business, CDC Technology, to attract more higher-end projects, and hired Sarah, a business development executive with a great reputation. The move paid off — Sarah brought in new clients and landed projects that had a big impact on profits. She is now…
As a business owner, you have to delegate in order to stay focused on the big picture. However, not planning far enough ahead for two important details – the annual renewal dates of your Workers’ Compensation and your Employee Benefits insurance policies – can severely limit your options to make…
Getting from Engineering to HR using Corporate Math
When Fred and Linda Rice and their three children moved in 1989 from Santa Barbara to a peaceful 55-acre Santa Ynez ranch to grow wine grapes, little did they know that they would end up happily presiding over one of the largest organic vineyard estates in Santa Barbara County. Today,…
Each year, we feel somewhat like the grumpy HR Grinch, ready to shut down your rollicking good time this holiday season. You know, the anything goes office party where your employees leave their inhibitions at the door. The celebratory occasion that provides months of post party gossip. However, we know…
Following are summaries of the most significant employment law changes for 2010 for California private employers. Full text of all legislation, and any available committee report analyzing the bills is available at www.leginfo.ca.gov. All new statutes take effect January 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted. Organ Donors Protection: New Labor Code…
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is a business insurance that many owners are not aware of or have not realized the value of such coverage to their business. When it can cost you $100,000 or more to defend a claim – even if you win! – this coverage can be…