Humor in HR – New Company Policies
HR always seems so serious but this is “Humor in HR”, so take a moment to enjoy the lighter side of company policies.
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Client Spotlight: Cornerstone Wealth Management
Founded by Rich Arzaga, Cornerstone Wealth Management is nationally acclaimed for delivery of independent, comprehensive fee-based financial planning, and is continuously ranked as one of Worth magazine’s Top 250 Wealth Advisors in the United States. CWM specializes in creating succession strategies for small and closely-held businesses. Rich is a nationally…
Key Person Coverage Protects Businesses
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…
Stop Profit Drains
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…
Corporate Math
Getting from Engineering to HR using Corporate Math
Client Spotlight: The Sunstone Story
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,…
The return of the grumpy HR Grinch – Holiday Parties Revisited!
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…
New Employment Regulations – 2010
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
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…
HR Fact Finding
An employee complains that a supervisor is harassing her, touching her inappropriately, treating her different than other employees, or any of a number of other types of complaints. What should you do? The natural reaction is to immediately question the employee who is the target of the complaint. The goal…