Corporate Math
Getting from Engineering to HR using Corporate Math
HR Compliant or HR Complacent
The Difference Could Be Costly to Your Business In the world of Human Resources the difference between being in compliance with the myriad of state and federal HR regulations and taking the position that nothing has ever happened to your company so it probably never will, could cost you dearly…
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…
Health Care Reform – The Devil is in the Details
By now, everyone is aware that Health Care Reform has a variety of key provisions that are phased in over time. Everywhere you look, someone has published a calendar or a timeline of when the key provisions kick in. Every business owner has pretty much memorized this list. So, is…
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…
Does HR Outsourcing (PEO) Make Sense for Your Business
How PEO (HR Outsourcing) services fit with small and medium sized businesses. What to look for and how to judge fit for your business.
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…
David vs. Goliath
“How do I compete with the ‘big boys’ in my industry?” This is one question that keeps small business owners up at night. Let’s face it, they have bigger budgets, larger staffs, and more reach. While small businesses do have many inherent advantages, let’s look at some specific examples of…