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California labor and employment laws are known for being some of the strictest and toughest in the United States. In fact, over the years California laws have led the way to many federal laws. Due to this, employers who conduct business in California with employees...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 2021 EEO-1 Component data collection is now open! Employers have until Tuesday, May 17, 2022, to submit last year’s data; however, the EEOC strongly encourages filers to begin filing as soon as possible to meet...

Performance appraisals are very important and provide a periodic evaluation of an employee's job performance based on a set of expectations and goals. The results of an employee’s performance appraisal are used to make informed decisions for the individual employee...

Managers can spend up to 75 percent of their time communicating with their staff.  It is essential that the verbal, vocal, and visual components of their communication deliver a consistent message.  Positive relationships with clear communication are based on trust. ...

The recent pandemic seems to have triggered a huge quit, with large numbers of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs. Voluntary resignations are up 15 percent from pre-pandemic levels. In order to attract great new hires, employers need to be tuned I to what...

Your employee handbook should serve as a compass by which each employee can easily navigate your organization’s policies and procedures. It is the foundation for your workforce, sets the expectations and culture for new hires, and meets your obligation to effectively...

In today’s competitive market for talent, it’s important to have programs in place to improve employee retention as well as create a great employee experience. This helps to reduce turnover. Your company may be a nice place to work but the truth is, your top...

In today’s business climate, many businesses are reiterating their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Companies, big and small, are devoting their attention to important issues surrounding workplace culture and making immediate, positive changes...

On the surface, interviewing a candidate for an available job sounds easy. With a job description in hand describing specific skill sets and experience, the recruiter or hiring manager fires off a dozen questions or so and voila, they are equipped to make a hiring...

Teams can’t function when their people aren’t taken care of. It’s the responsibility of company leaders to focus on individuals, and that means everyone on the team. It’s important to remember the human in Human Resources and people in People Operations. If nothing...