The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has several requirements in place for businesses to maintain a safe and productive work environment for their staff. In the event of an emergency, an organization should have a detailed action plan that is easy to access and follow. All employees should be trained… Read more
OSHA Insights – Guarding Floor and Wall Openings
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has very specific guidelines for manufacturing and other businesses to maintain safety in the workplace. Reviewing this information is important for businesses in central California to be able to comply and keep their employees safe and happy on the job. Do you understand the… Read more
Start Quarter 2 off Successfully!
It is hard to believe that the first quarter of 2014 is already gone. Before we get too far into quarter 2, let’s have a look at the things that can make your human resources and management team excel. What kinds of things should your management team or HR managers… Read more
How Will the Affordable Care Act Impact YOUR Organization?
Discussions happening on both sides of the political divide have made understanding the Affordable Care Act murky for many small business owners. What are the plain facts? How will the ACA affect business, employment, and your taxes? Four Ways the Affordable Care Act will Impact Your Organization Providing a notice… Read more
Hiring Decisions – When Is the Right Time to Hire
Let’s face it, in many businesses payroll is one of the largest (if not the largest) line item on your monthly budgets. So, it can sometimes be a very difficult decision to add on more staff. BUT, in some cases adding staff strategically can help drive a lot of profit to… Read more