California is known to be one of the more rigid states regarding a number of labor laws, specifically meal and rest break requirements. Complying with California meal break laws is essential to avoiding litigation as well as communicating the importance of breaks to nonexempt workers.

The next generation of workers is making its own path in the workforce: Gen Z. These individuals, born between the mid-‘90s and 2012, are more racially and ethnically diverse than any previous generation. About half of the members are currently college students or still early in their careers, bringing a different mindset and new expectations that you might not anticipate. For example, they are highly entrepreneurial, money-conscious, and self-confident. They also value authentic, face-to-face connections.

The majority of states have legalized our favorite plant for medical use and many have legalized it for recreational use as well. But it remains listed on Schedule 1 of the Federal Controlled Substances Act which is why most banks and financial institutions refuse to do business with these companies viewing their businesses as too high-risk.

In every person’s life, there may become a moment when they think about career changes. They may begin to doubt whether they should continue to work in the company/run the existing business or look for something new and start moving in a different direction. This is when turning to a career-changing mentor can be the correct decision.

Retention and turnover have been quite the topic of conversation in the last couple of years and it seems employees and employers are both growing frustrated and confused.

There is constant talk of The Great Resignation, and while many people got their “ah-ha” moment in isolation, we can only place the blame on the pandemic for so long. The reality remains that understanding employee turnover goes far deeper than The Great Resignation.

Today's world is competitive for candidates and employers alike. If you want to attract and retain top talent, you have to offer them something nobody else has done. Employee benefits are crucial for the hiring process and keeping your employees happy. Finding the right benefits package can help you keep your best employees while attracting top talent. Here are unique employee benefits to make your company stand out.

The list of initiatives to retain your people can often be overwhelming, and while most of us can agree that training is important, it is not uncommon that employee development falls to the bottom of the list of priorities.

Podcasts are one of the best ways to learn. You can listen to them in your downtime, or when you're doing other things such as driving to work or when you're at the gym. With so many podcasts out there on almost any topic you can think of, there's going to be one out there for you. That's especially true for HR podcasts. Here are some of the best podcasts out there on the subject that you should be listening to.

As the latest Supreme Court updates on the vaccine mandate have filtered through, many employers have been left questioning what is the protocol for implementing safety procedures and vaccine requirements. Our latest webinar with Blue Dream HR addressed the issue head-on and covered the state of vaccine mandates across the country and how your organization can ensure the safety of its employees while maintaining compliance.