Jul 9, 2026 | July 2026 Newsletter
Managers often are not trained in specific leadership skills, so they tend to default to whatever management style they have observed. Coach-style leadership is a style of leadership that develops strong relationships and empowers people to be accountable and...
Jul 9, 2026 | July 2026 Newsletter
By Sarah Peterson, PHRca, SHRM-SCP “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — Benjamin Franklin Few things create more concern for California employers than receiving notice that a lawsuit or claim has been filed against them. It is no surprise that many of...
Jul 9, 2026 | July 2026 Newsletter
By Ashley Holsey, SPHR, PHR Creating a respectful workplace is more than a legal requirement; it’s a critical component of a healthy, productive, and inclusive work environment. California employers are required to provide harassment prevention training, but the...
Jul 9, 2026 | July 2026 Newsletter
By Kate Smith, SHRM-CP, PHRca When California’s Workplace Violence Prevention requirements took effect on July 1, 2024, employers across the state were required to implement a customized Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”), train employees on the Plan,...
May 13, 2026 | Summer 2026 Newsletter
By Stacey Sommerhauser, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP California employers should replace their current Cal/OSHA “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” poster with the updated version, as Cal/OSHA revised the notice’s contact information in April. The remainder of the...
