Don’t Forget to Document, Document, Document

  With all of the changes everyone has had to make over the past few months, not to mention the heightened stress we’re all feeling, it may be tempting to let certain practices slide or be less strict about following particular workplace policies. Flexibility during...

March Madness is Upon Us

  March Madness is upon us. While this annual event can impact productivity, employers may find that the positive effects it has on team engagement and camaraderie outweigh any negatives. Consider these facts from both sides of the coin: An estimated $1.9 billion...

Key Metrics for Measuring Employee Performance

When measuring employee performance, the goal is to focus on meaningful data that allows you to determine employee profitability. Based on this data, you’ll know whether employees are having a positive or negative impact on the bottom line and then be able to...

Pros and Cons of Paperless Payroll

Paperless payroll is a paper-free payroll process that has become hugely popular in recent years. But despite the groundswell of support for paperless payroll solutions, employers should examine the details before making the switch.  Six pros of paperless payroll...

Local Minimum Wage Increases

As usual on July 1, a number of cities across California will see an increase to their minimum wage. The new rates are as follows, with employee count listed if applicable: Alameda – $13.50 Berkeley – $15.59 Emeryville – $16.30 Fremont (26 or more...