by Laura Sammel | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are so many things that we cannot control right now. We are all living under the restriction of shelter in place orders by our state governor and our local public health officials. The only thing that we can be certain of is that this pandemic has created a new...
by Denise Combs | Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are all in new environments – working at an “essential business,” working from home, or not working at all. We’re all re-creating our daily routines with work, family members, homeschooling, and pets eager for our attention. In the early days of sheltering in place...
by Denise Combs | Mar 16, 2020 | HR Management & Safety
Stay calm…..wash your hands and review your employment policies. Between fires, floods and power outages, Lake County residents have had our share of major disasters in recent years. We have learned the importance of preparing in advance and we have also learned...
by Laura Sammel | Feb 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Raising the bar on behavior for a strong workplace There have been countless times when, as a human resource professional, a leader has approached me with a concern about one of their team members. Often, the conversation starts with, “They’re a great employee,...
by Laura Sammel | Feb 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cal/OSHA is the agency charged with enforcing safety standards in our beautiful, golden state. Every employer must establish a safety program which is to be described in a written Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP). This can sound like an overwhelming task to...
by Denise Combs | Feb 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Important updates on laws employers should know when hiring employees Every year the California legislature has new laws in virtually every aspect of business, and the area of human resources is no exception.The good news is we are often given advance notice, so...
by Laura Sammel | Jan 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The new standard for classifying independent contractors and employees In 2018, the California Supreme Court decided in the Dynamex Operations West, Inc v. Superior Court of Los Angeles case that set aside a longstanding standard of classifying independent...
by Laura Sammel | Jun 6, 2019 | HR Management & Safety
Workplace culture is said to be the shared attitudes, values, belief systems, and set of assumptions that people in a workplace share. This is largely influenced by the leaders of a company, whether it’s the owner, manager, or supervisor. A positive workplace...
by Combs Consulting Group | May 7, 2019 | HR Management & Safety
Employee Appreciation Day is in March, which is a great reminder to ALWAYS appreciate your team. Your employees should be appreciated every day, not just one day out of the year. All of us at Combs Consulting Group (CCG) support the importance of boosting your...
by Combs Consulting Group | Apr 8, 2019 | Leadership Coaching & Training
Whether you have already initiated your small business journey or have prepared yourself for the keys to success, business is constantly changing and you can be ahead of the game with the following business tips. Who knows? You may not be aware of valuable business...
