Author Archives for Robin Lloyd

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Are Attractive Minimum-Wage Jobs Realistic?

February 28, 2023 6:45 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

Minimum-wage jobs can be difficult to fill for employers. Here's how you should frame your job posting if you can't offer a great salary.

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Pay Transparency Isn’t Just Courteous–It’s Now CA Law

January 31, 2023 10:32 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

Diversity and pay transparency requirements have recently been established by California legislation. Are your job postings up to date?

The Hidden Costs of Doing Your Own Recruiting

December 12, 2022 9:40 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

Doing your own recruiting is often incorrectly believed to be less expensive than working with a professional recruiter.

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Why Candidates Ghost Interviews—and How to Stop It

November 10, 2022 9:31 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

A job candidate who ghosts you is one of the most frustrating aspects of hiring for a new position. How can you stop it from happening?

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CA Extends Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL)

October 17, 2022 5:08 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

AB 152, signed into law by Governor Newsom, extends Supplemental Paid Sick Leave requirements through the end of 2022.

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Is CA’s Fast Food Minimum Wage Really Going Up to $22 an Hour?

September 19, 2022 6:41 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

The FAST Recovery Act might affect fast food minimum wage. But what does it do, exactly? Learn more about how it may affect employers.

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4 Ways To Support Your Employees’ Mental Health

August 18, 2022 8:40 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

The people in your organization need mental health support so they can be their best, and here’s how you can provide it in ways that matter.

Donate to Butte County Youth Programs

August 2, 2022 7:19 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

The Allevity Nonprofit Support Fund is designed to support local youth nonprofit programs in Butte County. Thank you for your support!

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The Pitfalls of Physical Paychecks

July 14, 2022 11:41 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

Physical paychecks provide employers with many more challenges than one might expect. What's an employer to do?

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Want Better Applicants? Write Better Job Descriptions

July 6, 2022 4:17 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off

If you have been failing to find better applicants lately, one thing to consider is how you have described the job you are trying to fill.

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