Author Archives for Robin Lloyd

4 Reasons Employers Make Bad Hires—and What to Do Instead

June 21, 2022 9:14 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on 4 Reasons Employers Make Bad Hires—and What to Do Instead

An employee termination that ends on bad terms is almost always the result of a poor hiring process. Avoid bad hires—here's how.

3 Big Reasons Your Employees Are Quitting

June 13, 2022 9:44 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on 3 Big Reasons Your Employees Are Quitting

Employees want to work where they feel valued, and they're not afraid to quit. Are you making these mistakes?

Preventing Heat Illness: What Employers Need to Know

July 28, 2021 7:41 am Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Preventing Heat Illness: What Employers Need to Know

This summer has been especially hot and, as always, Cal-OSHA is serious about employers taking an active role in preventing heat illness.

How Do Recruiting and Staffing Work?

June 30, 2021 3:57 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on How Do Recruiting and Staffing Work?

Using a recruiter and staffing service works! So, what's the difference between direct-hire, temporary, or temporary to hire? We'll explain.

There’s a New Tax Deadline. Here’s Why You Still File ASAP

April 15, 2021 7:22 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on There’s a New Tax Deadline. Here’s Why You Still File ASAP

Today is Tax Day, but the Treasury and IRS extended the deadline for the federal income tax filing and payments for the year 2020 to mid-May.

Be a Boss, Not a Nanny: How to Get Productivity Without Stifling Morale

January 26, 2021 7:41 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Be a Boss, Not a Nanny: How to Get Productivity Without Stifling Morale

You should expect productivity from your employees—but you shouldn't have to babysit them to keep them on track.

Cal/OSHA Changes and How CalChamber is Responding

January 12, 2021 11:34 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Cal/OSHA Changes and How CalChamber is Responding

CalChamber has requested a review of the sweeping Cal/OSHA changes with its new Emergency Temporary Standards.

Why Workplace Litigation is NEVER a Win

January 10, 2021 7:41 am Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Why Workplace Litigation is NEVER a Win

Workplace-related litigation is a destructive, expensive process, and never a win. Here's why (and how) you should avoid it.

New COVID Laws for 2021: Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards

January 5, 2021 10:49 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on New COVID Laws for 2021: Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards

New COVID laws are plentiful for 2021, including Cal/OSHA's requirement of Emergency Temporary Standards.

New COVID Laws for 2021: What is Senate Bill 1159?

December 30, 2020 4:43 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on New COVID Laws for 2021: What is Senate Bill 1159?

California has passed several laws regarding COVID-19 since September, all of which will be effective by January 1, 2021. This article examines Senate Bill (SB) 1159.