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3 Must-Haves for an OSHA-Compliant Safety Program
To stay out of trouble with OSHA, it's not enough to have a safety manual and conduct a couple trainings. Here's the HR Guy scoop on what exactly you need to stay compliant and to keep your employees ... ...more
Safety
August 06, 2025•1 min read
How to "Sell" a Company Policy to Your Employees
You want your employees' buy-in as they represent your Brand. Whether you're talking about a dress code, tool use, or sales steps, there are ways to get employees to actively engage. Here are some tho... ...more
Employee Management
July 22, 2025•1 min read
Creative Discipline When Techs Lose or Break Tools
Lost and broken tools are a part of the job, but how do you keep this to a minimum? The right answer isn't what you think. Here are some formal and creative tips to hold employees accountable for lost... ...more
Employee Management
July 10, 2025•3 min read
California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliant
In California, you need to pay rest breaks for non-exempt workers at their average earnings rate, including any commissions, spiffs, or KPI bonuses... or you risk legal challenges. Here's how. ...more
Legal/Compliance
June 26, 2025•2 min read
Remember to use AI as a Tool, not a Crutch
Can you think without the help of AI? More importantly... can your employees? Here's why to seriously consider this MIT study and the impact on your business. ...more
HR Advice
June 20, 2025•1 min read
When and Why to Test Employees for Drugs
A guide to the types of employee drug testing: Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Random Selection, and Reasonable Suspicion. ...more
Employee Screening
June 09, 2025•4 min read
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