Seven years ago, I decided to quit my job and start my own business. It was exciting and terrifying, sort of like jumping off a cliff into the ocean (which I’ve done by the way, while screaming). I was determined to put my nearly 10...
Maria Cordova talks with Lindy Pearson about how the current climate is impacting the workplace and what employers should be thinking about to maintain engagement and culture whether they’re remote or bringing people back into the workplace. ...
Governor Newsom Signs SB 1383 Providing Job-Protected Paid Family Leave to More California Workers Alright small employers buckle up because this is sort of a big deal! What is SB 1383? First, let’s back things up and quickly review where we are now with protected paid...
During this crisis and racial equality movement, I’ve been asked a lot about employee surveying. Questions like: Should we still launch an engagement survey? When should we do it? How should we approach it? I think an important question to ask is what happens if you...
Equity Conversations Being Kickstarted At Work And Don’t Know Where To Begin? As an employer, you may be struggling with how to respond to the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. I am not a diversity, equity and inclusion expert, but the topic is extremely...
As we move towards a staged reopening of the economy, there are many helpful resources for businesses in planning and preparing to reopen. California is currently in early-Stage 2 of what is referred to as the “resilience roadmap,” which is shown in the flowchart below....
How is everyone doing out there? Hanging in there? As leaders, employers and business owners, I know you have a lot on your shoulders. Not only do you have to focus on keeping your business running and making changes fast to remain relevant in these...
Everyone is being flooded with information pertaining to Coronavirus, but I would be remis if I didn’t share some helpful tips at this time. It is important that employers stay on top of their employees’ workplace safety. I recommend sharing information with your employees about the...
Tails are wagging in excitement of upcoming Take Your Dog To Work Day, next Friday, June 21st. The day is a way of celebrating dogs’ unique abilities to boost morale in the workplace, reduce stress, and increase job satisfaction, according to a 2012 study by Virginia...
If you asked me I’d say it’s because people aren’t comfortable talking about something they don’t fully understand. THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE. It is essential -not just a good idea- for employers to reduce the stigma around mental health in the workplace. According to the National...
