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THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – IS YOUR SECURITY GUARD COMPANY LEAVING DOLLARS ON THE TABLE? (AND THE 2 REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T KEEP QUALITY GUARDS AT YOUR COMPANY)

Is Your Security Guard Company Leaving Dollars On The Table? (And The 2 Reasons Why You Can’t Keep Quality Guards At Your Company) Ken DuBose, Business Link Solutions, CALSAGA Associate Member Many articles in Security Guard Trade Magazines, including the Californian report that the turnover rate of security guards at companies is unbelievably high. In […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S UPDATED SICK TIME POLICY WITH EASE

Navigating California’s Updated Sick Time Policy with Ease Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member Managing paid sick leave in the security industry can be complex. Staying up-to-date on state laws is critical to maintain smooth operations for your California security business. As of January 1, 2024, California law mandates that employers provide at least […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

CALSAGA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is delighted to feature MPS Security in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. MPS Security offers an extensive range of services, including close protection, personal and residential security, event security, industrial and commercial property security, access control, foot and vehicle patrols, alarm response, loss […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – HOW A 24/7 DISPATCH SERVICE REVOLUTIONIZED MY ROLE AS A HIGH-LEVEL MANAGER IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

How a 24/7 Dispatch Service Revolutionized My Role as a High-Level Manager in the Security Industry Jacqueline King, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Member As a high-level manager in a security company that operates around the clock, my phone never seemed to stop ringing. From early morning until late at night, our 24/7 line was […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – APPLYING EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

Applying Employee Incentive Programs in the Security Industry Chris Shumaker, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Although United States employers added 206,000 jobs to the economy, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, reported the Bureau of Labor Statistics in June 2024. These facts coupled with the low labor force participation rate shows that the […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

Private Equity Investments in the Security Industry Joe Yacano, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Private equity firms that specialize in buying and managing companies before selling them for a profit have shown increased interest in the security industry due to the resilience security guard companies have shown during recent economic downturns, their recurring […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – CAL/OSHA’S NEW INDOOR HEAT REGULATIONS WAS APPROVED 7-23-24 & WENT INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY

Cal/OSHA’s New Indoor Heat Regulations Was Approved 7-23-24 and Went Into Effect Immediately Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope everyone is doing well and staying cool. Change is inevitable! Cal/OSHA’s new regulations, “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” [Title 8, Section 3396] was approved 7-23-24 and went into effect immediately to […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – SECURITY GUARD BREAK: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS & HOW TO MITIGATE COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES

Security Guard Breaks: Legal Requirements & How to Mitigate Compliance Challenges Jeff DiDomenico, VP Business Development & Strategy, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik Companies are facing a surge in lawsuits for failing to correctly compensate employees for their break times. Recent years have seen a noticeable uptick in these legal challenges, with hundreds of lawsuits being filed […]

The Californian 2024 Q2 – Member Spotlight: Fisotec Security

Member Spotlight: Fisotec Security Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to spotlight one of our very own this quarter, Fisotec Security Inc. Fisotec is not only one of CALSAGA’s longest running members, of 18 years, their executive management team collectively boasts 106+ years in the industry. Their Mission Statement […]

The Californian 2024 Q2 – FROM COMPLEXITY TO CLARITY: CLEAERING THE HURDLES OF PAYROLL

From Complexity to Clarity: Clearing the Hurdles of Payroll Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member Handling payroll in the security industry is notoriously complicated. Each contract is different, with pay rates that could change based on site, time of day, overtime & holidays, qualifications, and more. This variability makes the payroll process very challenging and […]