Women In the Security Industry: Trends, Challenges and Advice Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner For security employers in today’s market, it’s important to understand the labor pool to encourage diversity in the workforce. Women in the security industry only represent 22.5% of the leadership roles and only 24.9% of guards, according […]
Market Trends for Security Contractors Carissa Gappa, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Employers in the security industry can gain a competitive advantage by integrating market research, global economic outlooks, and industry-specific predictions. Accurate data is particularly important due to challenges like increased demands from clients. They can stay one step ahead by understanding […]
SB 553 – WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker It is every employers’ priority to provide a safe workplace environment. Now with SB 553, California employers are mandated to implement a program regarding the prevention of workplace violence. The new bill signed by the Governor requires employers to implement […]
SURVIVING THE “QUALITY OF EARNINGS REPORT” WHEN SELLING A MANNED GUARDING COMPANY Bob Perry, Robert H. Perry & Associates, Incorporated Private Equity’s large commitment to the U.S. manned guarding space has been very good for owners of privately held companies. The prices and terms have been unprecedented. But with these opportunities come challenges in proving […]
OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE RETENTION & HIRING Josh Petro, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Throughout 2023, the job market stayed relatively consistent throughout. Economists reported that the U.S. was at or near full employment, meaning that virtually all the people who were able and willing to work were employed. In fact, the U.S. Bureau […]
BENEFITTING FROM BEACON TECHNOLOGY Stephanie Petersen, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner For security professionals searching for ways to better manage guards working in the field, Bluetooth beacons can offer a number of benefits. Beacons are wireless transmitters that communicate with other smart devices through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, a power-friendly version of […]
RECENT CHANGES TO COVID-19 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Happy New Year and hope the year is starting off well for everyone! With each new year come changes, some not so good and some not so bad. For good news, some reporting requirements for COVID-19 positive tests have […]
LEGAL COMPLIANCE: CALCULATING MULTIPLE PAY RATES FOR SECURITY GUARDS Jeff DiDomenico, VP Business Development & Strategy, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik To hire and retain high-quality talent, it’s essential that guards are paid fairly based on their responsibilities, skills, and hours worked. Employers may seek to pay different wage rates for different job duties performed by […]
California Expands Mandatory Paid Sick Leave On October 4, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 616 authorizing the expansion of California’s Paid Sick Leave law, the Healthy Workers Healthy Families Act of 2014. The new bill includes notable expansions to the amount of protected, paid sick time that must be provided to employees in […]
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