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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ensuring Pay Data Reporting Compliance Through Technology Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, Network Partner California employers must take note of new legislation around employee pay data that could come with fines if they don’t comply. Back in 2020, California required employers with 100 or more employees to report certain pay data to the California […]
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 […]