Navigating the Increasingly Difficult Waters of California Compliance Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member The recent Annual Conference was an eye-opener on how shifting California regulations are reshaping the compliance scene for guard services firms. It’s clear: the back office is now in the hot seat, juggling more than ever – from sick time tracking […]
Back to Business: Prepping Security Guards for the Return-to-Office Movement Gamble Cuce, The Brownyard Group The return-to-work debate has dominated headlines in recent months as businesses big and small lay out requirements for their employees to return to office. This past summer, Google was in the public eye when leadership announced that employees would be […]
Lead Your People Well Everyday: Tips for Effective Leadership Anne Laguzza, CEO – The Works Consulting, Network Partner Laws change. External factors impact the industry. Clients’ needs shift. There are many outside influences that impact how your operations function and the responsibilities of your team. However, what doesn’t change is the principles of effective leadership. […]
Better Engage Employees to Reduce Turnover Chris Shumaker, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Sourcing, recruiting and training new staffers is costly, which makes employee retention and turnover top-of-mind challenges in today’s tough job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 8.8 million job openings in July 2023. The unemployment […]
Discover How to Reduce Turnover, Increase Engagement, and Retain Your Security Officers Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner Around $11 billion is lost annually due to overall employee turnover, according to the Bureau of National Affairs. This isn’t only representative of the physical security industry, and that number considers more than just […]
Remembering Roy Rahn Kate Wallace, Association Manager Longtime CALSAGA supporter Roy Rahn passed away in May. During his time with the association Roy served as Board Member, President and finally as Executive Director. Roy retired from the United States Naval Reserve as Commander and served eleven years in law enforcement. Roy was a recipient of […]
How to Effectively Navigate Non-Exempt Employee Meal Break Compliance Tavon Parris, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner It’s no secret that many states have strict laws related to employee meal breaks. In California, for example, employers must provide employees with an uninterrupted 30-minute meal break for every five hours worked. But for employers looking to […]
Deviating from SCOTUS, California Supreme Court Has the Last Word on PAGA Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq., Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor On July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (Supreme Court Case No. S274671), holding that a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) plaintiff retains […]
Unlocking a Competitive Advantage Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member Standing out in the security guard industry requires strategy and follow-through. Here are areas we’ve found that companies often prioritize, but then fall short: When operational fires arise, client relationships are the first to fall by the wayside. Our recent survey found that despite being […]
TAKING CONTROL OF THE SITUATION: USE CASE FOR BODY-WORN CAMERAS AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT Jojo Tran, Telepath Corporation, CALSAGA Associate Member Safety and accountability are critical elements of an effective workplace environment. Whether teaching in a classroom or managing security at a healthcare, every employee wants to feel safe and prepared in an emergency situation. The […]