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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Frustrated With Workers’ Compensation Audits? It Used To Be Much Easier! Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Great to see everyone at the CALSAGA Annual Conference, it was truly a great event my hat goes off to CALSAGA for coordinating all the speakers and evening activities! I believe the conference is particularly a […]
Stay Prepared for Physical Threats Ryan Faith, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Physical security decision-makers at major U.S. companies reported a dramatic increase in threat activity in 2021 and expect that threat to grow, according to a 2022 study examining security challenges and opportunities. The number of threats that companies will receive or […]
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 […]