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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – CUT EMPLOYEE TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS, WITHOUT CHANGING BROKERS OR COMPANIES
UncategorizedCut Turnover and Boost Savings: How Section 125 Can Help Guard Companies Keep Staff, Save on Taxes and Reduce Their Workers Comp Premiums
Rick Knight, Business Link Solutions, CALSAGA Associate Member
According to many industry publications,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BUILDING STRONG ALLIANCES FOR SUCCESS AND GROWTH IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY: STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK
UncategorizedBuilding Strong Alliances for Success and Growth in the Security Industry: Strategies to Develop Your Network
Adelynn Camacho, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, Associate Member
Success in the security industry often comes down to one key…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – ENHANCING SECURITY WITH TELEMATICS AND DASH CAMERAS: AN INSURANCE ADVISOR’S PERSPECTIVE
UncategorizedEnhancing Security with Telematics and Dash Cameras: An Insurance Advisor's Perspective
Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker
In the security guard industry, ensuring the safety and accountability of…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BEYOND THEORY: ANALYTICS AND AI RESHAPING SECURITY OPERATIONS
UncategorizedBeyond Theory: Analytics and AI Reshaping Security Operations
David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
The security industry has steadily adopted technology solutions over the years. While some manual processes…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY: THE HIDDEN WORKFORCE RETENTION TOOL
UncategorizedFinancial Technology: The Hidden Workforce Retention Tool
Jacob Olins, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
As leaders in the security industry, you're well aware about how difficult the labor market can be and how employee…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – ACHIEVE BUSINESS OBJECTIVES WITH EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
UncategorizedAchieve Business Objectives with Effective Performance Counseling Techniques
Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner
The key to increased productivity and efficiency is in asking.
Asking is one key element of effective…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
UncategorizedMember Spotlight - Saga Security Services Inc.
Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair
In this quarter’s Member Spotlight, the CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to feature Saga Security Services Inc.! Founded on a strong…
2024 Annual Conference Recap
Uncategorized2024 Annual Conference Recap
The Californian 2025 Q1 – NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2025 FOCUS ON CANNABIS CAFES, PARKING RULES, RETAIL THEFT, AND LAWSUIT REFORM
Legal, The CalifornianNEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2025 FOCUS ON CANNABIS CAFES, PARKING RULES, RETAIL THEFT, AND LAWSUIT REFORM
Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 100 bills last year…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Member Spotlight, Member Spotlight, The CalifornianMEMBER SPOTLIGHT - ARMOROUS
Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair
This quarterly edition of the CALSAGA Membership Spotlight is presented by our Ambassador Committee Co-Chair with the goal of introducing herself as the new…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – DON’T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: AVOID SURPRISE RESIGNATIONS WITH STAY INTERVIEWS
Human Resources, The CalifornianDON’T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: AVOID SURPRISE RESIGNATIONS WITH STAY INTERVIEWS
Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner
Picture that one employee who you can always count on. They have a positive attitude and regularly…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – ENSURING SECURITY GUARD SAFETY IN POST-APOCALYPTIC FIRE ZONES
Insurance, The Californian, Training, Workplace SafetyENSURING SECURITY GUARD SAFETY IN POST-APOCALYPTIC FIRE ZONES
Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Happy New Year from us! Here is some relevant safety information for you to consider.
With the…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY ACA COMPLIANCE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
Technology, The CalifornianTHE IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY ACA COMPLIANCE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member
As the new year begins, Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance is a top priority for security firms employing 50 or more…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR OPERATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR DISPATCH TEAM
Best Business Practices, The Californian, Training THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR OPERATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR DISPATCH TEAM
Adelynn Camacho, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, Associate Member
Running a Private Security Company isn’t just about being vigilant—it’s about staying ahead…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – PUT DATA TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Miscellaneous, Technology, The CalifornianPUT DATA TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Data has become increasingly important in business, as major companies are devoting more time and energy into tracking, finding and understanding…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – THE SECURITY INDUSTRY’S NEED FOR EARNED WAGE ACCESS
Compliance, Human Resources, Miscellaneous, The Californian, UncategorizedTHE SECURITY INDUSTRY'S NEED FOR EARNED WAGE ACCESS
Ryan Faith, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Even as the security industry works to improve its hiring rates, the labor market remains challenging for companies with distributed…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – HOW TO ATTRACT YOUR COMPANY’S IDEAL CANDIDATE
UncategorizedHOW TO ATTRACT YOUR COMPANY’S IDEAL CANDIDATE
Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner
The job market continues to be in favor of job seekers with many security companies citing frustrations over attracting qualified candidates.
A…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – UNPACKING THE PURPOSE OF A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY PROVIDERS
UncategorizedUNPACKING THE PURPOSE OF A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY PROVIDERS
Ashlee Cervantes Thomas, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Associate Member
A Security Operations Center, also known as an SOC, is a facility with a…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – NAVIGATING THE HARD INSURANCE MARKET: STRATEGIES FOR PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS
UncategorizedNAVIGATING THE HARD INSURANCE MARKET: STRATEGIES FOR PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS
Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group
As insurers look to reduce risk and losses, businesses in areas that are deemed high-risk, such as those in private security, face…