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The Californian 2019 Q1 – 6 TIPS TO RETAIN GOOD SECURITY OFFICERS
BSIS6 TIPS TO RETAIN GOOD SECURITY OFFICERS
Kwantek Team
Turnover is always a challenge in the contract security industry, but not all employee turnover has the same impact.
While losing mediocre employees creates more work for you, losing…
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The Californian 2019 Q1 – HOW TO CUT OPERATING COSTS FOR SECURITY BUSINESSES
Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous, The CalifornianHOW TO CUT OPERATING COSTS FOR SECURITY BUSINESSES
Mark Folmer, CPP, Msyl, TrackTik
When you run your own security business, there are several important investments that help you provide quality service to your clients such as training for…
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The Californian 2019 Q1 – “WE DO WHAT OUT THERE?” HAVE YOU CONDUCTED YOUR POST SURVEYS YET?
Miscellaneous, The Californian“WE DO WHAT OUT THERE?”
HAVE YOU CONDUCTED YOUR POST SURVEYS YET?
Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Network Partner
The best way to defend your business when you are hit with a wage and hour lawsuit (whether…
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The Californian 2019 Q1 – SAFETY & THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
Insurance, The Californian, Workplace SafetySAFETY & THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker
At the beginning of each year, I always reflect back on the prior year to see where I could have improved and identify which…
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The Californian 2019 Q1 – EDUCATING YOUR CLIENTS ON THE PERILS OF REST PERIOD VIOLATIONS
BSIS, The CalifornianEDUCATING YOUR CLIENTS ON THE PERILS OF REST PERIOD VIOLATIONS
Annette M. Barber, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Network Partner
How many times have you attempted to discuss rest periods and the need for relief with your clients? …
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The Californian 2019 Q1 – AN INSURANCE GUIDE: THE MINDSET OF AN UNDERWRITER IN THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY
Human ResourcesAN INSURANCE GUIDE: THE MINDSET OF AN UNDERWRITER IN THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY
Blair Brownyard, Brownyard Programs
To the business world, insurance is a necessary evil. However, with insurance costs increasing each year, many security…
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The Californian 2019 Q1 – INSURANCE, TERRORISM & THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT (TRIA)
Insurance, The CalifornianINSURANCE, TERRORISM & THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT (TRIA)
Nick Langer, Turner Surety & Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
First passed into law in 2002, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) requires commercial insurers to make terrorism…
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Register now for Security University and Save the Date for the 2019 Annual Conference
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Mark your calendar now for the 2019 CALSAGA Annual Conference!
Conference…
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
UncategorizedHappy New Year!
We hope that your 2019 is off to a great start.
Did you resolve to pursue professional development opportunities this year
or do you just need to ensure that your company is in compliance with the law?
Either way, we've got…
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Season’s Greetings from CALSAGA
UncategorizedIt has been a great year for the association. We appreciate the continued opportunity to serve our members!
As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business.
Here are some important articles…
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Rounding hours worked– There is a better way
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the following important information below from CALSAGA Network Partner Bradley & Gmelich.
ROUNDING HOURS WORKED IN CALIFORNIA
by…
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Are you prepared for the new sexual harassment prevention laws?
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the following important information below from CALSAGA Network Partner Anne Laguzza of The Works Consulting.
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Do you have a plan in place?
UncategorizedIt has been a tough week in California. Our thoughts are with those affected by the shooting in Thousand Oaks and the fires that are raging across the state. We appreciate the many ways that security officers provide protection across the…
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The Fourth Edition of The Californian is Now Available
UncategorizedThe fourth edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
Click here to read The Californian.
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q4 – SECURITY GUARD VS. SECURITY OFFICER- WHICH SHOULD YOU USE?
Miscellaneous, The Californian, TrainingSECURITY GUARD VS. SECURITY OFFICER- WHICH SHOULD YOU USE?
Kwantek Team
So, you have a position opening up in your contract security firm. Now is the time to post the job in various places using your standard job description…
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2018 Annual Conference Recap
UncategorizedThe 2018 CALSAGA Annual Conference was a success! The Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa team were great hosts and the food was delicious. Thank you to everyone who attended, our speakers and to our vendors and sponsors who made the conference…
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q4 – HOW INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY FOR SECURITY CONTRACTORS CAN ENABLE GROWTH AND INCREASE EFFICIENCY
Technology, The CalifornianHOW INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY FOR SECURITY CONTRACTORS CAN ENABLE GROWTH AND INCREASE EFFICIENCY
TEAM Software
Why security management software is worth the spend.
In their July 2018 annual U.S. Contract Security white paper, Robert H. Perry…
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q4 – ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS: HOW SECURITY OFFICERS ARE HELD LIABLE
The Californian, Training, Workplace SafetyACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS: HOW SECURITY OFFICERS ARE HELD LIABLE
Tory Brownyard, President, Brownyard Group
The sheer volume of active assailant incidents in 2017 and 2018 has left many observers feeling the prognosis is grim for halting…
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q4 – SB 1343 EMPLOYER ALERT – NEW SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Human Resources, The Californian, TrainingSB 1343 EMPLOYER ALERT – NEW SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker
With the changes that are happening in society regarding the "Me too" movement and the subsequent…