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The Californian 2022 Q3 – Three Tips to Reduce Overtime, Now.

THREE TIPS TO REDUCE OVERTIME, NOW. Plus: Things to keep in mind when dealing with overtime during a labor shortage. Gail Tutt, TEAM Software by WorkWave We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the best way to reduce overtime…

The Californian 2022 Q3 – What is Included and/or Excluded from Premium in a Workers Compensation Audit?

Insurance

WHAT IS INCLUDED AND/OR EXCLUDED FROM PREMIUM IN A WORKERS COMPENSATION AUDIT? Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope all is well with everyone. In my last article, we discussed why Workers Compensation auditors…

The Californian 2022 Q3 – Is Inflation to Blame for Rising Security Firm Insurance Premiums?

Insurance

IS INFLATION TO BLAME FOR RISING SECURITY FIRM INSURANCE PREMIUMS? Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group In California gas prices have risen above five dollars a gallon. Food banks are experiencing extraordinary demand. Mortgage rates, housing…

The Californian 2022 Q2 – PREPARING FOR YOUR BSIS RECORDS AUDIT

BSIS, Compliance

PREPARING FOR YOUR BSIS RECORDS AUDIT Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Managing Partner, Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor So, you received a letter from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services advising that they will…

The Californian 2022 Q2 – ADDING VALUE TO YOUR BIDS AND PROPOSALS

Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous

ADDING VALUE TO YOUR BIDS AND PROPOSALS Debbie Trecek Volkens, TEAM Software, CALSAGA Network Partner Lowest bid technically acceptable is a painful part of the industry we work in. It’s why, sometimes, strategic initiatives to become…

The Californian 2022 Q2 – SPRING CLEANING: THERE’S NO BETTER TIME FOR YOUR NEXT HR AUDIT

Human Resources

SPRING CLEANING: THERE’S NO BETTER TIME FOR YOUR NEXT HR AUDIT Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, Network Partner As a California business owner, you may have jumped for joy at the start of the year when you realized there were significantly…

The Californian 2022 Q2 – POSITIONING YOURSELF AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

Human Resources

POSITIONING YOURSELF AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE Jeff Davis, Group Vice President, Solution Sales, WorkWave It comes as no surprise that hiring (and retention) is still a hot topic in the security industry. While there’s no magic answer to…

The Californian 2022 Q2 – THE IMPORTANCE OF DE-ESCALATION TRAINING IN A POST-LOCKDOWN WORLD

Best Business Practices, Training, Workplace Safety

THE IMPORTANCE OF DE-ESCALATION TRAINING IN A POST-LOCKDOWN WORLD Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group In early April, three women physically attacked a security officer at a Macy’s in Palo Alto, California. When asked to return stolen goods…

The Californian 2022 Q2 – 3 STEPS TO COST-EFFECTIVELY STREAMLINE YOUR SECURITY GUARD MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Technology

3 STEPS TO COST-EFFECTIVELY STREAMLINE YOUR SECURITY GUARD MANAGEMENT PROCESS Tony Unfried, CSA360 Are you looking to improve your security guard management processes? Adding a security management software system is key. With all the options…

The Californian 2022 Q2 – WORKERS COMPENSATION AUDITS – BE PREPARED!

Compliance, Insurance

WORKERS COMPENSATION AUDITS - BE PREPARED! Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope everyone is doing well and getting out to enjoy more activities outdoors! Over the past 6 to 12 months, we have been receiving more…

The Californian Q1 Edition is Now Available

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The 2022 first quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available! Click here to read The Californian.

Upcoming Training and Development Opportunities

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Make plans to attend these upcoming events! This two day management training program is appropriate for both industry veterans and those new to the industry. Attendee numbers are intentionally kept small to increase opportunities to engage…

The Californian 2022 Q1 – WOMEN, SECURITY AND COVID-19

COVID 19, Human Resources

WOMEN, SECURITY AND COVID-19 Ashlee Cervantes, Guard Protection Force & CALSAGA Board Member How recently have you reviewed your internal Security Officer statistics? Do you know the percentage of women versus men on your team?…

The Californian 2022 Q1 – 5 BENEFITS OF UTILIZING SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Technology

5 BENEFITS OF UTILIZING SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Tony Unfried, CSA360 As the physical security industry continues to evolve, so too has the software being utilized by security companies and their teams. The need for high performance,…

The Californian 2022 Q1 -SCOTUS TO DECIDE THE FATE OF PAGA WAIVERS IN ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA

Legal

SCOTUS TO DECIDE THE FATE OF PAGA WAIVERS IN ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA Martin P. Vigodnier, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor In what could be a seminal ruling for…

The Californian 2022 Q1 – GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE – ARE YOU COVERED?

Compliance, Insurance

GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE – ARE YOU COVERED? Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Happy New Year and hope everyone is doing well! Over time, insurance carriers experience losses or events that make them reconsider…

The Californian 2022 Q1 – RETAINING EMPLOYEES IN THE AGE OF EARNED WAGE ACCESS

Human Resources

RETAINING EMPLOYEES IN THE AGE OF EARNED WAGE ACCESS Jeff Davis, TEAM Software, Network Partner Let's set the stage: it's 2022. The labor market is still volatile. The number of unemployed persons per job opening is at a record low. We're…

The Californian 2022 Q1 – USING SMART SCHEDULING IN YOUR JOB COSTING STRATEGY

Best Business Practices, Technology

USING SMART SCHEDULING IN YOUR JOB COSTING STRATEGY Gail Tutt, TEAM Software Business Consultant, Network Partner Moving into the new year, it's important to look at how you can strengthen your profit margins. Especially when other market…

The Californian 2022 Q1 – SECURITY AND THE RISING TIDE OF CRIME IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY

Miscellaneous

SECURITY AND THE RISING TIDE OF CRIME IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY Debbie Howlett, TrackTik, Network Partner Theft has always been an issue for the retail industry. In the past few months, incidents have been rising in several U.S. cities, including…

Happy Holidays + Year-End Reminders

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As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below regarding year-end updates and reminders. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _…

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