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UncategorizedThere are only a few hours left to register for the 2022 CALSAGA Annual Conference!
We have already given you three reasons why you should attend the 2022 CALSAGA Annual Conference.
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Three reasons that you need to attend the 2022 CALSAGA Annual Conference
UncategorizedThree reasons that you need to attend the 2022 CALSAGA Annual Conference
Get up to date on all of the information that affects you and your business plus potentially life saving information for you and your officers. Find out about new…
Notice Of CALSAGA Board Of Directors Nominations
UncategorizedNOTICE OF CALSAGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
This information was originally emailed to Authorized User contacts for PPO, PSE and PSTF members on August 12th. If you did not receive it, please contact members@calsaga.org as soon as possible…
The Californian 2022 Q3 – Bike Patrol: A Great Choice for Community Relations
MiscellaneousBIKE PATROL: A GREAT CHOICE FOR COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Ellen LeMasters, American Bike Patrol
From the benefits bike patrol has had on law enforcement, all the way down to the positive
environmental values bike patrol puts forth, one may…
The Californian 2022 Q3 – “Sit Down And Be Counted!” – Court Reiterates Duty To Provide Suitable Seating
Legal
“SIT DOWN AND BE COUNTED!” – Court Reiterates Duty To Provide Suitable Seating
Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Managing Partner, Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
In California, an employee is entitled to use a…
The Californian 2022 Q3 – TIPS FOR CHOOSING A SOFTWARE PARTNER
TechnologyTIPS FOR CHOOSING A SOFTWARE PARTNER
Tony Unfried, CSA360
As companies grow or become acquired, they tend to change; whether it’s an increase in price, a decrease in customer service, or both. It’s important to be aware of these changes…
The Californian 2022 Q3 – Best Practices for Intake and Onboarding
Human ResourcesBEST PRACTICES FOR INTAKE AND ONBOARDING
Simplifying paperwork, avoiding liability, and more best practices for today’s hiring climate.
Nina “Nine” De Forge, Agency Relations Manager, TEAM Software by WorkWave
Between employment contracts,…
The Californian 2022 Q3 – Three Tips to Reduce Overtime, Now.
Compliance, Human Resources, TechnologyTHREE 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?
InsuranceWHAT 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?
InsuranceIS 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, CompliancePREPARING 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, MiscellaneousADDING 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 ResourcesSPRING 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 ResourcesPOSITIONING 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 SafetyTHE 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
Technology3 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, InsuranceWORKERS 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
UncategorizedThe 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
UncategorizedMake 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…