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The 2021 Third Quarter Edition of The Californian is Now Available
UncategorizedThe 2021 third quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
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The Californian 2021 Q3 – HIRING PROBLEMS & YOUR SOLUTIONS
Recruitment and RetentionHIRING PROBLEMS & YOUR SOLUTIONS
Armand Adkins, Guardslink
One of the most recurring problems in the security industry is finding and hiring qualified security officers. If there was a show of hands, I don’t think many members of…
The Californian 2021 Q3 – LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legislative UpdateLEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Kate Wallace, CALSAGA Association Manager
As we reported to you earlier this year, Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced Assembly Bill 229 which would require the development of Use of Force curriculum for the private…
The Californian 2021 Q3 – HIRING CHALLENGES CONTINUE
Recruitment and RetentionHIRING CHALLENGES CONTINUE
Jeff Davis, TEAM Software, CALSAGA Network Partner
Every market seems to be haywire right now. Low interest rates, high building costs and excess disposable income has led to unprecedented demand and price increases…
The Californian 2021 Q3 – THE STAFFING DROUGHT
Human Resources, Recruitment and RetentionTHE STAFFING DROUGHT
Tony Unfried, CSA360
We have a new drought among the security industry... It is a staffing drought. Finding new staff has been harder than ever. According to LinkedIn there are over 53,000 jobs available in the US. For…
The Californian 2021 Q3 – CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RULES CALCULATION OF PREMIUM PAY MUST INCLUDE NON-DISCRETIONARY PAY
LegalCALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RULES CALCULATION OF PREMIUM PAY MUST INCLUDE NON-DISCRETIONARY PAY
Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court held…
The Californian 2021 Q3 – THE HEAT IS ON! AGAIN – HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION
Workplace SafetyTHE HEAT IS ON! AGAIN – HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, Preferred Broker
With the weather so hot, I thought it would be a good reminder to the members on the Heat Illness Prevention Plan requirements. CALSAGA has…
The 2021 Second Quarter Edition of The Californian is Now Available
UncategorizedThe 2021 second quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
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The Californian 2021 Q2 – CALIFORNIA RE-ENACTS (AND EXPANDS) MANDATORY COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL PAID SICK LEAVE
COVID 19CALIFORNIA RE-ENACTS (AND EXPANDS) MANDATORY COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL PAID SICK LEAVE
By Martin Vigodnier, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
On March 19, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed…
The Californian 2021 Q2 – WOMEN AND THE SECURITY OFFICER INDUSTRY
Miscellaneous, Recruitment and RetentionWOMEN AND THE SECURITY OFFICER INDUSTRY
Debbie Howlett, TrackTik, Network Partner
The year was 1945, and equality between men and women was a core tenet in the United Nations Charter. Seventy-five years later, women and girls still live…
The Californian 2021 Q2 – WHAT HAS CHANGED FOREVER
COVID 19, MiscellaneousWHAT HAS CHANGED FOREVER
Tony Unfried, CSA360
Over the last 13 months, everyone likely became very wary of hearing the phrase “The New Normal.” As the world has opened up and the vaccine has started to roll out, the changes we have…
The Californian 2021 Q2 – TERRORISM INSURANCE: SHOULD YOU BE PURCHASING COVERAGE?
InsuranceTERRORISM INSURANCE: SHOULD YOU BE PURCHASING COVERAGE?
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, Preferred Broker
Hope everyone is doing well and getting back to normal or close to it.
Based on some conversations I have had lately on terrorism…
The Californian 2021 Q2 – LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR A MORE FLEXIBLE, EMPOWERED AND ENGAGED WORKFORCE OF OFFICERS
TechnologyLEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR A MORE FLEXIBLE, EMPOWERED AND ENGAGED WORKFORCE OF OFFICERS
Jody Stier, TEAM Software Sales Engineer, Network Partner
A younger workforce of officers may be leading to shifting practices, beginning with flexible…
The Californian 2021 Q2 – SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING: THE TOP 8 TRENDS TO FOCUS ON IN 2021
Training
SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING: THE TOP 8 TRENDS TO FOCUS ON IN 2021
Chris Anderson, Silvertrac, CALSAGA Network Partner
In the physical security industry it’s really easy to neglect training your security guards. It can be expensive and…
The Californian 2021 Q2 – WOTC: IS IT WORTH THE WORK?
MiscellaneousWOTC: IS IT WORTH THE WORK?
Jeff Davis, TEAM Software General Manager & Director of Business, CALSAGA Network Partner
Manual screening and submission processes are usually tedious, even if they save you money. Industry-specific software…
Opportunity to Connect with Legal Experts
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Registration is now closed
Make plans to attend this free webinar presented by CALSAGA Legal Advisors Barry Bradley, Esq. and Jaimee Wellerstein, Esq. of the firm of Bradley & Gmelich. They will present information that you need to…
The 2021 First Quarter Edition of The Californian is Now Available
UncategorizedThe 2021 first quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
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The Californian 2021 Q1 – AB 685
BSIS, TrainingAB 685
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, Preferred Broker
Happy New Year to Everyone,
Hope everyone is doing well considering the changes we have all had to endure personally and professionally as the result of COVID 19.
More change…
The Californian 2021 Q1 – HOW TO STREAMLINE YOUR SECURITY COMPANY’S PROCESSES WITH SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
TechnologyHOW TO STREAMLINE YOUR SECURITY COMPANY’S PROCESSES WITH SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Jody Stier, TEAM Software Sales Engineer, Network Partner
Integrating your scheduling and payroll processes enhances your operational efficiency, directly benefits…