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Manuel Parada
Mar 24, 20243 min read
"Understanding California's Heat Standards: Keeping Workers Safe in Hot Conditions"
As temperatures soar in California, the issue of indoor heat has become a pressing concern, particularly for workers who spend long hours...
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Manuel Parada
Mar 23, 20242 min read
The Hidden Cost of Breakroom Snacks: How Ingredient Education Transforms Your Business
As a business owner or C Level Executive, you're constantly juggling priorities, from increasing productivity to keeping costs in check....
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Manuel Parada
Mar 14, 20242 min read
Protecting Workers Through Smart Staffing Practices
Protecting Workers Through Smart Staffing Practices: A Guide to Ethical Verification of Temporary Staffing Agency Workers Compensation...
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Manuel Parada
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Ensuring a Safer Workplace: How HR NOW Consulting Services Can Guide You Through SB 553 Compliance
California's commitment to ensuring safe workplaces has taken a significant leap forward with the enactment of SB 553, also known as the...
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Manuel Parada
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Rehiring Employees: Understanding Background Checks and Negligent Hiring in California
Rehiring Employees: Navigating Background Checks and Negligent Hiring in California When it comes to rehiring former employees,...
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Manuel Parada
Jan 10, 20242 min read
HR Now Introduces HR Hotline Services – Empowering Your Workforce
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, the need for an accessible and responsive Human Resources (HR) department has never been more...
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Manuel Parada
Nov 4, 20232 min read
Actively Disengaged Workers: A Growing Problem for Employers
In today's competitive business environment, employers are facing a growing challenge: actively disengaged workers. These are employees...
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Manuel Parada
Nov 4, 20232 min read
How HR Can Lead the Way to AI Integration: The New Role as Chief AI Officer
As the digital revolution continues to progress, organizations globally are recognizing the game-changing potential of Artificial...
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Manuel Parada
Sep 21, 20232 min read
The Value of HR Consulting in Evaluating PEOs and HR Functions
In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, the decision to partner with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or to...
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Manuel Parada
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Allergies, Ethics, and Eats: How to Feed a Diverse Workplace
Introduction Catering lunch for employees can be a great morale booster and an effective way to bring teams together. However, the...
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Manuel Parada
Sep 4, 20233 min read
Engage or Enrage: How Not to Lose Your Employees in the Maze of Morale
In recent years, the landscape of employee engagement has been anything but rosy. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace:...
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Manuel Parada
Aug 18, 20232 min read
From Digital Dives to Talent Tides: HR's 2023 Playbook!
As we ride the ever-evolving wave of the corporate world, it's essential for us, the HR mavens, to keep our surfboards polished and ready...
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Manuel Parada
Jun 1, 20233 min read
How HR Can Lead the Way to AI Integration: The New Role as Chief AI Officer
As the digital revolution continues to progress, organizations globally are recognizing the game-changing potential of Artificial...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Californi-YAY! Unleashing Employee Superpowers in Small to Mid-Size Companies
In California's highly competitive business landscape, employee development is crucial for the growth and success of small to mid-size...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Mental Health at Work: It's Time to Talk
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's something that should be prioritized in the workplace. When employees are...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Case Update: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt
On February 22, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, a case that clarifies the...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Employee or Contractor? California's Gig Economy Plays the Classification Game
As an HR consultant, I explore the impacts of employee misclassification, particularly in California's gig economy, and the potential...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Don't Forget: Remote Workers May Still Be Eligible for FMLA Leave
The US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued a reminder that remote workers may be eligible for leave under the Family...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Approaching the Finish Line: Health Benefits in the Final Stretch of the COVID-19 Emergency
As we approach the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, changes to health benefits are on the horizon. It's crucial for employers...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 12, 20232 min read
HR Professionals: The Unsung Legal Advisors & Secret Keepers Extraordinaire
If You Think Your Lawyer Knows It All, Think Again! Everyone knows that when you're in a legal bind, you call a lawyer. But did you know...
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