
Dilemma of the Month: Switching Careers Doesn’t Mean Starting Over
Just because you are new to a field, don’t think you need to
start at the bottom.

Startup of the Month: Factory OS
You might not associate remote work with construction, but Mare
Island-based Factory OS is redesigning the business model by
building multifamily homes off-site, then shipping them to the
designated location.

Dilemma of the Month: Be Fair When Considering Outside Candidates
Hiring new people with new ideas and varied experience is always
a good idea. It’s also good to think about what the current staff
thinks and make sure they are happy.

Dilemma of the Month: New Systems Require Proper Training and Patience
It’s not just about learning new functions and how to run reports
in the new system, it’s about change. Here are the areas of
concern and how to fix them.

Dilemma of the Month: Easy Ways to Thank Employees in a Hard Year
There are many ways to show employees how much you care about
them, even if you can’t shower them with gifts and bonuses.

10 Tips for the Times
Whether buying or selling, here are things to know that will make the process smoother
It’s important to put yourself in the best possible position when negotiating perhaps one of the biggest purchases or sales of your life. Here are 10 tips to help you through it.

Dilemma of the Month: Why Attendance Policies Are So Important
It’s within an employer’s rights to set an absentee policy
that makes sense for the business. Here’s what that
could look like.

Dilemma of the Month: How to Approach and Improve Diversity Hiring
How can employers improve the diversity of their hires without
violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Back to Business — Not as Usual
Four strategies to help employers avoid litigation as California reopens
Companies can expect to see COVID-19-related employment lawsuits from nearly any corner. These strategies can help mitigate risk.

California Manufacturers Are Innovating for the Pandemic
In our series, The Big Fix, industry experts explore how the region can rebound from the coronavirus shutdown
The pandemic has revealed how manufacturers can pivot and innovate quickly to make needed products, keeping the critical supply chain going.