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THE HIRE ACT: How the Payroll Tax Benefits Affect Your Company and Your Decision to Hire New Employees

July 26, 2010

As Washington updates employment laws and tax guidelines in response to the recession, Total HR focuses on keeping our clients and potential clients aware of these changes. Two new tax benefits are now available to employers hiring workers who were previously unemployed or only working part time. These incentives are part of the Hiring Incentives [...]

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In Los Angeles and Orange County, Medical Marijuana and Social Media Seen As Emerging EPLI Issues

July 14, 2010

Questions and challenges surrounding the use of medical marijuana and social media in the workplace are on a growing list of emerging employment practices liability insurance topics, experts say. Medical Marijuana is a major topic of debate in California, resulting to mixed messages being sent to workplaces across Los Angeles and Orange County in regards [...]

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Total HR Free Webinair On August 9th at 10:00 AM: Prevent Workers Comp Fraud and Lower Your Rates

July 12, 2010

Recent court decisions have weakened the Workers Compensation legislation initiated by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger when he first took office.  Coupled with a Workers Comp Market that has witnessed 5 years of rate decreases while health care costs have ballooned, these court decisions have put the majority of California Workers Comp carriers in a deficit.  The [...]

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Staci Smith Earns Certification as a Professional in Human Resources

July 6, 2010

Staci Smith, Human Resources Manager with La Crescenta based Total HR Management, recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Staci possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous [...]

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Helping your Business be Productive and Profitable at the cost of a Double Latte

June 28, 2010

With all the uncertainty in the marketplace today, wouldn’t it be nice to simplify your operations for the cost of a Double Latte.
Well, Total HR targets your everyday HR challenges, consolidating vendors and services to foster value, integrating Payroll Solutions and Benefit Programs, simplifying HR administration and legal compliance: Helping your Business be Productive and [...]

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Lunch and Learn June 30

June 2, 2010

How to Think Like a Banker & Make Getting a Loan Easy
Total HR invites you to a lunch and learn event co-sponsored by Citizens Business Bank
Featuring:
William A. Enholm, VP, Citizens Business Bank SBA Lending
Kristy Huerth, AVP, Citizens Business/Bank Treasury Management Sales
Blake Longo, President, AJL Inc.
Learn what it takes to get the loan you need, and [...]

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Employee Wellness Programs deal with Personal Financial Issues

May 5, 2010

Paul Notaras is Founder of Consumer Financial Solutions.
The uncertainty in today’s economy presents financial challenges for most Consumers. Many Employees are able to handle these matters. However, some Employees need help to understand how to analyze and manage their personal financial issues.
Total HR understands that Employees who become distracted or stressed may not be as [...]

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Total HR as a Strategic Business Partner

May 4, 2010

By James Harwood, Total HR Management
While at Intel Corporation I managed a team of HR professionals with the title “Strategic Business Partner”.  This may seem oxymoronic to some as managers inside organizations are less likely to see their HR department as a strategic business partner and more likely to perceive HR as a hindrance or [...]

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Human Resources Outsourcing Santa Clarita

April 29, 2010

With a successful business sector and a rapidly growing population, Santa Clarita is a notable example of a “boomburb”. While experiencing a rush of positive growth, the city has maintained its suburban character and high living standards. In fact, the FBI rates it as the sixth safest city in the United States with at least [...]

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Lunch and Learn Feb. 23

February 11, 2010

Five Employment Law Hotspots – February 23, 2010
This group of business owners, executives and professionals meet once a month to discuss critical issues that face small businesses. Members hear from a guest speaker,have lunch and are provided a great opportunity for networking. If you own a business with employees, or are a key executive in [...]

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