Want to be Sure you're Getting the
Most Value for your Membership?

Are you contacting the Helpline whenever you have a question? Using your free memos on the website? Trying the new search engine? Attending free Lunch 'n Learns? Taking advantage of the free reference librarians?

Log on to the upcoming FREE lunchtime webinar to make sure you're taking advantage of the many benefits of your Employers Group membership.

The next “Getting the Most” webinar is on:
Tuesday, January 30, 2007, from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm.

If you're new to EG, tend to use one service and want to know about more, or just haven't had time to keep up with our new features, join us to learn why an EG membership is such a valuable resource!

Register (free to members) by sending an email to msc@employersgroup.com, or by calling 800.748.8484 (option 3).

2007 California Payroll Taxes
& Outlook for UI Trust Fund

California shows an improved outlook regarding the condition of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the UI Fund balance was $1.3 billion at the end of 2005 and is projected to end with an estimate of $2.4 billion at the end of 2006, $3.0 billion at the end of 2007 and $3.3 billion at the end of 2008. Even though the outlook is getting better, tax rated employers’ will continue to have UI taxes based on the schedule F “plus” a 15 percent surcharge as required when the UI Trust Fund balance dips below specified levels.

Click here for a copy of 2007 payroll taxes for California employers.

Train Next Year - Use this Year’s Budget!

EG Announces New and Revised Programs and Specials for 2007

Do you have budgeted funds that have not yet been utilized this year? Do you, your staff or your supervisory employees need training? Use this year’s remaining budget dollars to train employees early next year!

Call Member Services to register for any of these programs at 800.748.8484 (option 3).

Human Resources Professional Series
This program has been revised for 2007 and includes new topics with fewer hours. The entire series consists of EIGHT 4-hour courses delivered every other week for 16 weeks. Topics include: Introduction to HR, employment law, terminations, wage and hour, leaves of absence, selection and interviewing, compensation and benefits trends and HR communications. BONUS: Participants in this series are able to register for any other course for just $150 each throughout 2007! (Some course restrictions may apply.)

Costa Mesa begins January 16
Ontario begins January 23
Pasadena area begins February 21
San Francisco begins February 21
San Diego begins February 28

Leadership Skills
This series has been revised to include two components. Choose one or choose them both! This series is geared to all levels of the organization from frontline to supervisory and management. Courses are delivered once a week for six or 12 weeks depending on the skill sets selected.

The first component, the supervisory skill set, encompasses SIX modules including leadership, communications, conflict, motivation, performance evaluation and supervisory laws.

The second component, the productivity skill set, encompasses SIX modules including coaching, teamwork, problem solving, decision making, planning/project management and time management.

Six-week Productivity-Only Skill Sets begin:
03/01 - Costa Mesa
03/06 - San Diego
03/15 - Oakland
03/20 - Long Beach

(Note: Supervisory skill set was formerly known as Basic Leadership Skills and productivity skill set was formerly known as Advanced Leadership Skills.)

Compensation and Benefits Certificate
Employers Group is pleased to re-introduce the Compensation and Benefits Certificate Program. This program returns in 2007 as a SEVEN-module program delivered every other week for 14 weeks. Only FIVE programs will begin this year starting in April. If you would like to be added to the interest list, please email training@employersgroup.com.

Human Capital Development Series
This series, created in partnership with Morrie Shechtman and Fifth Wave Leadership, is geared to all organizational leaders enabling them to better understand and influence the inter-relationships between corporate values and employment practices. This high-impact series focuses on increasing performance through people. Coursework in this series is offered in EIGHT 4-hour modules once every other week for 16 weeks. Limited programs will be available beginning in March. To be added to the interest list, please email training@employersgroup.com.

Bonus for Certificate Program Registrations
Any participants in the HR Professional Series, Compensation & Benefits Program or Human Capital Development Series can register for any other public workshop offered by Employers Group for just $150 each throughout 2007. Sign up early to take advantage of these tremendous savings. (Offer does not apply to classes in the human capital development series and cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion.)

How does your Compensation Plan
Measure Up in Today’s Market?

The 2007 Professional Compensation Survey is now available!

This survey covers all major metro areas in California with breaks by county, industry, and employment size. You’ll find the most current pay levels for over 110 professional exempt positions spanning the following 10 functional areas:

Survey scope:

ORDER TODAY!

If you have any questions, please contact us at 800.748.8484 (option 4) or via e-mail at surveys@employersgroup.com.

Training for 2007!

Click here for ADVANCE information about Employers Group’s 2007 Certificate Programs and Public Workshop offerings. Check out the courses included in the HR Professional Certificate Series, Senior HR Certificate Series, Compensation & Benefits Certificate series, and the Leadership Certificate. Also included is a comprehensive listing of all 2007 public workshop topics.