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Are you using your unlimited memos? Trying the new search engine? Log on to the next 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: If you're new to EG, tend to use only 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). NEW in 2007! This year Employers Group will host member appreciation breakfasts throughout the state. These sessions give members the opportunity to network, meet Employers Group staff and receive information on a current or emerging HR issue. These sessions are free of charge and early registration is recommended.
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In December, California awarded $21.3 million in training funds to 56 companies throughout state. What these 56 companies don’t know is the amount of paperwork and administration they must undertake to receive the funds is burdensome. As a member of Employers Group, you can receive access to state training funds through Employers Group’s contract with the state—and we handle all the details for you. Whether you conduct your own training program or use one of ours, we’ll pay you either way. Employers Group is currently making arrangements for members to use its state-funded training program to subsidize training projects that your company will deliver to your employees in the months ahead. Benefits for you
How it works Training can include such topics as equipment operations, process, lean, process improvement, business skills, continuous improvement and workplace skills. Training cannot include compliance-related topics such as harassment, safety, or any legal topic. Receive reimbursement to defray internal trainer/staff costs, purchase training materials, or even purchase equipment to be used for training. It’s your choice. How to begin Employers Group will then schedule a one-hour conference call or meeting with you and/or your management team. |
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As an employer, you know that determining competitive and attractive benefit packages can be a daunting task. In addition to this year’s predictions of future low unemployment levels, shortage of skilled workers, and labor market pressures, retaining and recruiting employees will be more difficult than ever. Employers Group would like to invite you to participate in our The topics for the January HRPBS are divided between Survey I, Survey II & Survey III. Participants may choose to participate in any survey, but will receive survey results for all the topics covered from Surveys I, II & III. Each survey topic covers specific areas as listed below.
Survey Topics II
Survey Topics III
Deadline to participate is February 19th. Free copies of customized reports will be sent out to participants as well as the entire survey report by late March. Click here to Participate. |
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Q: Should I protest a UI claim if it is past the due date? A: Yes, the information may still be needed by Employment Development Department (EDD) in determining if the claimant is eligible for UI benefits; however, without stating a good reason for protesting a claim late you will not be entitled to receive a determination and/or ruling and may be subject to charges in the future. Q: What are considered good reasons for protesting a UI claim late? A: Generally, mistake, inadvertence, excusable neglect resulting in minimal delay with no prejudice to another party is considered good cause. The more substantial the delay the more substantial must be the explanation for the delay. If you have good cause for the delay even though EDD disagrees, you can appeal your case to the appeals board. For information about Employers Group’s Unemployment Insurance services, contact srios@employersgroup.com. |
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Employers Group is pleased to announce a new partnership with Caliper to provide members with the Caliper Profile, an assessment instrument for measuring an individual’s characteristics, potential and motivation. Validated by more than 40 years of research, this personality test measures over 25 personality traits that consultants analyze in a variety of combinations to determine how someone will perform in a specific role. Job matching emphasis About Caliper Help in making your people decisions As an Employers Group member, you will receive discounted pricing on Caliper’s solutions and a special, introductory offer of 50% off of your first Caliper profile! For more information on Caliper’s solutions, please contact Katherin Scott at Get Organized in 2007 Through our preferred Abra business partner, People ROA, Inc., Employers Group offers Abra by Sage Software as a means of increasing control over your data in one integrated solution, which you own and maintain. Sage Abra HRMS is the award-winning HR, payroll, benefits, training, recruiting, and compliance solution for small to mid-sized businesses. Integrated as a whole, Abra Suite handles all of your human resources and payroll needs in one seamlessly integrated solution. Modules are also available for purchase individually, offering the flexibility for adding to your system as your organization grows. Abra also gives you a choice of platforms, including SQL, MSDE, or Visual FoxPro. Abra Modules include:
Employers Group’s preferred Abra partner, People ROA, is a Certified Business Partner with Sage Software. People ROA focuses specifically on the needs of Human Resources, providing software, software consulting, implementation and training. For more information on Sage Abra software and related solutions, please contact Katherin Scott at 213.765.3949 or kscott@employersgroup.com. |
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Lunch ‘n Learns are online events geared for you and your HR/supervisory staff to stay ahead of the curve. Sessions are held via Webinar from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Get the training you need during your lunch hour in the comfort of your office space.
411 – Background Screening 101 When it comes to pre-employment screening the options for doing it can seem overwhelming. Not only is there a lot of information available, but background screening is increasingly becoming more and more regulated. The goal of this presentation is to provide employers with an easy how-to guide on the design and implementation of a successful background screening program. During the presentation, three simple steps will be covered that will provide insight into industry best practices, as well as assist employers in navigating the procurement and implementation process. 911 – Union Avoidance 101 With union organizing on the rise, if companies wish to stay union-free they must be assertive on making their union-free position known and proactive with Union Prevention & Management Training on the supervisory level. Unions have already surpassed election victory numbers from the previous decade. In order to initiate these new campaigns, unions are using deceitful tactics to obtain crucial company information to be used in their favor. Is your organization ready to deal with the inappropriate and manipulating procedures that are the staple of union organizing campaigns? Learn about: two recent union campaigns (Los Angeles Times vs. Teamsters and Odwella Juices (Division of Coca-Cola) vs. Teamsters, and learn Union Avoidance Training Tools including: employee opinion surveys, communication committees and supervisory training on maintaining Union Free status. 411 – AB 1825 - What you Need to Know* 2007 brings with it the final regulations of AB1825. While the state has tried to simplify the mandatory harassment prevention training for supervisors regulations, they are still somewhat complex. You will want to tune in to this FREE lunch ‘n learn to learn how AB1825 applies to your company, ask questions about its implementation and identify the most effective ways to deliver training to both employees and supervisors. In addition, helpful advice will be given to ensure compliance, reduce harassment and discrimination claims, and receive a checklist of an effective anti-harassment/discrimination policy. *This is a free event with paid membership. One connection per membership. |
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Did you do harassment training in 2005? If so, then you will need to provide mandatory harassment prevention training for your supervisory employees (at a minimum), including your executives, in 2007. Individual deadlines for completing your mandatory training will vary based upon using the training year approach (most common), individual tracking method or a combination of the two. Regardless of the method, Employers Group is ready to assist you in four ways: On-Site delivery Training also incorporates your company’s logo, includes a review and incorporation of your anti-harassment and discrimination policies into the training content itself. The program is structured to enable you to train employees, supervisors or both through a 2+1 approach. Two hours of general harassment and discrimination training that applies to any level within the organization and then one supplemental hour of training specifically tailored to supervisory employees. The training not only meets AB1825 requirements, but exceeds them. Contact a professional services manager at 800.748.8484 or email training@employersgroup.com to get the dates and times you need. Programs are cost-effectively priced and the more groups that need to be trained, the more savings you receive. Spanish instruction is also available. Online delivery As a value-add, you not only receive access to compliant and interactive harassment prevention training that exceeds AB1825 requirements, but access – at no additional charge – to all other online courses such as legal interviewing, lawful terminations, diversity, workplace violence and many others. Pricing is very cost effective and allows companies to easily train a large contingent of employees and supervisors. For pricing or to schedule a one-on-one demo, please contact jhull@employersgroup.com. Public courses Instructor Led: Do you only have a few employees or supervisors that need to be trained? Employers Group has scheduled training programs throughout the year statewide beginning in March. Send one, two or a few employees to a public course and receive the required instruction on harassment / discrimination prevention. Programs are available for both supervisory and non-supervisory personnel. Click below for information on either: Upcoming programs will be held in Costa Mesa on 3/2/07, Ontario on 3/9/07, Woodland Hills and Oakland on 4/6/07 and San Diego on 4/13/07. Express Online Training: Receive the training without the hassle of administering an online program. To register the trainee for just $75, click here or call 800.748.8484 , Option # 3, and then send the trainee name, email address and all the online classes you would like them to receive to training@employersgroup.com. All courses will be assigned within 24 hours and trainees will have three (3) months to finish the classes assigned to them. Please be sure attendees print and provide you with a copy of their completion certificate. Support of internal training
You may have already received—or will soon receive—your copy of the 2007 Employers Group Training and Consulting Catalog We are pleased to present some great new changes to our certificate programs, courses, scheduling, and value-added benefits and locations based upon the feedback we received from members and past attendees. This year there are courses and certificate programs for every level within your organization, from senior leaders to frontline employees and everywhere in between. Here is what to expect in 2007. Certificate programs We are re-releasing the Compensation and Benefits Certificate Program as a 7-course program with the same value-added benefit of the program above. Registrants can attend any other course for just $150 each. Only 5 certificate programs have been scheduled statewide and they kick-off in April. Link for area in blue: The Human Capital Development Series is Employers Group’s newest certificate program. This program is geared to more seasoned and senior HR professionals and organizational leadership. If your organization needs to get to the next level in talent identification and retention as well as individual performance and responsibility, this program is not to be missed. This certificate program will begin statewide in May. Leadership and Supervisory Skills Additionally, the program is not just for supervisory personnel but is ideal for frontline and high-value employees that your organization seeks to invest in and grow. Programs are conveniently held throughout the state in 2007 and public offerings in Spanish will begin in April. As always, any of these corresponding modules and skill sets can also be conducted on-site. New courses in 2007
We have revised our Express Online Program where organizations may only want to train one or a handful of trainees to include access to all of our online offerings for one low fee per person (not per course), including harassment prevention-AB1825, lawful terminations, legal interviewing, IIPPs, workplace violence and many more. Value-Added benefits to Certificate Programs and certain courses Additionally, some courses (interviewing, supervisory law, workplace security and writing IIPPs) will include access to our popular online training to create a blended learning approach: one part classroom, one part interactive online training. Other courses (discrimination law, wage and hour laws, wrongful terminations, and policies and handbooks) will include useful HR resource materials such as the popular voluminous how-to-guides authored by noted California lawyer Richard Simmons. Scheduling Additionally, based upon class size and discussion, content may be covered more quickly and courses may finish earlier than expected. Locations Additionally, more locations have been identified. In addition to the cities where we previously offered training, this year we will also conduct public courses in Concord, San Jose, Oakland, West Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Bernardino, Thousand Oaks Area, Artesia and Diamond Bar/Pomona. Easier registration and course search features Summary |
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If you haven’t updated your posters yet for this year, we can help you to be in compliance – and at our discounted prices, save you money in the process. We offer a full range of posters to satisfy all your postings needs. Our extensive offerings include: The California All-On-One Poster
Now it's easy to comply and eliminate multiple posting pieces with this California All-On-One Labor Law Poster. This attractive, convenient, poster includes all of your State, Federal, and OSHA mandatory posting requirements. This poster includes: Price: Members - $24.95 () Cal/OSHA Safety in the Workplace Poster
For offices - meet Cal/OSHA safety posting requirements and eliminate the risk of fines up to $25,000. This poster includes: Price: Members - $24.95 () The Professional Poster Set This two-poster kit contains a California All-On-One Poster AND a Cal/OSHA Safety in the Workplace poster. Price: Members - $44.95 () These posters and many more, along with a full selection of HR resources, are available through the EG Store at discounted member rates. And don’t forget that . So if you haven’t updated your posters yet – now’s the time to do it with us and save on the costs! For more information please visit our online store, or you may call our Member Service Center at 800.748.8484 to speak with a representative. |
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