Don't Let ChatGPT Drive You Off a Cliff AI is a great tool... trust but verify! In May 2018, an Oregon truck driver was missing for four days and had to walk 36 miles through the snow when his truck got stuck after his GPS mapping device sent him up the wrong road. In...
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California’s Minimum Wage Is On The Rise Again
California's Minimum Wage Is On The Rise Again The end of the year is approaching, and your business may be budgeting for minimum wage increases. Do you know how much you will be paying on January 1, 2025? Unfortunately, due to a ballot measure planned for this...
🌟✨🏠 From Our House to Yours: Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities! 🌟✨🏠
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Sierra HR Partners is joining hands with the incredible Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley (RMHCCV) in their extraordinary "From Our House to Yours" telethon! At Sierra HR Partners, we firmly believe in...
Supporting Employee Mental Health: A Top Priority!
📢 Supporting Employee Mental Health: A Top Priority! 🌟 May is Mental Health Awareness Month At Sierra HR Partners, we understand the significance of mental health and its impact on our overall happiness and productivity.We believe that employees' well-being is a...
HR Headliner June 2022: CalSavers Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching
In 2016, California passed a law requiring businesses with five or more employees that do not offer a retirement savings plan to participate in the CalSavers program. Employers are not required to begin sponsoring a 401(k) plan and there are no employer fees or...
Governor Newsom Issues Statewide Order Compelling Face Masks
On June 18, 2020, Governor Newsom issued a sweeping order requiring all Californians to wear masks. The order requires masks in commercial and public areas and at work. According to the order, masks must be worn in the following situations: (1) Inside of, or inline to...
As communities recover from this pandemic, will you have the employees you need to re-open?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj_mUjHva64 As communities recover from this pandemic, will you have the employees you need to re-open? 85% of applicants admit to lying on their resume or job application, and when they do it's most likely to be about their skill-set....
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL9c74zVAqI The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered our offices, stores, factories, and farms. As the nation now returns to work businesses must rebuild the workplace and develop better human resource practices. The certified consultants at...
5/22/20 COVID-19 UPDATE
Fresno’s New Emergency OrderLate yesterday, the City of Fresno released Emergency Order 2020-17. This emergency order provides additional details about announcements made at yesterday’s press conference.All businesses that are not prohibited by the state from...
Workplace Violence: Plan, Prevent, Protect
It is a sad and unfortunate reality in our world today that a violent incident could happen in the workplace at any time. The idea of preparing for an active shooter or similar situation may feel overwhelming, but avoidance will only result in greater fear and...
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Culture is a Compliance Tool Part 3: Leading With Facts, Not Fear
Culture is a Compliance Tool Part 3: Leading With Facts, Not Fear It's common for supervisors to hear statements like, "I read online that you can't do that," or "My friend who’s an attorney says that’s illegal," or “My doctor says I don’t have to tell you anything...
More HR Wisdom from Hollywood Drama
What We Can Learn From the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni Saga In January 2025, when news was breaking about Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, we saw an important lesson for HR managers about navigating the resignation of potentially toxic...
2026 HR Checklist: Steps to Start the New Year Right
2026 HR Checklist: Steps to Start the New Year Right Can you believe we’re in the year 2026?! If your business feels anything like ours, it’s already off and running in a big way. Each new year brings new legislation, updated documents, and changing regulations, so HR...
Real Talk, Real Growth: The Case for Honest Feedback
Real Talk, Real Growth: The Case for Honest Feedback September 2025 At Sierra HR, we often hear from managers who are frustrated with an employee’s unreliable attendance, or subpar performance, or lack of initiative and motivation. “What should we do?” the manager...
