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Cal/OSHA, Safety, Training, Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, WVPP

California employers must implement Workplace Violence Prevention Plans (WVPP) by July 1st! This new requirement applies to nearly all California public and private employers. Ethos has developed a customized WVPP program to help employers comply with these new regulations. Note: On Demand Clients receive a discount on their customized plan. See information below. Why is a WVPP Necessary? In 2021,…

You Built Your Business, But Are The Customers Coming?

March 12, 2024

compliance audit, Hiring, Payroll, Recruiting, The Magic of Human Connection, Training

Many of you know I am a big baseball fan (more on that next month), and everyone knows the famous line: “If you build it, he will come,” from the movie Field of Dreams. Did you know it is also one of the most misquoted lines ever? Most people believe the line is if you build it, they will…

Unveiling the Power of the Employee Value Proposition:Part 2 of 3

March 9, 2024

Employee value, employee value proposition, Ethos Insights, Hiring, The Magic of Human Connection

By Melissa Araya Greetings, Hiring Managers! Welcome back to the second installment of our exploration into crafting an Employee Value Proposition (EVP). In Part 1, we discussed the power of an EVP as the guiding compass and GPS for your hiring strategy. I have more information to share, so I am going to add more…

Renewal in 2024!

February 24, 2024

Client focused, Ethos Insights, Recruiting, Renewal, Special offer, The Magic of Human Connection

Long-time readers of my newsletter know that I pick a word each year and set an intention. This year, I decided that the team would be involved in choosing a word and setting an intention for Ethos. We held our annual retreat in January, discussed some options, and then decided our word for 2024 is Renewal. …

Unveiling the Power of the Employee Value Proposition: Part 1 of 2

February 7, 2024

employee value proposition, Hiring, Recruiting

By Melissa Araya Hello, Hiring Managers! Today, I am going to shine a light on a crucial but often overlooked element of your hiring strategy: your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) – how it acts as the GPS to streamline your process, minimize the chance of incompatible hires, and maximize the potential for building a cohesive…

Curiosity- The Word for 2023

December 8, 2023

Curiosity, date with destiny, facination, frustration, The Magic of Human Connection, tony robbins, values

Are you ready for the end of the year? We know it is coming, but once we hit October 1st, we blink, and it is the end of the year. I know I am not alone here! As we close out the year, I wanted to end on the same note I started on this…

AI’s Impact and Pitfalls

December 8, 2023

AI, ChatGPT, The Magic of Human Connection

One of the topics our team is following is the discussion and unknown impact that AI will bring to industries, including HR. Many companies are rushing to embrace AI, but there are still many unanswered questions, issues, and pitfalls. I am a reasonably early technology adopter, but I will wait to see how this plays…

What Are You Risking When You Don’t Address Disruptive Employees?

August 25, 2023

Disruptive employees, legal risks, PIP

We hear the expression “how quickly time flies” all the time. It could be said regarding the changing seasons, when looking at your kids, or when an anniversary sneaks up on you. It does feel like time is speeding up, and there are not enough hours in the week for business owners to get everything…

Is HR Ready for AI?

August 25, 2023