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		<title>The hard fact of &#8220;soft skills&#8221; in hiring decisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:41:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent meeting with a client, they were lamenting about a poor employee.  My client was very frustrated about an employee they hired a few months ago and stated &#8220;she just isn&#8217;t working out&#8221;.  She has the experience and &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/the-hard-fact-of-soft-skills-in-hiring-decisions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Compliance Tip #10&#8212;Is your Social Media policy too draconian?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social media use by employees is a rapidly evolving issue. However, the concerns, laws and questions are even more challenging for employers and managers. Does your handbook state you can fire an employee for posting negative comments about their manager &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-10-is-your-social-media-policy-too-draconian/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Compliance Tip #9&#8211;Exempt/Non-Exempt Classifications: The Computer Professional</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-9-exemptnon-exempt-classifications-the-computer-professional/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a good business practice to review the exempt/non-exempt classifications of job descriptions periodically. Responsibilities change, and more importantly, the laws and criteria  change.  Recently, in a job description review for a client, I found an employee who was &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-9-exemptnon-exempt-classifications-the-computer-professional/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Compliance Tip #8&#8212;Access to Personnel Files</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-8-access-to-personnel-files/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>CypressRidge</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we all know, current employees have the right to inspect and copy personnel records relating to the employee’s performance or to any grievance concerning the employee. However, there are certain documents which may be excluded from the file by &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-8-access-to-personnel-files/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Doing what we&#8217;re good at is good business</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/doing-what-were-good-at-is-good-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:49:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Strong evidence suggests engaged employees are higher performing employees, they identify with the mission and vision of the company, and understand how their role supports that mission. Gallup recently reported a strong relationship between employees utilizing their strengths and heightened &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/doing-what-were-good-at-is-good-business/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Compliance Tip #7&#8211;San Jose Employers Minimum Wage Law</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-7-san-jose-employers-minimum-wage-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Voted into law in the November 2012 election, this new law impacts all employers with a facility in San Jose.  Employers with no facility in San Jose are not subject to this law. It designates the minimum wage paid be &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-7-san-jose-employers-minimum-wage-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Compliance Tip #6&#8212;Changes in the Mandatory Notices for Employers</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-6-changes-in-the-mandatory-notices-for-employers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As in past years, there are several changes effective 1/1/2013 in the notices CA employers are required to post.   Every employer is required to post such notices in a visible place for all employees, such as a break room, hallway, etc. Some of &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-6-changes-in-the-mandatory-notices-for-employers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My Holiday Perspective&#8212;The Unplanned and Mr. Rogers</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/my-holiday-perspective-the-unplanned-and-mr-rogers/</link>
		<comments>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/my-holiday-perspective-the-unplanned-and-mr-rogers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/?p=1434</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This month is extremely busy as we close out the business year, try to finish those annual goals, and plan for the coming year.  And as we all know, there is much uncertainty in the world today.  It’s that uncertainty &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/my-holiday-perspective-the-unplanned-and-mr-rogers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Compliance Tip #5&#8211;Background Checks&#8211;New form effective 1/1/2013</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-5-background-checks-new-form-effective-112013/</link>
		<comments>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-5-background-checks-new-form-effective-112013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By now, most employers are aware of the value of conducting professional background checks. It costs a little up front, but can save thousands by avoiding a bad hire. Although background checks are not legally required, if you do them, you must comply with applicable local, state &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-5-background-checks-new-form-effective-112013/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Compliance Tip #4&#8211;Written Sales Commission Plans</title>
		<link>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-4-written-sales-commission-plans/</link>
		<comments>https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-4-written-sales-commission-plans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:37:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cherryll Sevy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Effective January 1, 2013 in California, CA 1396 requires that all commission agreements must be in writing.  Here&#8217;s are some highlights of key points.  (Obviously not intended as legal advice, so consider this a heads-up to take further, more detailed &#8230; <a href="https://www.cypressridgesolutions.com/compliance-tip-4-written-sales-commission-plans/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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