Category Archives: HUMAN RESOURCES

Copyright © August 2012 – The HR Matrix, llc – All Rights Reserved by Brenda Gilchrist, CoFounder/Partner, The HR Matrix, llc 1) Giving away equity. The lure of giving away equity in exchange for services may not be the best … Continue reading →

Talent Shortage or Shortage of Creative Talent Strategies? By Brenda Gilchrist A lot of people are blaming the lack of talent on the “shortage of critical skills in the U.S.” I think most of the perceived shortage is based on … Continue reading →

It is that time of year again – new employment laws for 2012 are here. Here is a highlight of the new laws and things that employers should start doing to comply. If you have questions regarding compliance, we are … Continue reading →

What to Expect from your Health Insurance Broker By Brenda Gilchrist, Principal of The HR Matrix, llc Top 10 things to expect from your company health insurance broker. Yes, it is important to have a broker of record if you … Continue reading →

Are you doing business in California? Based on our experience, California is one of the most complicated places to manage employees. In some cases, the laws are not only complicated, they’re just plain annoying. Many laws have taken away flexibility … Continue reading →

If you employ people, you need to know the difference between exempt and non-exempt jobs, or face the risk of potential hefty penalties, legal fees, and payment of unpaid overtime and missed meal periods. Most employers think of jobs as … Continue reading →

Copyright © June 2011 – The HR Matrix, llc – All Rights Reserved by Brenda Gilchrist, CoFounder/Managing Partner, The HR Matrix, llc 1.      Culture: Know your company culture; be able to articulate it in writing. Validate your perceptions by asking … Continue reading →

Business Day As Immigration Audits Increase, Some Employers Pay a High Price By ADRIANA GARDELLA Published: July 13, 2011 Workers without proper documentation must be terminated, no matter how devastating it might be for a small business. //

Copyright © June 2011 – The HR Matrix, llc – All Rights Reserved by Brenda Gilchrist, CoFounder/Managing Partner, The HR Matrix, llc The lure of getting all of your employment needs met, under one umbrella and for a fee, may … Continue reading →