California has a reputation for having some of the most progressive labor laws in the country. These laws are designed to protect workers’ rights and ensure fair treatment in the workplace. However, they can also be complex and challenging for businesses to...
As advanced technology drives farms and factories toward a more efficient future, its relationship with human workers remains unclear. The technologies involved range from the adaptive decision-making abilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to the linear...
In response to increased media coverage, eco-friendly compliance requirements, investor trends, and evolving consumer tastes, businesses are starting to rethink their impact on the environment, society, and their approach to governance. The challenge is finding ways...
Personality assessments have gained significant popularity in the hiring process as companies strive to make more informed decisions about candidate suitability. But how effective are these assessments, and how should they be integrated into the evaluation process? To...
Payroll Belongs Under Human Resources Most of the factors that are tied to payroll are the responsibility of the HR department. Changes to pay and salaries, bonuses, working hours, benefits and deductions, onboarding, performance management, and pensions are all...
Managing Water in California Agriculture – understanding legal and logistical challenges is the first step for farms looking to manage water. Four experts provide advice. Each year California’s agriculture industry uses approximately 34 million acre feet of water to...