Employment

Hiring Foreign Workers In California: How Not To Do It

The case of the Bloom Energy Corporation out of California is a word of warning to any employer looking to employ practices that violate labor laws.  It’s a classic case of a business taking advantage of foreign workers by violating California min..

Keeping Your Employees Happy This Summer

Many companies believe it’s a really “cool” idea to engage employees in activities that build teams and strengthen employee morale. What better time than summertime to get your employees geared up and excited about having fun while at work? Whi..

Looking For Fame In Hollywood – Tips On Moving To LA

Lewis and Clark looked to the West for a path to the Pacific Ocean.  Nowadays, people look to the West for a path to fame and fortune.  Trying to break into the competitive world of show business can be a lifelong struggle, and the move itself is t..

The Perks (and Challenges) Of Being An Actor

Acting is all glamour and paychecks, right? It can't be stressful, otherwise how the heck could all those people in Hollywood manage it? I mean, it's just smiling and looking pretty on camera and saying stuff that isn't true, after all. Right? Oh,..

HR Resources All Small Business Owners Should Have On Hand

Most business owners know that a large part of their success or failure comes from how well they understand their own product or service and its’ market and customer base. However, an often overlooked and potentially more challenging aspect of succ..

How To Create A Diverse Working Environment

No matter what kind of business you run, you can't escape the fact that the smooth functioning of your business operations is dependent on the ability of a team of sometimes very different people to work together. Diversity is not something to be fea..

Do You Have What It Takes To Make A Living As A Comedian?

The top comedians may make it look easy, but their overnight success could have been years in the making. This article reveals some of the realities they face.