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In every workplace, much like in every kitchen, there’s a secret ingredient that transforms the good into the great. At Allevity, we believe that ingredient is kindness. More than just a nice gesture, kindness fuels collaboration, trust, and positivity, forming the foundation of a truly effective team. Let’s dive into why kindness matters, and how you can bring more of it into your workplace to create an environment where everyone thrives.

As businesses expand and the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, employing out-of-state employees has become not only a common strategy, but also a more expected option from in-house employees. 

Signed into law on October 7, 2023 and effective January 1, 2024, SB700 brings significant amendments to the Fair Employment and Housing Act. This landmark legislation aims to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their off-the-job cannabis use. With increasing legalization and normalization of cannabis use, SB700 addresses a critical gap in employment protections.

On October 13, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 525 (CA SB 525), setting a new minimum wage standard for healthcare workers starting June 1, 2024. This wage increase addresses economic disparities within the healthcare sector and improves workers’ living standards. Wage increases will be phased in over the next several years and vary depending on various factors. Smaller and rural hospitals will have less substantial increases in the immediate term than larger metropolitan institutions.

In the complicated world of recruitment, where the balance between employer needs and candidate...

Losing a valued employee is one of the hardest challenges an employer can face. Not only have you lost that employee’s services, but the relationship you have built over their duration at your organization is now going away, too. Unfortunately, this is the reality of the workforce today: people change jobs. And, even more unfortunately, too many employers fail to plan for it.

Independent contractors have long been invaluable for businesses who can’t always employ a full staff, and it’s common for situations to pop up in which employers can’t spare a regular employee’s time to work on one-offs, seasonal jobs, or specialized tasks—to name a few examples.  

Employment seekers should see a job hunt in the COVID-19 climate as an opportunity: This is the time to find a job.

Are you seeking a high-paying job, but don’t want to invest in a four-year or graduate degree? You don’t need to have a college degree to get a good job. There is a new kind of job that emphasizes skills over education and work experience.