The power of digital tools is rearranging every aspect of how we live and work. Social networking, email and instantaneous information brings risks proportionate to their potential rewards. Simply clicking on an email with an interesting subject line can cause a malware and virus invasion choking a computer and compromising a company’s digital security. Of… Read more »
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FMLA Grows
Employers in the US learned the Family Medical Leave Act protects an employee’s job rights even if the employee fails to indicate an expected return-to-work date. Not only that, but the same decision declared a grandchild qualifies for consideration even if the employee isn’t a guardian. The case is Gienapp vs Harbor Crest, decided by… Read more »
The Great Paradox
The following article is posted on California City News. Despite stagnating wages, public employers are seeing surging employment costs due to increasing pension and healthcare bills. The result is frustration for workers and managers alike. The story of the Great Recession is one of declining, or at best, flat wages. Though employee productivity has… Read more »
Bistro Attire? What is it?
Our event clients frequently request servers to come in “bistro attire.” As with terms like “formal”, bistro attire is a general and vague description of the desired dress. There are variations that servers need to be aware of and prepare their wardrobes so they come ready for each assignment. It’s a good idea before accepting… Read more »
No Cost Key to Recruiting Success?
Is your company looking to increase productivity, enhance your employee’s loyalty and boost your company’s appeal to potential employees? Is it possible to to achieve all this at no additional cost to your company? Could you actually save money while achieving these kind of gains? There is one employee perk that can benefit both the… Read more »
Going On on an Event Assignment? Stay Safe and Comfortable!
Remember to use lots of sunblock! That includes lip balm and lotion. The events we typically serve are in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. You can plan on spending most of your assignment time in the sun. The weather in the valleys is significantly hotter than localities around the Bay or the Coast. No matter… Read more »
Meet Our Summer Interns
This summer you may see a familiar face or hear a familiar voice on the phone. Talia Gonzalez returns to BOLT after successfully finishing her first year at Dominican University in Marin. This summer she’ll be filling various roles as she covers for vacationing staff members. She can expect to be exposed to several different… Read more »
Ways to Save $
With school out, summer is usually a time to take a bit of a break from the driving stresses of commuting. It is also a good time to evaluate travel alternatives. Commuters in Solano County have SOLTRANS to move them around Vallejo and Benicia as well as bring them to Walnut Creek BART. From there… Read more »
Interns Help Business, Business Helps Interns!
Savvy business people and government managers have long recognized the many advantages young, typically college age, people can bring to an organization over the summer and other vacation periods. A recent AP article highlighted the new levels Silicon Valley biggies like Google have elevated the opportunities and perks they offer to young talent. As you… Read more »
You Know You're in Troble When…
…a Texas jury delivers an $11.6 million award against you! Microsoft unwittingly sponsored a real life, on-the-job soap opera that is enormously costly even setting aside the astronomical sum the jury handed the plaintiff. This is a case study of a runaway manager creating a catastrophe. The story contains a ton of nuggets that apply… Read more »