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Tribute to Mike Deblieux, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHRca
Mike Deblieux, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHRca  Mike Deblieux, former President of PIHRA and valued PIHRA member, passed away on November 17th, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Mike’s family shared that he was at peace with his cancer diagnosis being a part of his life journey. It’s clear this component of his life was never one
A Sneak Peak Into 2023 PAGA Updates – Q&A with Leonora Schloss

Leonora Schloss reflects on her experience with CELU22 this year and shares some valuable insights around the changes that lie ahead when it comes to Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Learn more through CELU22 on-demand!

A Sneak Peak into Wage & Hour Employment Law Updates: Q&A with Paul Fleck

Paul Fleck discusses the importance of the 2023 upcoming Wage & Hour employment law updates.

Three Ways To Make Your Organization Attractive To A Diverse Candidate Pool
  We know hiring practices aren't always inclusive, and while there's much for Californians to be happy about right now – unemployment remains low, wage growth continues, declining poverty rates – there is one HR data set that remains perpetually concerning: diverse hiring. Despite billions invested in diversity and inclusion interventions over the past decade, if you are recruiting for a
High-Impact Retention Strategies for a High Turnover World

Hiring in the last year has been one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, largely due to the complexities brought on because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies are having a hard time finding people to fill positions, retaining current employees, and retaining them once they’re onboarded, resulting in a U.S. labor shortage unlike any other we’ve seen in the past.

3 Big Reasons to Renew Your PIHRA Membership (or Join!) Now
3 Big Reasons to Renew Your PIHRA Membership (or Join!) Now At PIHRA, our goal is to give you the fuel you need to stay informed, compliant, and moving forward in your career. That means rolling out new content and tools designed to help you navigate our constantly evolving industry — and to keep offering
The Value of a Human Resources Degree: Q&A with CAHR22 Keynote Dr. Mark Allen

Dr. Mark Allen sat down to share his background, insights on the current HR landscape, and the value of a Human Resources degree.

3 Top Threats Facing Talent Acquisition

Recruiting and hiring are among the biggest challenges facing HR professionals since the pandemic started. HR teams are doing their best to keep up with the changing dynamics, but there is no denying the shifts that have occurred in the employment landscape.

Coaching: A Preventative Mental Health Solution

Coaching serves as a multifaceted tool to improve the lives of workers across a broad spectrum of needs, helping individuals to improve their self-awareness, clarify their goals for development, enhance workplace skills, and reach greater potential.

Understanding the Hiring Crisis and How To Overcome It

Hiring in the last year has been one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, largely due to the complexities brought on because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies are having a hard time finding people to fill positions, retaining current employees, and retaining them once they’re onboarded, resulting in a U.S. labor shortage unlike any other we’ve seen in the past.