employers

Volunteers will be canvassing the community from Meyers to Round Hill this week to assess the employment needs of local businesses including their current employment situation, determine future needs, and ensure Tahoe can attract and retain talented workers for a variety of occupations.

Between 2003 and 2013, Lake Tahoe experienced a steady decline in jobs, with 5,500 jobs lost. Since then, there are several factors affecting the prosperity and sustainability of both the current and future workforce and economy.

Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will conduct travel surveys with visitors and residents at several recreational and commercial locations throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin starting Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.

Dr. James Tarwater, Superintendent of Lake Tahoe Unified Schools, will provide an overview of student data at the next LTUSD School Board meeting on Tuesday, February 9.

Winter has arrived in the Tahoe Basin with very welcome early snow events and freezing night time temperatures, allowing snowmaking operations to commence to help open ski resorts early. Given California’s drought and the District’s request for continued water conservation, one may wonder about the wisdom of using water for snowmaking.

West Coast Expos is organizing the "Tahoe Business Expo," an event where property and business owners, managers, CEOs and entrepreneurs will find resources and solutions while networking with experts in almost every field. It will be held at Harvey's Lake Tahoe on October 30, 2015.

They are looking for business owners who'd like to participate as an exhibitor, people to participate in a whole day of business seminars as well as people looking to connect with local companies. Seminars are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., exhibits open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Leaving a legacy is often described as passing something down from one generation to another; in other words, what impacts will remain after a lifetime of service and actions?

Do you feel like you eat, sleep and breathe work? Employees are expected to be high performing, but has it gone too far? Lately it seems that employees are expected to act more like robots than humans. How do we change this?

In this workshop we’ll explore:

- How our culture of "never good enough" undermines human performance, motivation and contribution
- The reasons perfectionism is toxic for people
- Why the need for certainty and control get in the way

You’ll learn:

- How to get the most from people
- Tips for letting go of perfectionism

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This Webinar will focus on alcohol and drug testing in the workplace. The learning objectives will include identifying the costs/risks to businesses’ associated with having employees who are substance abusers. Also, inform employers on how to introduce an alcohol and drug testing program at their company and familiarize employers with the state laws of workplace drug testing. Lastly the webinar will discuss recent judicial decisions in cases challenging an employer’s drug testing policy. The webinar will be held from 12:00pm-1:00 pm. Cost: $45.

This webinar will focus on the common misunderstood aspects of Nevada’s various leave laws. The leave laws that will be reviewed for employers will include the FMLA, ADA , and other state law leaves. This program is pending HRCI approval. $45 to attend the Webinar. Can't Attend The Live Webinar? Cd's & Mp3 Recordings Are Available To Purchase. Please register online: www.suttonhague.com/events/|email:yvette@suttonhague.com| or by phone [702-270-3065].

This webinar will include new legislation and trends in Nevada affecting employers and business owners. The webinar will also inform of new judicial case decisions and the relevant impact for employers and business owners. The webinar will educate employers and business owners in the area of prudent employment practices and will address compliance issues. The webinar will be held from 12:00pm-1:00 pm. Cost: $45. Please register online: www.suttonhague.com/events/; email: yvette@suttonhague.com; or by phone 702-270-3065 OR 559-325-0500

This presentation will focus on Issues regarding wage and hour claims under federal and state laws which continue to hit record levels. To avoid litigation, employers must ensure that their wage and hour policies and procedures are complaint with the Fair Labor and Standards Act as well as the state wage and hour laws. This seminar discusses the latest legal developments in the area of wage and hour law, including: 1) meal and rest periods; 2) overtime exemptions; and 3) independent contractors. Webinar will be held from 12:00pm-1:00 pm.

A new, free website boasting an array of career-related services is now being offered by Lake Tahoe Community College. Current students and graduates of LTCC can use a number of online tools there to find and apply for jobs, while local employers can use it to post jobs and search for qualified applicants.

Tahoe Chamber and Barton Health, in conjunction with Small Business Majority and Covered California, will host a free interactive event on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 on the state’s new health insurance marketplace, Covered California, and how it impacts small employers in South Lake Tahoe.

Thirty-six employers will be on hand at the Tahoe Regional Job Fair being held in Kings Beach on November 7.

Employers include TRPA, Hyatt Regency, Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Raley's, PlumpJack Squaw Valley, Westshore Cafe and Inn, Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe, the Ritz-Carlton, along with many others.

THe fair will be held at the North Tahoe Event Center at 8318 North Lake Blvd. Register for the event on line. The event will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A job and resource fair for Veterans, National Guard, and Reservists returning from active duty.

Thursday, November 7, 2013
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
McClellan Conference Center
5411 Luce Ave.
McClellan, CA 95652

For more information, please call:
Jason Conley or John Plane, Veteran Representatives
916-227-0301

* Dress for success and bring your resume.
* Meet and interview with employers.
* Find out about job opportunities.
* Obtain benefits, training, and career information.
* Professional career workshops.
* Tips on behavioral interviewing.

Whether you’re looking to update your job skills, pursue a college degree, or just take classes for personal growth, there are a number of options to explore this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College.

LTCC students enjoy the highest transfer rate to UC and CSU schools for a community college of its size in California. They also learn from one of the best educated, most experienced faculty in the community college system. No matter what your educational goal is, LTCC can help you reach it.

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Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, Senator Heller, honored guests…...

California Governor Jerry Brown cleared a mountain of legislation off his desk over the weekend ahead of a midnight Sunday deadline. Here are some of the highlights of the bills he signed and vetoed.

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New figures show mass layoffs last year in California were the lowest in four-years. California employers took 4,378 "mass layoff actions" last year, meaning layoffs involving at least 50 workers.
"In terms of the last couple of years it's actually down which is a good sign," said Todd Johnson, an economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics which released the data. California posted the lowest number of mass layoff actions since 2007. Those actions resulted in 377,413 people losing their jobs.

CARSON CITY – A little-known benefit of Nevada’s public employee pension plan is the right to purchase up to five years of service towards retirement.
Referred to by some as “air time,” or the ability to add years of retirement without actually putting in the time in a public sector job, the benefit can allow state and local government workers to retire early, collecting annual pensions years before they would be eligible otherwise.

Nevada’s polices of low taxes and small government ranked it 18th among states in its ability to compete and grow its economy, according to a report released today by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will conduct travel surveys with visitors and residents at several recreational and commercial locations throughout the Basin beginning this Friday, February 24. The interviewing, to be carried out by a professional survey research company, is scheduled to take place through Sunday, March 4. Surveyors will wear badges while patrolling survey sites. Results from the Travel Mode Survey will be used to track the success of and help plan multi-modal travel options around Lake Tahoe.

Employers in northern Nevada see signs of improvement in 2012, including modest increases in sales, the likelihood of some additional hiring and even the possibility of raises for some employees.A ...