February 2012 Blog Posts (7)

 "No other business skill is as valuable or provides a more lasting legacy than networking to help you reach your goals. Every interaction with a new person can be a golden opportunity for a new networking connection."  Great networkers are people connectors who are:

• Outgoing but vitally interested in others.
• Excellent communicators but also keen listeners.
• Positive about themselves and others.
• Open to possibilities…

By Jennifer Jacobus, PHR-CA

San Diego Employers Association

January 1^st brought about some new laws in the employment law arena that employers should be aware of.  Following is a sampling of some of the laws that went into effect January 2012:

The Wage Theft Protection Act amends the California Labor Code providing greater protection to workers, specifically making changes in the way workers…

Urgent request for Character Witness support of a DEAR friend and colleague - as well as an active participant in the GSDBA and gay & lesbian community: Allan Spyere.

If you know Allan, you know what a true blessing he is to everyone he meets. PLEASE watch this video and take action to support him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFq5ReXa8nw&feature=youtu.be. 

Call and send your…

In 2011, the GSDBA's Marketing Affinity Group (lovingly referred to as MAG by its members) held two Speed Marketing events. At both of these events, participants (who paid a nominal fee to attend) met in short increments with various marketing specialists who provided feedback and ideas to improve each company's marketing strategies.

Also, during both events, participating MAG members donated their services to a grand prize winner. At the first event, which was held in March, the…

The New Year comes filled with promises and good intentions to improve our lives through better health / fitness, and well-being. Why do New Years Resolutions often do not work? It is not due to the lack of effort, desire, or ability, but rather due to the lack of support and often unrealistic goals, that leave many resolutions unfulfilled.

You can achieve success with support from a personal trainer, nutritionist, yoga guru,…

2012 Cause Conference