Shelbie Watts

Shelbie Watts is the Content Marketing Manager for Homebase. She works to provide relevant, informative and engaging material to both local business owners and their employees, and hopes to make work easier one blog at a time.

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Jobs for targeted individuals: meaning, benefits, & more

Learn how jobs for targeted individuals can benefit your business. Remember to comply with anti-discrimination laws and promote diversity.

10 ways to improve retention for hourly employees

A guide for small businesses on how to boost employee retention, with 10 tips including better perks, transparent communication and workplace happiness

What to do if an employee can’t (or won’t) work

What happens if the leave runs out and they still can't get back to work? And what about an employee who won't work despite being able to?

Impact of highest US minimum wage hangs in balance

Emeryville, California raised their minimum wage on July 1 from $15 to $16.30 per hour —making it the highest rate in the country

7 questions to ask yourself before posting a job

Whether you’re hiring employees for the first time or simply looking to fill open positions, every job post requires a llttle thought.

California labor laws: a list of 2023 changes

The new year will bring an onslaught of California labor law changes after a busy legislative session. Here's what you can expect.