Mike Hayden

2 months ago | thevalleybusinessjournal.com | Mike Hayden

California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has long been a challenge for employers, and the 2024 PAGA reforms bring changes every small business should understand. Historically, PAGA allowed employees to sue their employers for labor code violations on behalf of themselves, coworkers, and the state. While it aimed to enforce labor laws, PAGA often led to costly litigation, even for minor or unintentional violations, disproportionately impacting small businesses with limited resources.

Dec 31, 2024 | thevalleybusinessjournal.com | Mike Hayden

It’s been 10 years this January since I founded Infinium HR and 6 years since we launched our sister company Infinium Staffing. After these last 10 years of working with hundreds of businesses and employees, I’ve learned this key factor: Business is, and always will be about people. I’ve enjoyed 30 years now in the human resources ndustry, 25 of those years as a business owner, I have gained more insight into people than most business owners ever have the opportunity to experience.

Nov 29, 2024 | thevalleybusinessjournal.com | Mike Hayden

Is an economic boom on the horizon? Let’s hope so! No matter your political stance, one thing is clear: 2025 will bring change. Optimism is growing within the business community regarding potential economic expansion and deregulation under the new administration. While the outcome remains uncertain, now is the perfect time to prepare for growth and navigate a potentially tight labor market.

Oct 31, 2024 | thevalleybusinessjournal.com | Mike Hayden

Hello Valley Business Journal Readers! I’m excited to join you and, for my first article, I wanted to share some key insights on the challenges of being a small business employer in California. With 30 years of experience helping small businesses navigate the CA employment environment, I can tell you—it’s not easy! Our state’s laws are constantly evolving, and the labor market has been especially tough since before Covid. As a small business owner, mistakes can be costly.

Jun 18, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Mike Hayden |James M. Loy |John D. Negroponte |Sean O’Keefe

Democracy Dies in DarknessMike Hayden was director of the CIA from 2006 to 2009 and of the National Security Agency from 1999 to 2005. James Loy was deputy secretary of Homeland Security from 2003 to 2005 and commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1998 to 2002. J. Michael “Mike” McConnell was director of national intelligence from 2007 to 2009 and of the NSA from 1992 to 1996. John Negroponte was deputy secretary of state from 2007 to 2009 and director of national intelligence from 2005 to 2007.