Accountability

The best teams hold themselves accountable.  Members of these teams want to be pushed.  Great teams crave accountability because they believe in the mission. High functioning teams want to be held to a high standard. Conversely, members of dysfunctional teams run from accountability. They hide from measurement.  They dislike feedback.  And they dread performance reviews. …

InterWest’s Woodland office gives back to local teens in foster care

InterWest’s Woodland office gives back to local teens in foster care.

InterWest’s Woodland  office gives back to local teens in foster care. InterWest’s Woodland office held a  successful gift card fundraiser to support youth supported by Hope’s Anchor in Woodland. Hope’s Anchor helps empower Woodland area youth who have current or former foster care experience successfully transition into adulthood. Thank you  to InterWest’s Erica Morris for…

Distinguished Employee Spotlight – America Diaz

InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: America Diaz America comes into the office every day with a positive attitude, always raising others up with her humor and compassion. One colleague describes America as “The most determined new hire go-getter I’ve met. She is outgoing and enthusiastic and lifts everyone’s spirits!” America is selfless and always thinking of how…

Significant Changes to Construction Dual-Wage Classifications

As inflation drives up salaries in all sectors, the workers’ compensation wage thresholds for construction dual class codes in California have increased as of Sept. 1, 2022. State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in July approved the recommendation by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau to increase the wage thresholds for high-wage workers. The new rates…