Employer Services

​Business Services

At no cost to your business, we offer a skilled and professional Business Service Representative that will guide your company or organization through the following resources and services:

Customized Employment Services

We are able to customize your staffing needs by:

• Developing your job announcements
• Publicizing your job announcements
• Coordinating your on-site recruitment events
• Screening the cover letters and resumes your prospective employees
• Interviewing your prospective employees
• Determining your eligibility for hiring and training incentives and tax credits

For more information about our customized employment services, call 510-307-8014.

Economic Development

 
Local Business Resources
The City makes loans available for Richmond businesses, provides education and outreach, and has adopted the Richmond Business Opportunity Ordinance which requires a minimum of 20% of each contract to go to local businesses. 

CalGOLD - Business Permits Made Simple
CalGOLD directs you to agencies that administer and issue business permits, licenses and registration requirements from all levels of government. 

Contra Costa Economic Partnership
An association of business, education and public sector leaders dedicated to retaining and creating quality jobs for Contra Costa to maintain the county's quality of life. 

Economic Development Alliance for Business
The economic development organization that serves the East Bay, providing assistance with site location, financing, regulatory coordination, workforce and a number of business climate issues.

Outplacement Services & Resources

 
Rapid Response Assistance for Employers
The Rapid Response Program is triggered by a WARN Notice and is designed to provide outplacement services to employers and their employees in the case of layoffs and/or facility closures. A Rapid Response Team consist of representatives from RichmondWORKS and representatives from EDD who will work collaboratively with a company and employees to provide transitional needs prior to the layoff and/or facility closure date. Available services include informational briefings, workshops, on-site registration for training programs, unemployment insurance benefits, and links to community services.

For more information about our Rapid Response Program, call 510-307-8029.

Labor Market Information

 
Employment Development Dept. Labor Market Information
The California Labor Market website provides a wealth of information pertaining to labor force information which includes employment and unemployment rates, occupational profiles, required posters and notices, and employers and employee rights. This website also has a variety of data and publications pertaining to Labor Market Information (LMI) and skilled consultants to help you understand and use this valuable information. 

America's Career InfoNet (ACINet)
This U.S. Department of Labor website provides extensive information regarding occupational trends, industry information, wage data, and state information.