Human Resources

Human Resources

HR News | CA Benefits Advisors


Nowadays, many employers are insisting that workers return to the office in full force. Last week, HR Exchange Network reported on Goldman Sachs enforcing a five-day RTO rule. The Street recently reported on how Dimon longs for the same at JPMorgan Chase. This is not new news. Some have suggested the big banks are concerned

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Human Resources

HR News Roundup | California Benefits Partners


Slowing Jobs and Payrolls Growth Earlier in the week, LinkedIn shared news from Bloomberg, which is behind a paywall, that although private payrolls grew by 177,000 in August, according to ADP, it was the slowest growth in five months. In addition, other data showed the slowest jobs growth in more than two years. By week’s end, the Jobs

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Human Resources

8 Keys to Building Trust at Work | CA Employee Benefits Advisors


Trust has always been important to organizational success. The pandemic seems to have put a spotlight on the value of trust and focused some significant attention on why trust matters. Trust can’t be demanded. It must be earned over time and through consistent behavior and actions. Rebuilding trust is even more difficult, but it’s even

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Human Resources

12 Ways HR Can Calm Fears about ChatGPT and AI Replacing Humans | California Benefits Agents


Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a swirling sense of anxiety, depression, excitement, and joy all at once. Many people want to use AI to make their work easier, to become more efficient. However, they are also fearful that the robots may replace them.  Human Resources professionals have an obligation to prepare the workforce for a future in

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Human Resources

Future of Work: The Skills Gap Is a Problem – Now What? | California Benefits Agents


The future of work is here, and that problematic skills gap that Human Resources professionals often talk about as being a far away challenge must be addressed now. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is threatening to replace humans at work. IBM has already paused hiring in some divisions to determine whether jobs can be completed by AI rather than people. “We’ve been saying

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Employee Experience, Human Resources

Employee Engagement: 8 Ways to Reward a Job Well Done | California Benefits Partners


At a time when many companies are trying to “do more with less,” employees are feeling overworked and underappreciated. To remedy this problem, Human Resources can help organizations foster robust rewards programs. When budgets are tight, bonuses might not be possible. Recently, however, HR Exchange Network asked users of Terkel.io to share their suggestions for rewards, and they offered

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5 Questions about the Future of Work | CA Benefits Advisors


The future of work is here. First, advances in technology are changing the way people work and require additional training. Second, employees have different expectations of employers and that is influencing leadership, policies, and the type of work people do. Let’s not forget the decisions regarding remote work, hybrid work, and all in-person work. So,

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Economy, Human Resources

5 HR Trends in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition During Layoffs | CA Employee Benefits Advisors


As businesses big and small struggle with high inflation and an economic downturn that may turn into a recession, recruiting and talent acquisition often gets pushed aside. Human Resources leaders are doing more with less and trying to handle the additional stresses of the times. As a result, strategizing for the future – when the economy may

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Human Resources

4 Employee Handbook Policies to Watch in 2023 | California Benefits Partners


There aren’t rules for how frequently you should update your handbook, but given laws do change, it’s smart to be proactive so you don’t get caught off guard. An updated employee handbook helps employees understand what’s expected of them, and helps managers ensure company policies are followed. We’ve identified four reasons to revisit your employee

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