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What Employees Want: Praise and Recognition | CA Benefits Agents

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  “What gets recognized gets reinforced, and what gets reinforced gets repeated.” -Unknown In today’s ultra-competitive work environment, the companies with the winning edge are the ones that have the best-trained and well-skilled staff. However, even the best employees cannot perform well (or may even jump ship) when they are not motivated enough. Praise and … Continued

Workplace Wellbeing: 5 Recommendations from the U.S. Surgeon General | CA Employee Benefits Team

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The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently released the Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Wellness to set a new standard for expectations of employers. In this new normal, Human Resources leaders must take some responsibility for the wellbeing of those who work in their organization. The report is comprehensive and includes research and data supporting the … Continued

Gen Z: Is Quiet Quitting a Problem or a Wake-Up Call? | California Employee Benefits

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Many young employees from Gen Z are taking to TikTok to express their frustration about the workplace and profess their practice of quiet quitting. Essentially, they are remaining at their jobs and still receiving paychecks and benefits, but they are sticking strictly to their the job descriptions and maintaining precise schedules. On social media, some … Continued

How to Build a Learning Culture | California Employee Benefits

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Most HR leaders agree that building a strong learning culture is the foundation for achieving positive business outcomes and effectively confronting the future of work. In addition, a younger generation of workers is demanding more of employers, and they expect career development and continuous learning to be the norm. As a result, learning culture influences employee engagement … Continued

THREE TIPS FOR BUSINESS LEADERS WHO ARE CONSIDERING REOPENING OFFICES

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How businesses navigate their employees and customers through this pandemic will shape their culture and brand for years to come. As business leaders consider reopening offices, it’s essential not only to make the necessary modifications for health and safety but also to build trust with your employees. Here are three tips: 1. Survey employees to … Continued

CARES ACT- SMALL BUSINESS LOAN OVERVIEW

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In response to the American economy reeling from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the federal government recently signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Among other provisions, the CARES Act provides businesses suffering under the debilitating effects of the pandemic with unprecedented access to emergency loans. This document will serve … Continued

Sample FURLOUGH LETTER (COVID-19)

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Below please find a sample (from ThinkHR) letter for Furloughing employees.  Customize for your personal needs. [date]   [employee name and address]   Re: Notice of Furlough   Dear [employee name],   We regret to inform you that because of the current level of work available as a result of COVID-19, we have opted to … Continued

Celebrate the Season Safely | CA Employee Benefits Firm

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As the holiday season approaches, the economy is humming along, unemployment is low, and companies are enjoying the fruits of corporate tax breaks. Time to celebrate? Not so fast, according to the 2018 Holiday Party Survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The survey found that just 65 percent of companies are holding holiday festivities this … Continued

Workplace Wellness | CA Employee Benefits

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Picture this: You are sitting at your desk at 3pm and you realize you haven’t gotten up from your chair all day. You look around and see that you’ve been snacking instead of eating a lunch. You have read the same sentence 4 times and still can’t figure out what it means. Your back hurts, … Continued

It’s Flu Season…Again | California Benefits Agency

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When flu season hits, absenteeism skyrockets and productivity drops. In a recent article, Employee Benefit News points out that the first step is the “ounce of prevention,” the flu vaccine. Providing for vaccination can be a smart benefit to offer employees, and it requires navigating misinformation about the vaccine, motivating employees to act, and contending … Continued

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