Category: Human Resources

  • HR News | Virginia Employee Benefits Advisors

    Pushback on Remote Work 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…

  • 12 Ways HR Can Calm Fears about ChatGPT and AI Replacing Humans | VA Employee Benefits Consultants

    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…

  • Employee Engagement: 8 Ways to Reward a Job Well Done | Virginia Employee Benefits Advisors

    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…

  • Burnout: Biggest Threat to Employee Engagement | Virginia Employee Benefits Agency

    The biggest challenge to employee engagement is burnout, according to the more than 400 respondents to the HR Exchange Network State of HR survey. Burnout, with 23% of the vote, was the top concern for motivating employees. WHAT IS BURNOUT? Burnout is a psychological syndrome emerging as a prolonged response to chronic interpersonal stressors on…

  • What Is Rage Applying in HR? | Virginia Employee Benefits Agency

    Rage applying is when young employees in professional fields get fed up with the workload, boss, compensation, or all of the above and apply to as many other companies as they can while soaking in their anger. The act of applying to other jobs when one’s morale is low is nothing new. But the term…

  • 5 HR Trends in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition During Layoffs | VA Employee Benefits Consultants

    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…

  • 4 Employee Handbook Policies to Watch in 2023 | Virginia Benefits Group

    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…

  • Achieving Healthy HR: Thoughtful Compensation | Virginia Benefits Group

    The pandemic and job market have made it difficult for employers to attract and retain talent, negatively impacting operations and profitability. Mineral’s Healthy HR framework shows you what companies with high productivity, morale, and engagement have in common. The Healthy HR framework is built on performing well on all four of the following pillars: thoughtful compensation and…

  • What Is Human Resources in the Modern Workplace? | Virginia Benefits Team

    Human Resources management is always evolving. Over the years, it has become a more prominent part of every business because it is principally responsible for recruiting and retaining the talent that allows the organization to achieve goals and flourish. No longer merely an administrative department, Human Resources professionals align talent management and hiring decisions with…

  • How Inflation Influences Layoffs | VA Benefits Firm

    The United States, like some other countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and China, are facing an inflation crisis in this post-pandemic era. Inflation has great influence on Human Resources because it can cause the need for wage stagnation and budget cuts. The biggest disappointment during times of high inflation is the possibility…