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Green Cadre Graduation

Congratulations to the Monterey County Workforce Development Board’s GREEN CADRE participants! GREEN CADRE is powered by the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps. Upon graduation, participants have accepted jobs at the California State Parks and at Tesla Motors!

Watch the graduation of the first #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps GREEN CADRE cohort in Monterey County!

Hiring Right – The First Time

Harvard University wrote a book titled Hiring and Keeping the Best People, which talks about the cost of poor hiring practices. The Business Essentials book stated that bad hiring brings down performance and can be painfully costly in the long run. Painfully costly is defined as 24 times the base compensation of the poorly hired person. Can you afford it? CEA’s hiring system will help businesses and HR professionals avoid costly hiring mistakes.

Topics covered in this presentation:

Know what you need to hire
Reduce time spent writing job ads and descriptions
Discover where applicants are and what to pay them
See the critical hiring steps between accepting an application to the 1st day of work
Unlock the recruiter’s toolkit for quality hires and fit
Develop legally defensible behavioral interview questions targeting proven performer’s skills
Uncover hidden tips, tools, and tricks for effectively managing on-the-job (OJT)

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

Leading Change – Surviving Change

Leading change is never without challenges. Your role as a leader is to proactively address the impact of the change on your organization and your team.

Topics covered in this webinar:

Assessing if you are ready to lead change
Developing a strategy for leading & managing successful change
Assessing how change impacts your organization, departments & team members
Giving your team tools to deal with what is new
Recognizing your current leadership style
Identifying how to become a successful change leader
Learning to build advocates of change on your team
Developing approaches & techniques for managing stress and emotions of team members

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

2023 Labor Law Update

2023 looks to be a bit brighter regarding the pandemic, but the Legislature refocused its attention on passing a multitude of labor and employment bills.

Topics covered in this webinar:

New pay transparency requirements
Mandatory bereavement leave
California Family Rights Act and paid sick leave law changes
New cannabis use rights
Minimum wage and exempt salary increases
COVID-related extensions and updates

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

Recruiting in a Pandemic World

Are you having a difficult time finding qualified people to hire with the ever-changing COVID-19 restrictions & regulations? This training shows how the pandemic has changed recruiting and gives you tips on how to market, interview, and follow up to get the best candidates to fill your job requirements.

Topics covered in this webinar:

The new way of recruiting
Cost of recruiting new talent
Employer’s pain points
The Contact Trifecta

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

Creating a Culture of Professionalism, Civility & Respect in the Workplace

A culture of trust, professionalism, and respect enhances team efforts and goal attainment. With insight, understanding, and skill development, we can learn to respect others and value differences as opportunities and strengths.

By watching this webinar, you’ll learn:

What is meant by workplace respect?
Barriers to understanding & respect
Strategies for respectful communication
Etiquette in the workplace
Embracing diversity & inclusion
Communication across generations
The importance of validation & appreciation

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

Customer Service – Exceeding Expectations & Building Loyalty

Customer service is receiving a great deal of attention in almost every business and industry. The purpose of this training is to measure and increase customer service performance in both employees and managers. Discover why customers stop doing business with a company. Learn how to increase customer loyalty in your company.

By watching this webinar, you’ll learn:

Understanding the communication process
Create better customer care
Identify external and internal customers
Develop a positive approach to dealing with customer
How to effectively respond to customers
Develop Repeat Relationships

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

Employee Handbooks

An employee handbook is one of the most important communication tools you can have between your company and your employees. Not only does it set forth your expectations for your employees, it also describes what they can expect from you and ensures your business complies with state and federal employment laws.

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

What Employers Need Today

Employers are facing challenges today in recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees. This training explores today’s trends in the workplace. With record-high resignations and employees reassessing their work-life balance, employers are learning that they need to work hard to find and retain key employees.

This presentation includes collaborative ways to ensure that employers are able to obtain employees that are ready to hire and resources that will help everyone succeed.

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

What’s New in 2022: Labor Law Update

2021 was an unprecedented year in so many ways. 2022 looks to be a bit brighter regarding the pandemic, however, with all of the laws the California Legislature and Governor passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been difficult to keep up on what is and isn’t new.

This presentation informs you of the latest updates and new bills that touch on almost every facet of employment for 2022:

New Policies, Practices, and Record Requirements
2022 Minimum Wage Updates
Safety and COVID-19 Changes
Industry-Specific Laws
Recent Case Law – a Glimpse into the Future

Download the informational flyer here.

Download the webinar handouts here.

This webinar was presented by the California Employers Association and sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

Tourist Towns In Turmoil As Open Jobs Go Unfilled

There are signs the U.S. economy is regaining its footing, with the lowest number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment since the pandemic started. But businesses are struggling to find workers. Carter Evans reports.

Why The Best Hire Might Not Have The Perfect Resume

Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the “Scrapper” a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace. “Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose,” she says. “Hire the Scrapper.”

5 Ways To Kill Your Dreams

All of us want to invent that game-changing product, launch that successful company, write that best-selling book. And yet so few of us actually do it. Brazilian entrepreneur Bel Pesce breaks down five easy-to-believe myths that ensure your dream projects will never come to fruition

How to Answer: Tell Me About Yourself.

Remember: Don’t try to squeeze in too much information or your interviewer WILL start to tune out.

A good interview is a dialogue, not a monologue. Keep it concise and give your interviewer the chance to dive in and ask questions. Practicing your answer over and over will be the key to success, so break out the mirror and a stopwatch, or get the full advantage of the interactive practice tool inside our Big Interview training system.

Podcasts

Looking for Capital for Your Small Business?

Are you looking for capital for your small business? Listen to this podcast featuring SBA’s Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access, Bill Manger. He discusses options such as the SBA’s free online “Lender Match” tool, microloans and grants for small businesses at Grants.gov.

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Jaime Fall Talks Upskilling on “All Things Work” Podcast

How can employers ensure their employees have the skills needed to keep up with a changing economy? UpSkill America Director Jaime Fall joined SHRM’s “All Things Work” podcast to discuss how upskilling can help companies stay competitive, how employers can find partners to build an upskilling program, and examples of upskilling initiatives from around the country.

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