Technology has seeped into nearly every corner of modern-day business operations. Human resources has been a direct beneficiary of new technology, as HR personnel can now reach out to prospective employees and manage those on the payroll much more efficiently. From a recruitment standpoint, companies can engage with prospects more quickly and reach out to talent…

Today's digital age has drastically improved business operations across all verticals. However, it may also be contributing to the increased rate of employee disengagement as the lines between work and personal life have become blurred.A recent Gallup poll found just 13 percent of employee respondents to be actively engaged in their current roles. On the…

Recruiting in a recovering economy can be challenging, but it doesn't always have to be. Employee referral programs are a strong way to bring in potential talent when it comes to business costs and hire times. The new-hire quality that's often brought in to interview with a company is typically high, particularly since a current…

Cutting-edge technology has become a staple of modern-day business. It helps improve productivity, collaboration and convenience. It also gives employees the chance to work remotely from various locations as long as there's an established Wi-Fi connection nearby. In terms of HR services, technology has helped connect recruiters to talent more quickly and in a more seamless manner. Finding…

The Affordable Care Act was implemented to ensure that every American has access to and obtains health care coverage. Failure to comply with the new law can result in severe fines and penalties. However, mandating coverage also increased the financial burden for many companies.As a result, a number of organizations had begun offering financial incentives for…

With the economy taking slow and steady recovery steps in the wake of the Great Recession, many companies looking to add to their payrolls will often turn to the help of temporary workers. They 'try it before you buy it' strategy benefits the job seeker, the employer of record sending these individuals on assignments and…

As the U.S. economy continues to slowly rebound from the effects of the Great Recession, many organizations will be looking to add to their payrolls in 2015. In addition to making permanent hires, many organizations will turn to the help of temporary workers to accomplish many day-to-day tasks.However, there are a number of businesses who…

Temporary workers have long been the ally of companies that need competent and skilled employees, but don't want to make a long-term commitment to them by hiring them on in permanent, full-time positions. Supplemental staffing agencies, also known as an employer of record, understand the value of the partnership between themselves and their clients.According to…

When permanent, full-time hires aren't an option, many organizations turn to an employer of record to help deliver the manpower services they need. Contract workers are a valuable asset to companies that want competent and skilled employees, but only on a temporary basis.A recent press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation revealed the organization…

By Elizabeth Rice, SPHRAs the complexities in HR have grown and the service delivery of HR department has shifted, companies have broadened the scope of HR services that are being outsourced. Once traditional payroll and benefits administration back office transactions have given way to large HRO and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing); deals in which entire…