As technology advances and continues to integrate into businesses' and individuals' daily routines, companies and outsourced human resources will need to begin tackling the idea of telecommuting. Allowing employees to work from home or even hiring contract workers from across the country to fill certain company gaps can be beneficial for both businesses and employees.…

The economic recession and continuing market volatility has created an employment environment resembling a revolving door, as businesses are hiring and releasing permanent and contract workers to keep their budgets tight and revenues steady. In a recent article for CIO Magazine, Michael Hugos suggests that a company looking to pump some much needed life into…

Over the past few years, the job market has gradually begun shifting for both human resources administration and permanent and temporary workers. A recent article in All Business discussed some of the demographic trends that are changing how HR will need to approach workers. First, despite a recession that has caused widespread unemployment, companies are…

Fluctuations in the economy, including the Dow Jones' most recent roller coaster ride on Wall Street, have persuaded employers to keep payrolling tight for permanent and contract workers. However, a recent survey of 773 U.S. companies from global professional services company Towers Watson found employers expect to grant moderate pay increases in 2012. Next year,…

Employment continues to be a mixed bag across the nation, as recent numbers show payrolls climbed in 31 states in July, while the jobless rate increased in 28. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, states such as New York and Texas boosted payroll figures by nearly 30,000 workers each, Bloomberg reports.…

While employers value college degrees and all the trappings of a good education among permanent and temporary workers, a recent survey revealed that a human resources administration may value emotional intelligence over book smarts when hiring. According to CareerBuilder, 34 percent of surveyed hiring managers reported that they put a greater emphasis on EI when…

The economic downturn has had far-reaching effects, touching nearly every industry and demographic across the country and hampering countless individuals chances of being hired as a permanent or contract worker. However, the Obama administration recently announced plans to aid one important and disproportionately affected share of the population - rural U.S. veterans, who, the White…

While the job market may currently favor employers, that doesn't mean finding the right permanent or contract worker for a position is an easy one. When looking to hire new employees, companies can make a number of mistakes, such as judging a book by its cover - or resume. According to EBN Online contributor Carla…

A human resources administration has a lot of tasks and people it must support, from payrolling services to hiring to employee development. When it comes to training programs and worker services, though, many HR departments forget to target management and executive positions, which are key to building a successful, high-performing business. One of the biggest…

On the heels of improved employment figures for the month of July, the first week of August continued the trend, providing some good news for both permanent and contract workers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of seasonally adjusted unemployment insurance claims for the week ending August 6 was 395,000 - a…