Globalization and the fluctuating economy are changing the way businesses acquire permanent and temporary workers. Companies are encouraging their human resources administration to shift from a competition for talent to internal development strategies. The move away from the "war for talent" to a focus on strengths within was one of the main topics at the…

For businesses looking to expand their operations, outsourcing human resources can be a good way to manage the influx of job applicants that abound in light of high unemployment. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings in June was nearly unchanged from May, at 3.1 million. Overall,…

A human resources administration has a number of tasks on its agenda, from managing payrolling services to hiring practices to employee benefits, such as insurance. Group disability insurance is one benefit that some employers may find cost-prohibitive. However, a recent study from life and long-term care insurance company Unum finds disability coverage can result in…

Unemployment isn't just a burden to the millions of Americans who can't get a job - employers and human resources administration may find it harder to hire skilled permanent or temporary workers in the future as knowledge fades from lack of use. Recent research from ManpowerGroup suggests that as demand for products and services slow,…

The jobs market saw big gains in July, compared to the previous two months, potentially signalling growing optimism among human resources administration and more incoming work for payroll outsourcing firms. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 117,000 nonfarm jobs were added in July, which caused a slight decrease in the overall unemployment rate,…

Since the onset of the recession, millions of Americans have found themselves out of work and forced to adopt a more flexible mindset when it comes to searching for a job. As a result, a large percentage of the unemployed have switched careers in order to be hired as permanent or contract workers. In fact,…

Much has been made about U.S. workers putting off their retirement plans and staying in the job market longer. To accommodate this demographic, a company's human resources administration must develop specific policies and programs to bring them into the fold. However, such rules are no different when it comes to another group of individuals flooding…

Despite U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting approximately 90,000 jobs added last month, the economy continues to fluctuate and a high unemployment rate persists. Together, these factors have continued to maintain a job market that favors employers, yet undoubtedly makes it necessary for them to sift through a plethora of applications before finding the perfect…

As the economy crawls towards recovery, many business owners are outsourcing human resources to save money and maintain a level of flexibility during uncertain times. However, according to a recent survey from Insperity, employers are still facing challenges in managing the number of workers their companies house. Only 32 percent of respondents said they're adding…

Despite trepidation over the federal deficit, the economy is continuing to slowly pick up steam, at least according to more than 1,000 members of the human resources administration, recruiting, safety and security industries. According to HireRights' Employment Screening Benchmarking Report for 2011, 90 percent of respondents said they have no plans to shrink their workforce,…