With the large number of candidates applying for any one job, a company's HR administration is increasingly forced to look for creative ways to identify standout applicants. One strategy businesses are beginning to employ is personality tests. Through personality tests, employers and HR departments are able to supplement information commonly found on resumes with more…

As the economy continues its slow but steady recovery, businesses are turning to contract workers to help them address their employment needs while also continuing to keep overhead costs low. "A lot of companies have recognized it's a tremendous, time-consuming challenge to hire people," Paul LaFrance, an employment expert, told Crain's Detroit Business. "We're having…

Despite a job market that favors employers, businesses are still running into walls when searching for qualified and skilled candidates to fill openings. As a result, many industries are looking to temporary workers to fill these positions. Connecticut manufacturing is one such sector, as a recent survey from the Connecticut Business & Industry Association reports…

Many business owners and managers are not aware of all the applicable laws and requirements related their company's HR services. They are liable for wrongdoing, even if they break rules unknowingly. Administering an HR audit to stay updated on best practices can be an effective way to reassure an employer that its department meets current…

Despite once being an entrance into a life of prestige and power, the legal profession has felt the blow of the economic recession. According to the Wall Street Journal, the legal industry is increasingly relying on temporary workers - or contract attorneys - instead of hiring in-house lawyers. There is a rising backlog of unemployed…

The Massachusetts House is considering a bill that would bring temporary staffing agencies under the supervision of the state Department of Labor Standards. The measure - a reform of the outdated Employment Agency Law - would require agencies that employ blue-collar workers to provide written information to employees about safety, job details and compensation, the…

A hearing was held last week in Massachusetts to request updates on a bill that would force all staffing agencies in the state to conduct operations under the same registration requirements. The bill was filed by state Representative Linda Dorcena Forry of Dorchester and Senator John Hart of South Boston. "The very design on the…

One of the biggest perks of hiring an Employer of Record is the ability to streamline operations. Smaller companies see the biggest benefit of this, since administrative work such as managing employee paperwork and staying up-to-date on employment laws takes up time that could be spent on core business operations. The Wall Street Journal explains…

Telephone interviews of 500 executives in the marketing and advertising industry revealed a positive hiring trend for the sector, according to Direct Marketing News. Los Angeles-based staffing firm The Creative Group conducted the survey in April for its Hiring Index for Marketing and Advertising Professionals. The results showed that 22 percent of employers plan to…

An Employer of Record service handles most - if not all - legal obligations for a company that takes on temporary help. Such responsibilities include background screening, on-boarding and payroll processing, and allow the company to shift its focus onto core business needs. Once placed, a temporary worker typically has a probationary period that lasts…