Employees who are difficult to work with can drag down the mood of an entire office. To avoid this, recruitment professionals should be careful to evaluate attitude as part of the hiring process. Whether seeking permanent or temporary workers, there are several measures that can be taken to do this.First, candidates should be given the…

Organizations interested in nurturing and developing talent should consider instituting a mentorship program in the workplace. According to Forbes, strong mentor relationships are key to success for young professionals. Companies may find the investment of time and resources they make in such a program pays off significantly over time.Whether for permanent or temporary workers, mentorship…

Romance between co-workers can be a nightmare for human resources administration professionals. While courts tend to find perceived favoritism based on workplace relationships to be legal, according to Business Management Daily, such arrangements don't make for smooth sailing. An article in BLR maintained there is a danger of favoritism and hostile work environment claims during an…

Accountemps recently released an article with facts about temporary workers. While it is common to think of contingent employment as the province of clerical and manufacturing workers, or retail professionals working seasonal positions, that is no longer the case.Contingent workers are in extremely high demand in every sector of the workforce, from entry-level to executive…

Under the Affordable Care Act, employers will be able to offer significant financial incentives to workers who participate in wellness programs - as well as penalties for those who choose not to do so. These will apply to tobacco users who choose not to quit, and are fairly straightforward. The incentives it is possible to…

Many employers have or are considering a BYOD, or Bring-Your-Own-Device, policy in the workplace. BYOD allows workers to bring computers or mobile gadgets to work with which they are comfortable and familiar. It can also bolster a culture of working from anywhere, which can be very desirable to some firms. According to BLR, a BYOD policy…

It is important to human resource administration to ensure all company policies remain in compliance with federal and state law. The repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act has changed many things for the human resource community, and whether or not a business needs to take action on a specific front may be unclear. The…

Recruiters who are looking for permanent or temporary workers may wish to consider expanding their efforts to social media sites. These can be excellent opportunities to connect with candidates where they spend much of their time. Additionally, available features and programs for data analysis can point recruiters in the direction of their ideal candidates.In leveraging…

Though enforcement of many aspects of the Affordable Care Act has been delayed, there are still requirements with which employers must comply. By October 1, 2013, employers must inform their staff about public-exchange insurance options that may be available to them. This notice must be delivered automatically and free of charge to all employees, whether…

According to a recent survey from Jive Software and Harris Interactive, 91 percent of U.S., U.K. and Australian employees complete work tasks on time off. This includes any time that does not officially fall under working hours. In fact, 29 percent of U.S. workers spend more than ten hours a week working on their time…