Statistically, it is fairly likely that employers will encounter workers with substance abuse issues at some point. Should this occur, it is necessary to address the situation correctly. This can ensure employee and employer approach one another with respect, and can also prevent negative ramifications legally.As most human resources professionals know, it is a good…

In June, the Society for Human Resource Management surveyed hundreds of HR professionals at its annual conference. According to the results, recent areas of concern in human resources administration include employee relations, recruiting, health care reform, leadership, compliance and training and development.A reputable staffing and human resources outsourcing firm can be a solution to worries…

Staffing firms and recruiters are reporting quite a bit of difficulty in sourcing qualified candidates for many positions. As a result, some organizations have begun to offer online courses to help job seekers develop the skills they'll require to get the positions they want.These courses can cover topics like HTML 5 and other computer tasks.…

According to USA Today, temporary workers are increasingly common in the manufacturing sector. As the economy's recovery continues, manufacturers are still unsure of the wisdom of adding permanent staff members. The pace of the recovery plays into this, as do seasonal cycles of supply and demand.Using temporary or contract workers allows companies to meet demand…

Companies experiencing a period of rapid growth may find certain organizational tasks are falling to the bottom of their to-do lists. However, these things are often essential to the function of a business and can't be ignored. One solution to this time crunch that does not involve making new permanent hires is outsourcing.According to VentureBeat, small-and…

Many companies have had to confront the issue of an employee who made inappropriate posts online in her or his personal time. Some chose to fire the worker in question despite the infraction not taking place in the workplace because the subject matter was too offensive or otherwise sensitive to overlook. Employees simply may not…

The use of social media on company time and about company events is of interest to human resources administration professionals. It can certainly present problems, though recent research reveals it may also have value. According to a study completed by the Ethics Resource Center, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers and NAVEX Global, active users of social media are…

In recruiting, there are a variety of possible perspectives professionals might employ. The philosophy a particular recruiter has is important, as it will guide his or her interactions with candidates and perhaps the results he or she achieves. One view on recruiting holds that it is the task of talent acquisition personnel to screen out candidates…

Recruiters often deal with the intangible in their profession. No matter how good a candidate looks in a resume, there are other facets that must be addressed.For example, recruiters in the health industry often overlook a crucial part of a doctor's role, according to health executives. It is not uncommon for human resources professionals to…

According to recent research by Futurestep, most recruiters want to make use of innovations in talent acquisition. However, only 27 percent of U.S. human resources professionals have access to budgets for research and development or new recruitment ideas. In an increasingly digital recruitment environment, many naturally aspire to leverage online communities and mobile technology to…