American employers are most likely to be unable to provide paid time off compared to 20 other nations, according to a recent study. Employee benefits administrations may want to take note.The Center for Economic and Policy Research found the U.S. is the only nation that does not legally require employers to provide workers with paid vacation…

Payrolling services are often faced with challenges in linking pay with performance. It can be difficult to adequately compensate an employee as performance reviews may occur months after work has been completed. However, a new study found employers continue to find ways to align pay with performance.Meridian Compensation Partners recently released the 2013 Trends and Developments…

Contingent employees are a growing segment of the workforce and HR outsourcing services are on the rise throughout many industries. Temporary workers often understand the benefits of being a short-term staff member, but it may be a smart move for human resource professionals to communicate those advantages to employees considering the transition.1. Opportunity to network …

Employees continually want to feel connected to each other and are starting to side step company policy on utilizing personal devices in the workplace to do so. However, businesses that allow workers to use their own mobile gadgets may be able to save money and see increased satisfaction among staff. HR administrations may want to take…

Mobile device use is on the rise throughout the country and many individuals are turning to their smartphone or tablet to conduct their job search. HR administrations looking to improve their talent acquisition process should consider including mobile recruitment in their headhunting strategy.A study by HireRabbit, a career site creation company, found 14.53 percent of…

Employee benefits administrations continue to seek out methods to engage staff during enrollment. Every year, HR professionals look to utilize the same types of techniques to communicate with workers about benefits. One study found that while many of these strategies may be effective, video communication can increase employee engagement and create stronger response rates.A case…

Employee engagement can lead to happier staff and an increase in productivity. HR administrations continually seek out techniques for improving company culture, and a recent survey found social media can be an effective tool for building a sense of community among the workforce.In April, the 2013 Towers Watson Change and Communication ROI Survey asked 290…

The employment of short-term employees increased due to recent economic improvements, as more companies utilize temporary workers for their advanced skill set and to fill gaps in permanent staffing. With the boost in contingent employees in the workforce, it is only natural that many of them will be taken on full-time by their employers. Recent research from…

The staffing industry continues to see competition between agencies, according to a new report. Employing temporary employees are on the rise throughout the country, but firms in the information technology industry are growing faster than their counterparts due to the increasing need for IT contractors. The 2013 TechServe Alliance Operating Practices Report found the demand for contingent…

A company's culture can say a lot to job candidates and many can tell right from the beginning of recruitment if the position will be a good fit. Strong job seekers might turn away from accepting an offer of employment after seeing negativity about the company online or during the in-person interview. HR administrations should…