Human resource departments continually seek new platforms to recruit strong employees. Social media offers a plethora of options for recruiters and is rising in prominence as a talent acquisition tool due to its affordability and ease of use. Employing just a few tips when utilizing networking sites for recruitment can assist HR administrations in finding…

Payroll services saw a rise in the number of new employees in April.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported unemployment has dropped 0.4 percent since January, bringing the rate to 7.5 percent in April, the lowest since December 2008. The month saw stronger gains than economists previously expected. Reuters reports economists estimated 145,000 jobs would be…

CareerBuilder's annual Summer Jobs Forecast is out and the number of employers planning to hire temporary workers is up. The survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive from February to March 2013, found 29 percent of employers will increase staff this summer. Although 2012 saw 29 percent as well, the number of employers looking to employ short-term…

Talented job candidates are ready for any question a recruiter throws at them. From how they handled a difficult situation to the dreaded "tell me about yourself," interviewees who prepare for the meeting are often in top form when it comes to providing information about themselves. HR administrations in the process of recruiting new hires should…

HR outsourcing services may see an increase in the amount of temporary employees being requested from businesses across the country. A recent survey of U.S. chief information officers (CIOs) by Harvey Nash, an information technology staffing firm, found CIOs plan to increase their investment in contingent staff.Conducted online from January to March 2013, the eighth annual…

A recent survey by CareerBuilder found there are many ways recruiters can discourage strong talent from applying for open positions or accepting an employment offer. HR administrations currently seeing a decline in the quality of candidates or highly-skilled applicants becoming disengaged with the recruitment process should take note.Harris Interactive conducted the survey on behalf of…

The Department of Labor's campaign to protect short-term employees from being denied access to entitled benefits has resulted in more than $1 million in back wages and damages being restored to employees. Temporary workers are often misclassified by their employers to reduce costs, but can result in significant financial loses for federal and state department…

The safety of temporary workers while they are on the job might get a boost, thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).OSHA announced the launch of an initiative to protect contract employees from occupational hazards during a Workers' Memorial Day celebration on April 28. Under the new program, OSHA hopes to determine the conditions…

The company's employee benefits administration may want to consider reevaluating their paid leave policy in light of a new study.According to a recent report by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), the United States is trailing other high-income industrialized countries in providing paid leave to parents after they welcome a new child. Under the Family…

Employee benefits administrations have begun implementing wellness initiatives into company culture to increase employee health and engagement. A recent panel of experts spoke with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about increased federal guidance coming to wellness programs.Wellness programs have risen in popularity among HR departments as a beneficial way to invest in worker mental and…