Keeping in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not have to be difficult for HR administrations. Human resource professionals can employ technology to track employee benefits and data to make an informed choice about hiring new workers without accruing penalties under the act.Employers are increasingly trying to cut costs before ACA goes into effect.…

This year's graduating class might have stronger career prospects due to the stabilizing economy, but a recent survey shows recruiters do not think recent graduates are prepared for the job market. Barry University is attempting to coordinate academics with hiring realities. Payroll management and HR services should stay up to date on how college students…

Randstad reported employee confidence about job security in the engineering industry declined from the end of last year. HR administrations should remember to stay up to date on how members of the workforce see their position security and benefits. Alleviating concerns can boost workplace morale and increase employee productivity.According to Randstad's Q1 2013 Engineering Employee Confidence…

After acquiring a new hire, HR professionals might see their work as done. But instituting an on-boarding program for effective training and opportunities for feedback can help reduce the turnover rate of new employees. According to the Human Capital Institute, 70 percent of recently employed staff know if they are going to leave a company within…

The rise in jobs throughout April and an increase in HR administrations hiring new employees helped shrink the unemployment rate. According to the latest unemployment data, jobless claims dropped at the end of April to the lowest level in almost five years. The Department of Labor reports that the number of applications for unemployment insurance payments dropped by 18,000…

HR administrations might want to consider examining their company's payroll management due to more workers feeling insecure about the security of their income and benefits. The new Harris Poll Jobs and Benefits Security Index found less employees are confident about their career prospects than in March.The poll surveyed 935 members of the workforce in April…

HR administrations are a valuable tool for any organization, and linking human resource professionals with corporate social responsibilities can enhance recruiting for top talent. HR has the unique perspective about the workforce and can improve corporate social responsibility, or CSR, for businesses looking to expand the company's engagement within the community. Staying in touch with…

According the HR Policy Administration, Republican Senator Susan Collins from Maine recently proposed legislation that would amend part of the Affordable Care Act that currently discourages employers to bring on full-time workers. HR administrations might want to take note.Sen. Collins' The Forty Hours Is Full Time Act comes on the heals of a similar amendment,…

One unexpected consequence of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the loss of spousal coverage under employer-sponsored health care. Employee benefits administrations might have to make the difficult decision about including spouses in health coverage.According to Marketwatch, employers might be able to save on annual insurance premiums and new ACA fees by excluding spouses from their…

Payrolling services might begin to see an increase in the number of nurses on staff in seven states and the District of Columbia. According to Kaiser Health News (KHN), many state governments are looking to pass legislation requiring hospitals to meet specific nurse-to-patient ratios due to rising workloads. Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York,…