Legislators in Maryland have introduced a bill to help avert temporary workers from getting injured while they are on the job. The hope is to increase the safety of short-term workers and require government regulators to properly license contract workers in high-risk industries where hazards are common.According to the Baltimore Sun, the new law was…

Recruiters and staffing companies might want to take the extra time to find the top candidates. According to a new study, HR professionals who attract strong new hires have a better chance of boosting happiness among the workforce than if they hurried.Recent Randstad research into employee happiness found 51 percent of workers surveyed like their…

The national unemployment rate has been steadily decreasing in recent months, and employee benefits administrations might continue to see staff added to the payroll during the summer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in March. Recent economic growth and an increase in companies hiring may have assisted…

The number of deductions that payrolling services can take out of employee paychecks is under scrutiny in several states. North Dakota and California are just a few of the states trying to regulate paycheck deductions. Many local governments have already amended their paycheck deduction rules or are looking to do so in the future.For example, North…

Employee benefits administrations might want consider developing a wellness program in an effort to cut healthcare costs. A recent report by MetLife's Mature Market Institute, an online aging resource, found 26.2 percent of adults are sedentary and report having health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure. According to the study, the average employer…

As more businesses stay hesitant to bring on new permanent employees, many are turning to staffing firms to keep up with industry demands. One of the largest privately-owned staffing agencies for temporary workers has recognized this need and has expanded into the Chicago market.Express Employment Professionals recently added two locations in the largest city in Illinois, expecting the…

Businesses employing contract workers has been on the rise within the past few years, but new immigration reform might block foreigners from being hired for temporary work within the country.According to The New York Times, the prospective rise of companies employing short-term employees from other countries is one of the driving forces for immigration reform. If…

HR administrations might want to take the time to address staff concerns about their job security, according to a new study.Glassdoor, an online job advertising website, found in a recent survey that the wide-spread layoffs common during the recession are still on the minds of many professionals. The Q1 Employment Confidence Survey polled 2,053 adults, reporting one…

Misinformation has surfaced regarding the healthcare reform and many employees might not fully understand the new policies. Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) takes effect in 2014, employee benefits administrations may begin to see staff collecting marketing material from insurance companies. However, experts suggest HR administrations explain the company's benefits plan to workers and inform them about how…

Freelancing is quickly gaining momentum as more employers look for staffing solutions. However, as freelancers grow in prominence, contract workers and payroll outsourcing services are increasing as well. Workers employed through staffing agencies have been on the rise ever since the recession, but some recruiters believe 2013 might see a marked boost in freelancers contracting out their services. A…