As the U.S. continues along its path toward economic recovery, manufacturing has seen steady growth. In a recent study by Travelers, a property casualty insurance provider, nearly three-quarters of industry leaders said they have either expanded their product or service offerings in the past or year or plan to do so within the next year.The IndustryEdge survey…

As employers and HR administration professionals shift their attention towards future changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a sharp decline in the rate of employment-based health insurance coverage.Between 1997 and 2010, employer-sponsored healthcare benefits declined from roughly 64 percent to 57 percent. Individual coverage dropped approximately 6…

Baby boomers are gradually leaving the workforce and manufacturing businesses are having trouble finding the right skill set, despite the growing number of people in the labor market.As companies grapple to fill positions, women represent one pool of workers that is often overlooked. While women make up nearly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce, they comprise…

As the economy continues on its slow path to recovery, many businesses are seeking out temporary workers to complement their workforce. In a recent survey by job placement company Accountemps, three-quarters of CFOs interviewed said using contract workers is somewhat or very beneficial during employee absences and another 72 percent said temporary workers help their organizations access…

Between 1995 and 2010, the virtual workforce grew from a population of 9.5 million to 13.4 million, and about 20 million to 30 million people currently work remotely at least once per week, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, as quoted by research firm Predictive Index.The internet has enabled companies to work past geographical boundaries when…

While supervisor worker relations and talent management have a strong influence on company members' work life balance, employees also have a responsibility to make choices that don't jeopardize their personal lives, according to Work Life Fit."We've spent nearly the last two decades calling out the companies and management for the need for work life flexibility," said Cali…

Every year, more than one million people get cancer and thanks to advances in medicine, survivors of the harmful disease make up a significant portion of the workforce. Nearly 90 percent of survivors under 55 will return to work within one year of being diagnosed.Because cancer in the workplace is still a relatively new, complex concept, many…

Temporary employees satisfy a variety of needs for businesses, according to a recent survey by Accountemps.The job search website polled 116 chief financial officers and found 90 percent of respondents said using temporary workers is very or somewhat beneficial in maintaining productivity. In addition, 89 percent said hiring contract workers is an effective way to evaluate prospective…

Lawmakers and consumer advocacy groups have stated companies with young, healthy employees may refrain from participating in insurance coverage markets to avoid the minimum benefits required by the Affordable Care Act, The New York Times reports.Instead of purchasing coverage from insurers on the exchange, employers can choose to self-insure their workers instead."The new health care…

Nearly half of companies plan to hire additional customer service employees in 2013, according to Temkin Group. Based off of two studies, the research and consulting firm stated only 5 percent of companies expect a decline their customer service experience staffing levels this year.In a survey of 283 customer service professionals, the research firm found 54…