As the U.S. entered 2013 with positive employment numbers, a major portion of jobs created last year were contract positions. An estimated 1.3 million people in the country are temporary employees, according to NPR. It's no surprise this number is expected to continue growing, as temporary positions present a variety of benefits for employers and…

While many workers are seeing a significant increase of their paychecks this year going to taxes, a recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, commonly known as the New York Fed, found workers spent larger portions of their incomes during the 2011 payroll tax cuts than they expected to.The organization surveyed workers…

With many companies expecting to bring in new talent in 2013, the number of online advertised job vacancies rose 106,900 in January to 5,044,700, according to The Conference Board, a business membership and research association.The supply/demand rate for jobs posted online is estimated at 2.5 unemployed people for every vacancy.The Conference Board's study sheds light…

Construction jobs increased in 139 of 337 metropolitan areas between December 2011 and December 2012, according to the Associated General Contractors of America, while 131 cities saw numbers declines.The association noted private sector employment played a major role in hiring growth."Private sector demand for energy, health care, higher education and residential construction is having a…

In December 2012, the U.S. economy created 45,000 healthcare jobs, representing nearly one-third of the 155,000 total jobs created, Business Courier reports. Recent forecasts suggest the industry will likely continue on its positive employment streak.The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the U.S. will see 5.6 million new health care jobs between 2010 and 2020, according…

Several recent college graduates are unable to take advantage of their degrees and are taking jobs that are relatively low-skill, according to a recent study by the Centers for College Affordability and Productivity (CCAP).Nearly half of U.S. college graduates have jobs that require fewer credentials than a four-year college degree and roughly 5 million college graduates…

Hiring temporary workers has many benefits for businesses across industries. They can bring the specific skills set needed for a project and employers can save money by not having to pay for their training or benefits. There are several best practices employers should keep in mind when bringing in a temporary worker.Provide an orientation and…

While many businesses today understand diversity fuels success, both at the economic level and within companies, many still fail to place women in leadership roles."The evidence is clear; when women do better, economies do better," said Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund at the World Economic Forum, according to ManpowerGroup, an HR administration software provider. "Seventy percent of…

One of the bills introduced to congress this year would expand existing tax credits for businesses that hire veterans and make it easier for these employers to file claims, according to Accounting Today.Aimed at tackling veterans' unemployment, the Veterans Employment Transition Act of 2013 proposes a $2,400 tax credit for employers who hire veterans who…

With employee confidence hitting impressive numbers at the end of 2012, many workers are scoping out the job market and considering switching positions. According to The December 2012 Randstad Employment Tracker, more than one-third of U.S. workers plan to transition to a new job in 2013 and nearly half feel confident in their ability to…