As federal lawmakers grapple with a solution to the looming fiscal cliff, HR administration professionals should consider how potential decisions could affect businesses and talent acquisition. Nonprofit charity ProCon.org is examining both sides of one of the most heated debates surrounding the fiscal cliff topic: Whether or not lowering federal corporate tax rate will create…

Historically, human resources departments have been a staple to most businesses. Employees would have an office to visit when they had questions or concerns regarding policies and procedures. However, many human resources tasks are becoming more automated, allowing companies to spend less manpower and resources on daily tasks and more time on special projects. The…

Training programs for the finance and accounting workforce are severely lacking, according to a recent study by tax advisory firm KPMG. The "2012 Human Capital and Learning Survey," has found many companies lack funding and the right design tools to implement successful programs. The study polled slightly more than 100 director-level professionals, roughly half of…

More companies in the U.S. will offer bonuses and other holiday perks this year, according to a recent study by job searching company CareerBuilder. Forty-six percent of employers expect to give their employees bonuses this year, up from 40 percent in 2011 and 33 percent in 2010. CareerBuilder surveyed nearly 2,500 hiring managers and human…

There are extensive research and tips available for job applicants who are looking for a new source of employment and want to perform well in a face-to-face or phone interview. Experts weigh in on how to answer questions to present a strong first impression, without saying the wrong thing that could sour an interview experience.…

New figures reveal the staffing industry is primed for growth in the upcoming year, as more companies are looking to hire on new staff to support expansion plans. While businesses are recovering from the economic downturn and starting to turn profits, it is still important to reduce unnecessary costs whenever possible. One way many companies…

Every year, companies' HR administration refines policies and creates new provisions for topics ranging from workplace discrimination, payrolling and client communication. In August, HR Daily Advisor surveyed companies across the U.S. about their views and their company's status on a range of topics. The news service released study results last week. Here are the 2012's…

The human resources department of a company offers key services and duties to maintain workflow efficiency and optimal employee performance. Without HR professionals, companies would have to take other managers away from their tasks and projects to recruit new hires, manage compensation and implement benefits packages. Many companies opt to outsource these obligations to third-party…

The vast majority of hourly workers around the world believe their employers have violated laws or rules governing overtime and compensation, according to a recent study by the Workforce Institute at Kronos. HR administration for global companies may consider how their policies and payrolling are affected by this trend. Most employees are somewhat aware of…

A recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found 72 percent of employers will hold holiday parties in 2012, up from 68 percent last year and 61 percent in 2010. In addition, only 10 percent of employers said they had to cut back on holiday parties this year because of financial challenges,…