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Archive: 2012

December 24, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

The employment rate has dropped to 7.7 percent, according to Reuters and the job market is expected to experience modest growth in 2013. While one out of every six Americans is out of work, Apollo Research Institute has released its forecast for employment in the coming years. HR administration professionals and business owners may consider…

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December 21, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

As the end of the year quickly approaches, many companies are dealing with last minute PTO requests and vacation day carryovers into 2013. As of the end of November, three in four American workers had not yet taken all vacation days allotted to them, according to a recent study by Adecco Staffing US. To avoid…

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December 20, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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…

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December 20, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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…

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December 19, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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…

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December 18, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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…

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December 18, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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.…

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December 17, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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…

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December 13, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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…

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December 12, 2012 Read time: 1 minutes

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…

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