It is important to human resource administration to ensure all company policies remain in compliance with federal and state law. The repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act has changed many things for the human resource community, and whether or not a business needs to take action on a specific front may be unclear. The…

Recruiters who are looking for permanent or temporary workers may wish to consider expanding their efforts to social media sites. These can be excellent opportunities to connect with candidates where they spend much of their time. Additionally, available features and programs for data analysis can point recruiters in the direction of their ideal candidates.In leveraging…

Though enforcement of many aspects of the Affordable Care Act has been delayed, there are still requirements with which employers must comply. By October 1, 2013, employers must inform their staff about public-exchange insurance options that may be available to them. This notice must be delivered automatically and free of charge to all employees, whether…

According to a recent survey from Jive Software and Harris Interactive, 91 percent of U.S., U.K. and Australian employees complete work tasks on time off. This includes any time that does not officially fall under working hours. In fact, 29 percent of U.S. workers spend more than ten hours a week working on their time…

Statistically, it is fairly likely that employers will encounter workers with substance abuse issues at some point. Should this occur, it is necessary to address the situation correctly. This can ensure employee and employer approach one another with respect, and can also prevent negative ramifications legally.As most human resources professionals know, it is a good…

In June, the Society for Human Resource Management surveyed hundreds of HR professionals at its annual conference. According to the results, recent areas of concern in human resources administration include employee relations, recruiting, health care reform, leadership, compliance and training and development.A reputable staffing and human resources outsourcing firm can be a solution to worries…

Staffing firms and recruiters are reporting quite a bit of difficulty in sourcing qualified candidates for many positions. As a result, some organizations have begun to offer online courses to help job seekers develop the skills they'll require to get the positions they want.These courses can cover topics like HTML 5 and other computer tasks.…

According to USA Today, temporary workers are increasingly common in the manufacturing sector. As the economy's recovery continues, manufacturers are still unsure of the wisdom of adding permanent staff members. The pace of the recovery plays into this, as do seasonal cycles of supply and demand.Using temporary or contract workers allows companies to meet demand…

Companies experiencing a period of rapid growth may find certain organizational tasks are falling to the bottom of their to-do lists. However, these things are often essential to the function of a business and can't be ignored. One solution to this time crunch that does not involve making new permanent hires is outsourcing.According to VentureBeat, small-and…

Many companies have had to confront the issue of an employee who made inappropriate posts online in her or his personal time. Some chose to fire the worker in question despite the infraction not taking place in the workplace because the subject matter was too offensive or otherwise sensitive to overlook. Employees simply may not…