The use of social media on company time and about company events is of interest to human resources administration professionals. It can certainly present problems, though recent research reveals it may also have value. According to a study completed by the Ethics Resource Center, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers and NAVEX Global, active users of social media are…

In recruiting, there are a variety of possible perspectives professionals might employ. The philosophy a particular recruiter has is important, as it will guide his or her interactions with candidates and perhaps the results he or she achieves. One view on recruiting holds that it is the task of talent acquisition personnel to screen out candidates…

Recruiters often deal with the intangible in their profession. No matter how good a candidate looks in a resume, there are other facets that must be addressed.For example, recruiters in the health industry often overlook a crucial part of a doctor's role, according to health executives. It is not uncommon for human resources professionals to…

According to recent research by Futurestep, most recruiters want to make use of innovations in talent acquisition. However, only 27 percent of U.S. human resources professionals have access to budgets for research and development or new recruitment ideas. In an increasingly digital recruitment environment, many naturally aspire to leverage online communities and mobile technology to…

The Society for Human Resource management, sponsored by Colonial Life, recently released a report on employee benefits in American companies. This information is important to consider for employee benefits administration professionals - recruitment and retention efforts may suffer if a company fails to offer benefits workers may have come to expect. Additionally, an understanding of…

When any employees, whether permanent or temporary workers, unexpectedly decide to move on from a company, many issues are created. It is necessary to hire someone new, attempt to cover the former employee's work until a new hire can be found and in some cases to finish a project with little knowledge of how it was…

The Affordable Care Act will change the regulations for employee wellness programs as well as impact employee benefits administration. Human resources professionals should know the new rules before the law begins to be enforced. There are two types of wellness program, each with its own advantages and requirements.The first type is participation-based. Programs of this kind offer activities…

Research from Gallup found one in ten employees has been diagnosed with depression. Costs to employers associated with depression - stemming both from absenteeism and poor quality work - total $23 billion a year. The study also demonstrated part-time workers were more likely to be depressed, and people with a history of depression who had…

Internet-based recruitment strategies have long been an essential part of most companies' search for talent. As more users access the Internet from mobile devices, many businesses and staffing firms have had to ensure their websites show up properly on portable technology like smartphones and tablets. Some human resources administration professionals have taken it a step further,…

In June, there were three job seekers for every open position in the U.S., according to Reuters. This is the lowest the ratio has been in more than four years, and is a strong positive sign for the labor market and the economy in general. Such a low ratio indicates wages may well rise, as employers have…