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Archive: 2013

June 5, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

The process of recruiting a candidate doesn't have to become a routine. Some human resources management professionals go out of their way to break out of the traditional recruiting structure, which they perceive as boring and of limited utility. Once a candidate has been established as a possible good fit for the company, they bring more…

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June 5, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

HR administrations should consider implementing employee wellness programs, as new research shows. According to a Gallup study, 86 percent of full-time workers are overweight or have a chronic health condition. This decreases productivity and costs their companies money they could avoid having to spend. A good wellness program, for example one that focuses on healthy…

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June 4, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Randstad released a report yesterday on flexible labor and employment, the first edition of what will be an annual study called Flexibility@work. For the purpose of the study, flexible labor and employment encompasses increasing a workforce by "employing workers on fixed-term contracts, hiring workers through temporary employment agencies or by hiring labor services from self-employed…

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May 31, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

HR outsourcing services tend to get a boost in the summer as employers begin to increase staff in the warmer months. CareerBuilder already predicted temporary workers will see more employment opportunities this summer, but HR administrations should remember to look for four attributes before bringing on additional employees.  1. Driven  One complacent hire can generate…

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May 31, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

American employers are most likely to be unable to provide paid time off compared to 20 other nations, according to a recent study. Employee benefits administrations may want to take note.The Center for Economic and Policy Research found the U.S. is the only nation that does not legally require employers to provide workers with paid vacation…

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May 30, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Payrolling services are often faced with challenges in linking pay with performance. It can be difficult to adequately compensate an employee as performance reviews may occur months after work has been completed. However, a new study found employers continue to find ways to align pay with performance.Meridian Compensation Partners recently released the 2013 Trends and Developments…

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May 29, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Contingent employees are a growing segment of the workforce and HR outsourcing services are on the rise throughout many industries. Temporary workers often understand the benefits of being a short-term staff member, but it may be a smart move for human resource professionals to communicate those advantages to employees considering the transition.1. Opportunity to network …

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May 29, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Employees continually want to feel connected to each other and are starting to side step company policy on utilizing personal devices in the workplace to do so. However, businesses that allow workers to use their own mobile gadgets may be able to save money and see increased satisfaction among staff. HR administrations may want to take…

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May 28, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Mobile device use is on the rise throughout the country and many individuals are turning to their smartphone or tablet to conduct their job search. HR administrations looking to improve their talent acquisition process should consider including mobile recruitment in their headhunting strategy.A study by HireRabbit, a career site creation company, found 14.53 percent of…

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May 28, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Employee benefits administrations continue to seek out methods to engage staff during enrollment. Every year, HR professionals look to utilize the same types of techniques to communicate with workers about benefits. One study found that while many of these strategies may be effective, video communication can increase employee engagement and create stronger response rates.A case…

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