HR administrations are a valuable tool for any organization, and linking human resource professionals with corporate social responsibilities can enhance recruiting for top talent. HR has the unique perspective about the workforce and can improve corporate social responsibility, or CSR, for businesses looking to expand the company's engagement within the community. Staying in touch with…

According the HR Policy Administration, Republican Senator Susan Collins from Maine recently proposed legislation that would amend part of the Affordable Care Act that currently discourages employers to bring on full-time workers. HR administrations might want to take note.Sen. Collins' The Forty Hours Is Full Time Act comes on the heals of a similar amendment,…

One unexpected consequence of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the loss of spousal coverage under employer-sponsored health care. Employee benefits administrations might have to make the difficult decision about including spouses in health coverage.According to Marketwatch, employers might be able to save on annual insurance premiums and new ACA fees by excluding spouses from their…

Payrolling services might begin to see an increase in the number of nurses on staff in seven states and the District of Columbia. According to Kaiser Health News (KHN), many state governments are looking to pass legislation requiring hospitals to meet specific nurse-to-patient ratios due to rising workloads. Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York,…

No social media platform has gained more popularity among HR administrators than LinkedIn. The networking site is specifically designed for professionals and job candidates to display their resumes, skill sets, education and references in one accessible place. Recently, LinkedIn has been evolving, and here's a few tips for recruiters to maximize their use of the site.1.…

Employees understand that when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) comes into effect next year their employer-covered insurance may change. However, there continues to be miscommunication between companies and the workforce regarding healthcare reform. Employee benefits administrations might want to consider taking steps to increase conversation about what the ACA will mean for their benefits. Aflac's latest WorkForces Report…

HR administrators planning on increasing staff on payroll may employ more recent college graduates, according to a new survey by CareerBuilder.com and CareerRookie.com.Of the more than 2,000 recruiters polled, 65 percent reported they hope to hire from the 2013 class. The survey found 24 percent said they would rather bring in recent graduates from prestigious universities…

Employers tend to see contingent workers as unequal parts of the company dynamic, often excluding them from training programs or aspects of workplace culture. With almost a third of the labor force being contract employees, businesses cannot afford a high turnover of their contingent staff. Companies employing temporary workers can help prevent short-term staff members from becoming disengaged…

Many veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have come back from abroad unable to find work related to their skill sets. Earlier this year, First-Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, called state governors to assist veterans in obtaining civilian careers. Some states have already implemented legislation, and more are planning…

Companies across the country are using tools to track the daily activities of employees and many are integrating monitoring technology to manage contract workers when they are on the job. According to Workforce magazine, businesses are turning to technology and alternative management strategies to help track temporary staff through their work day. Due to short-term employees not being…