With economic uncertainty prevailing through the first quarter of 2013, a new report from Bloomberg BNA revealed employee turnover was relatively low during the last few months of the previous year. Median monthly job separations, not including layoffs and terminations, was 0.7 percent of the workforce in quarter four 2012. While turnover was high during the first and…

Sequestration, healthcare reform and economic uncertainty is taking a major toll on small-business owner confidence. A recent survey of 502 organization leaders revealed 40 percent are worried about the effect of new tax laws and 30 percent are concerned the Affordable Care Act will negatively impact operational costs, according to Fox Business.Amid these issues, another…

Worker confidence was up last month, according to the Randstad Employee Confidence Index, which rose 1.4 points in February.The index measures more than 1,000 workers' perceptions of the economy's standing and employment conditions. Last month, 30 percent of survey respondents said they believe the economy was picking up steam and nearly one quarter reported believing more jobs…

As President Barack Obama attempts to overhaul the tax code, a recent survey revealed the majority of small-business owners support comprehensive tax reform.The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) polled approximately 12,500 members at the end of 2012 to determine their opinion of a variety of tax reform topics. Eighty-five percent of respondents said Congress…

While last week's Department of Labor Statistics' announcement revealed the biggest drop in unemployment since 2008, a recent survey reveals the talent crisis across industries is not only still strong but is also expanding internationally.The Top Five Global Employer Rewards Priorities Survey, created by consulting firm Deloitte, the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists…

Thousands of companies rely on contract employees for strong skill sets and extra help for temporary projects. A recent report by job search website CareerBuilder revealed 40 percent of employers intend to hire temporary and contract workers this year, up from 36 percent in 2012."More companies are turning to temporary and contract workers to meet…

As employer and HR administration professionals come to terms healthcare reform mandates, a recent survey suggests one area of health and certain worker needs have been consistently lacking from effective benefits management.More than one-third of American workers face chronic stress caused by low salaries, lack of opportunity for advancement and heavy workloads, among other factors,…

As employers and HR administration professionals cope with the changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, many businesses are looking for ways to limit healthcare costs. A recent study by The Prudential Insurance Company revealed many employees approve of employer-sponsored voluntary benefits.The State of Group Voluntary Benefits found 63 percent of surveyed employees who said…

Taking the initiative to make employees happy can create a more productive workforce. Hosting fun events, sponsoring clubs and providing workers with opportunities to socialize are great ways to improve teamwork and stimulate workplace engagement. A recent study found embracing March Madness in the office may be another effective way of increasing employee performance.In a survey…

While employment got off to a modest start, a recent survey suggests hiring is up among insurance companies. In a study of 173 entities represented by agents, brokers and HR administration professionals, GreatInsuranceJobs.com, a niche job search website, determined there are more than 16,000 open positions in insurance across the country and 23,000 more are expected…