People who may lead unhealthy lifestyles are more likely to be associated with high levels of lost productivity, according to a recent study published in the scientific journal Population Health Management.The study, conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University, the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) and the Center for Health Research at Healthways examined data from…

The majority of people who started jobs in 2012 were unhappy about their employment situation in December, according to a new report by Development Dimensions International.The HR administration consulting company surveyed 250 staffing directors and 2,000 new hires from around the world to determine worker confidence and happiness levels.Roughly half of new employees reported experiencing buyer's…

This week, Yahoo made a bold move by mandating remote employees return to the office. The company's announcement sheds light on a question many companies are facing: Does allowing employees to work from home increase productivity or stifle innovation?There are several arguments for both sides of the debate. Allowing employees the flexibility to telecommute allows…

In the past 20 years, employers have moved away from offering employees defined benefits pension plans. The adoption of defined contribution plans, often in the form of 401(k)s, has allowed more workers to access money set aside in these accounts before actually retiring, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan's…

As the U.S. continues along its path toward economic recovery, manufacturing has seen steady growth. In a recent study by Travelers, a property casualty insurance provider, nearly three-quarters of industry leaders said they have either expanded their product or service offerings in the past or year or plan to do so within the next year.The IndustryEdge survey…

As employers and HR administration professionals shift their attention towards future changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a sharp decline in the rate of employment-based health insurance coverage.Between 1997 and 2010, employer-sponsored healthcare benefits declined from roughly 64 percent to 57 percent. Individual coverage dropped approximately 6…

Baby boomers are gradually leaving the workforce and manufacturing businesses are having trouble finding the right skill set, despite the growing number of people in the labor market.As companies grapple to fill positions, women represent one pool of workers that is often overlooked. While women make up nearly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce, they comprise…

As the economy continues on its slow path to recovery, many businesses are seeking out temporary workers to complement their workforce. In a recent survey by job placement company Accountemps, three-quarters of CFOs interviewed said using contract workers is somewhat or very beneficial during employee absences and another 72 percent said temporary workers help their organizations access…

Between 1995 and 2010, the virtual workforce grew from a population of 9.5 million to 13.4 million, and about 20 million to 30 million people currently work remotely at least once per week, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, as quoted by research firm Predictive Index.The internet has enabled companies to work past geographical boundaries when…

While supervisor worker relations and talent management have a strong influence on company members' work life balance, employees also have a responsibility to make choices that don't jeopardize their personal lives, according to Work Life Fit."We've spent nearly the last two decades calling out the companies and management for the need for work life flexibility," said Cali…