Every year, more than one million people get cancer and thanks to advances in medicine, survivors of the harmful disease make up a significant portion of the workforce. Nearly 90 percent of survivors under 55 will return to work within one year of being diagnosed.Because cancer in the workplace is still a relatively new, complex concept, many…

Temporary employees satisfy a variety of needs for businesses, according to a recent survey by Accountemps.The job search website polled 116 chief financial officers and found 90 percent of respondents said using temporary workers is very or somewhat beneficial in maintaining productivity. In addition, 89 percent said hiring contract workers is an effective way to evaluate prospective…

Lawmakers and consumer advocacy groups have stated companies with young, healthy employees may refrain from participating in insurance coverage markets to avoid the minimum benefits required by the Affordable Care Act, The New York Times reports.Instead of purchasing coverage from insurers on the exchange, employers can choose to self-insure their workers instead."The new health care…

Nearly half of companies plan to hire additional customer service employees in 2013, according to Temkin Group. Based off of two studies, the research and consulting firm stated only 5 percent of companies expect a decline their customer service experience staffing levels this year.In a survey of 283 customer service professionals, the research firm found 54…

As small businesses grow, owners and managers begin to realize the frustration of spending time on HR administration. Dealing with payrolling, talent management and benefits can take up 40 percent of a business owner's workday, according to Entrepreneur magazine.Many companies are outsourcing HR services to outside companies that specialize in administrative work, recruitment and other…

Three-quarters of workers who applied for jobs in the last year using various resources report never hearing back from employers, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.The job search website polled more than 3,900 U.S. workers during the month of November. Eighty-two percent of workers said they expect a response from a company after submitting…

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), large employers will be required to offer healthcare benefits to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. While the mandate will likely force businesses to extend coverage to many part-time workers, a recent survey reveals only a small portion of these employees currently accept employer-sponsored…

With many companies having trouble finding employees with the right skill set, employers can't afford to skimp on the amount of effort they put into seeking out and interviewing potential hires and evaluating their application. Here are three ways to prepare for an effective interview.Formalize the job description While this bit of advice seems obvious, many employers fail…

The majority of employers aim to steer clear of health insurance cost increases associated with healthcare reform, according to a recent survey by Willis Group Holdings.The insurance broker's Health Care Reform Survey 2013, which was released last week, found 60 percent of employers stated avoiding benefits expense increases is very important to their business, however,…

While many industries have difficulty finding ideal talent within a growing pool of jobseekers, the American Management Association (AMA) released survey results that may encourage businesses to reevaluate the performance of people who are already on the payroll.More than half of the executives surveyed by the AMA said their employees' competency levels are average at…