Hiring temporary workers has many benefits for businesses across industries. They can bring the specific skills set needed for a project and employers can save money by not having to pay for their training or benefits. There are several best practices employers should keep in mind when bringing in a temporary worker.Provide an orientation and…

While many businesses today understand diversity fuels success, both at the economic level and within companies, many still fail to place women in leadership roles."The evidence is clear; when women do better, economies do better," said Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund at the World Economic Forum, according to ManpowerGroup, an HR administration software provider. "Seventy percent of…

One of the bills introduced to congress this year would expand existing tax credits for businesses that hire veterans and make it easier for these employers to file claims, according to Accounting Today.Aimed at tackling veterans' unemployment, the Veterans Employment Transition Act of 2013 proposes a $2,400 tax credit for employers who hire veterans who…

With employee confidence hitting impressive numbers at the end of 2012, many workers are scoping out the job market and considering switching positions. According to The December 2012 Randstad Employment Tracker, more than one-third of U.S. workers plan to transition to a new job in 2013 and nearly half feel confident in their ability to…

Worker confidence is up and a significant amount of U.S. employees are considering changing jobs this year. They'll likely seek positions with better salaries and more interesting responsibilities. Employers and HR administration professionals are simultaneously tasked with retaining talent and attracting new hires. By focusing talent management efforts on employee engagement, businesses are more likely…

While job creation in North America has seen positive numbers lately, global unemployment rose in 2012, according to the United Nations (UN). Amid economic uncertainty, young workers in particular felt the strong blow of disappointing hiring rates.Because many organizations seek experienced candidates, young workers are being excluded from their consideration. In turn, this deprives youth…

While tech seems to be the driving force behind employment growth lately, manufacturing isn't too far behind. Twenty-eight of the top 50 industrial cities in the U.S. posted job gains last year, according to Manufacturers' News Inc., which compiles and publishes industrial data and news.Manufacturing employment has seen significant improvements since 2011, when only 17…

With digital and mobile technology dominating almost every facet of life today, it's no surprise the tech industry is booming. Between 2012 and 2013, technology salaries in the U.S. saw the biggest increase in more than a decade, according Dice Holdings' recent Salary Survey.The jobsite empire estimates tech professionals saw average annual wages jump more…

While companies may have entered 2013 facing economic uncertainty, recent employment figures from PricewaterhouseCoopers suggest private U.S. companies will boost hiring efforts this year.In 2012's fourth quarter, roughly 56 percent of private companies surveyed in the Private Company Trendsetter Barometer stated they are planning net new hiring over the next 12 months. The number of…

Worker confidence is up and many people are considering changing jobs this year. A recent survey by Cornerstone OnDemand suggests employers aren't investing enough in training and engaging their workforce, which could lead them to losing valuable talent.More than 19 million Americans are planning to change jobs this year, according to the HR administration software…