Temporary workers account for almost 19 percent of all new jobs since June 2009. As reporter Jeff Green writes in Bloomberg, this is close to the record high percentage of temporary workers in the labor force in April 2000.Businesses that need new hires are still feeling tentative as they bounce back from the recession. They prefer, in…

Members of the newest crop of college graduates are looking for their first jobs, and contract and temporary work could be perfect for many of them. These positions are not jobs of last resort, but rather a desirable career move for many recent graduates. Contract work allows for exploration of different fields and positions, and…

The process of recruiting a candidate doesn't have to become a routine. Some human resources management professionals go out of their way to break out of the traditional recruiting structure, which they perceive as boring and of limited utility. Once a candidate has been established as a possible good fit for the company, they bring more…

HR administrations should consider implementing employee wellness programs, as new research shows. According to a Gallup study, 86 percent of full-time workers are overweight or have a chronic health condition. This decreases productivity and costs their companies money they could avoid having to spend. A good wellness program, for example one that focuses on healthy…

Randstad released a report yesterday on flexible labor and employment, the first edition of what will be an annual study called Flexibility@work. For the purpose of the study, flexible labor and employment encompasses increasing a workforce by "employing workers on fixed-term contracts, hiring workers through temporary employment agencies or by hiring labor services from self-employed…

HR outsourcing services tend to get a boost in the summer as employers begin to increase staff in the warmer months. CareerBuilder already predicted temporary workers will see more employment opportunities this summer, but HR administrations should remember to look for four attributes before bringing on additional employees.  1. Driven  One complacent hire can generate…

American employers are most likely to be unable to provide paid time off compared to 20 other nations, according to a recent study. Employee benefits administrations may want to take note.The Center for Economic and Policy Research found the U.S. is the only nation that does not legally require employers to provide workers with paid vacation…

Payrolling services are often faced with challenges in linking pay with performance. It can be difficult to adequately compensate an employee as performance reviews may occur months after work has been completed. However, a new study found employers continue to find ways to align pay with performance.Meridian Compensation Partners recently released the 2013 Trends and Developments…

Contingent employees are a growing segment of the workforce and HR outsourcing services are on the rise throughout many industries. Temporary workers often understand the benefits of being a short-term staff member, but it may be a smart move for human resource professionals to communicate those advantages to employees considering the transition.1. Opportunity to network …

Employees continually want to feel connected to each other and are starting to side step company policy on utilizing personal devices in the workplace to do so. However, businesses that allow workers to use their own mobile gadgets may be able to save money and see increased satisfaction among staff. HR administrations may want to take…