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…

Mobile device use is on the rise throughout the country and many individuals are turning to their smartphone or tablet to conduct their job search. HR administrations looking to improve their talent acquisition process should consider including mobile recruitment in their headhunting strategy.A study by HireRabbit, a career site creation company, found 14.53 percent of…

Employee benefits administrations continue to seek out methods to engage staff during enrollment. Every year, HR professionals look to utilize the same types of techniques to communicate with workers about benefits. One study found that while many of these strategies may be effective, video communication can increase employee engagement and create stronger response rates.A case…

Employee engagement can lead to happier staff and an increase in productivity. HR administrations continually seek out techniques for improving company culture, and a recent survey found social media can be an effective tool for building a sense of community among the workforce.In April, the 2013 Towers Watson Change and Communication ROI Survey asked 290…

The employment of short-term employees increased due to recent economic improvements, as more companies utilize temporary workers for their advanced skill set and to fill gaps in permanent staffing. With the boost in contingent employees in the workforce, it is only natural that many of them will be taken on full-time by their employers. Recent research from…

The staffing industry continues to see competition between agencies, according to a new report. Employing temporary employees are on the rise throughout the country, but firms in the information technology industry are growing faster than their counterparts due to the increasing need for IT contractors. The 2013 TechServe Alliance Operating Practices Report found the demand for contingent…

A company's culture can say a lot to job candidates and many can tell right from the beginning of recruitment if the position will be a good fit. Strong job seekers might turn away from accepting an offer of employment after seeing negativity about the company online or during the in-person interview. HR administrations should…

Human resource departments continually seek new platforms to recruit strong employees. Social media offers a plethora of options for recruiters and is rising in prominence as a talent acquisition tool due to its affordability and ease of use. Employing just a few tips when utilizing networking sites for recruitment can assist HR administrations in finding…

Payroll services saw a rise in the number of new employees in April.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported unemployment has dropped 0.4 percent since January, bringing the rate to 7.5 percent in April, the lowest since December 2008. The month saw stronger gains than economists previously expected. Reuters reports economists estimated 145,000 jobs would be…

CareerBuilder's annual Summer Jobs Forecast is out and the number of employers planning to hire temporary workers is up. The survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive from February to March 2013, found 29 percent of employers will increase staff this summer. Although 2012 saw 29 percent as well, the number of employers looking to employ short-term…