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January 12, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

Employee benefits administration has become an important aspect for many organizations. Not only do companies have to choose the most affordable options, but they must also make sure that these benefits adequately address the needs of staff members. No two individuals will make the same choices when it comes to making benefit choices. However, companies must make…

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January 8, 2015 Read time: 1 minutes

Technology has seeped into nearly every corner of modern-day business operations. Human resources has been a direct beneficiary of new technology, as HR personnel can now reach out to prospective employees and manage those on the payroll much more efficiently. From a recruitment standpoint, companies can engage with prospects more quickly and reach out to talent…

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January 8, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

Today's digital age has drastically improved business operations across all verticals. However, it may also be contributing to the increased rate of employee disengagement as the lines between work and personal life have become blurred.A recent Gallup poll found just 13 percent of employee respondents to be actively engaged in their current roles. On the…

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January 8, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

Recruiting in a recovering economy can be challenging, but it doesn't always have to be. Employee referral programs are a strong way to bring in potential talent when it comes to business costs and hire times. The new-hire quality that's often brought in to interview with a company is typically high, particularly since a current…

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January 8, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

Cutting-edge technology has become a staple of modern-day business. It helps improve productivity, collaboration and convenience. It also gives employees the chance to work remotely from various locations as long as there's an established Wi-Fi connection nearby. In terms of HR services, technology has helped connect recruiters to talent more quickly and in a more seamless manner. Finding…

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January 7, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

Professionals spend most of their adult lives at their jobs. Working for a living, in any corner of the world, is ingrained in most cultures as a right of passage. In more developed areas of the globe, working in an office is an everyday occurrence. While employees may frown at the idea of a repeated…

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January 7, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

The Affordable Care Act was implemented to ensure that every American has access to and obtains health care coverage. Failure to comply with the new law can result in severe fines and penalties. However, mandating coverage also increased the financial burden for many companies.As a result, a number of organizations had begun offering financial incentives for…

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January 7, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

As the U.S. economy continues to reach pre-recession levels, the general workforce is becoming more diverse and unique. Many of these changes are driven by companies who are hiring fewer people into full-time, permanent positions and instead are leaning more heavily on contract workers. Of course, this arrangement works out well for both parties.Contractors enjoy the freedom of…

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January 1, 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

Temporary workers will continue to be relied on in 2015 as companies look to add to their payrolls without making a significant increase to their overhead. Working with supplemental staffing agencies is a great way for companies to utilize skilled labor without making a commitment to hire them in a full-time capacity.Certainly there will be times when…

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December 30, 2014 Read time: 2 minutes

With the economy taking slow and steady recovery steps in the wake of the Great Recession, many companies looking to add to their payrolls will often turn to the help of temporary workers. They 'try it before you buy it' strategy benefits the job seeker, the employer of record sending these individuals on assignments and…

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