In a perfect world, all employees would work hard, respect the rules and produce results. However, as every HR administration professional can attest, this workplace utopia does not exist. After repeated efforts to refocus or re-motivate a problem worker, sometimes an individual's employment must simply be terminated. While this situation is never pleasant, firing an…

It is impossible to read an employee's mind, but some companies are looking to innovative employee solutions regarding payroll services, health benefits and other workplace norms to try to foster a happy, productive and loyal workforce, particularly in the face of economic hardship. While to some, this dream may seem impossible, USA Today recently broke…

In many situations, it is beneficial for employers to put themselves in their workers' shoes, whether they're temporary employees, contract workers or salaried, full-time individuals. Looking at the workplace from an employee's perspective can help human resources departments better administer services and retain qualified workers. A new nationwide CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive looked…

When employees work hard, they hope to be noticed and rewarded, according to a new study regarding human resources management. The goal of a survey conducted by Globoforce, the Workforce Mood Tracker, was to analyze the relationship between recognition and employee retention. What the study found was a clear connection between the two. For example,…

In a recent survey of more than 40 leading management service providers and vendor management service companies, Staffing Industry Analysts found that businesses are becoming increasingly proficient and organized while managing temporary and contract workers. One of the main components of these advancements is the use of technology, allowing companies to spread their reach to…

With health costs on the rise and employers trying to keep their workforces productive and healthy, it's no surprise that companies all over the country are looking to cut spending and increase wellness. According to the 2011/2012 Staying@Work survey, the number of businesses implementing innovative employee solutions such as financial incentives for health management program…

Human resources professionals and business owners have a lot of responsibilities, but payroll management doesn't have to be part of the equation if a company decides to outsource its payrolling services. According to Entrepreneur magazine, freeing HR administration from the duties of payroll can be the most cost-effective arrangement. If a payroll company is carefully…

Just like seemingly every aspect of business, human resources departments can benefit from the latest technological advancements. Updated and modernized human resource information systems (HRIS) can provide back office support, make entities more efficient and cut costs, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. "HRIS vendors have evolved offerings to keep pace with shifting…

Legislation has recently been introduced that would eliminate the federal certificate program that allows employers to pay disabled employees below minimum wage. The Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2011, sponsored by Representatives Cliff Stearns, Tim Bishop and Gregg Harper, looks to end the current government program that supports applications for special wage…

Whether we like it or not, social media is a major part of life. Many businesses have been able to leverage social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to market new products, attract clients or track down top talent. However, employers must be sure to properly manage social media use by workers to keep…