National employment figures were less than impressive in August, as permanent and contract workers were forced to deal and operate in a volatile marketplace. ADP's National Employment Report showed a pace below what's needed to maintain a consistent unemployment rate. In August, the U.S. nonfarm private business sector added 91,000 jobs, a decrease from the…

For the past century or so, America's power has grown concurrently with its investment in manufacturing and innovation, which fueled the nation's economy and provided millions of jobs to permanent and contract workers. However, in recent years, manufacturing has slowed. In fact, a recent study from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank revealed a staggering drop…

Employers, policy wonks and lawmakers nationwide have been grappling with how to restart the American economy and get unemployed and temporary workers back in the office. In this quest, many have looked to Texas as a model. Since 2009, half of all net jobs in the United States were created in Texas, a state that…

There are a number of methods a company's human resources administration can employ to boost permanent and contract employees' productivity levels. However, many HR departments probably don't consider napping to be one of those tools. Yet, a recent article in Inc. magazine explains how instituting a napping policy can actually help employees recharge and, ultimately,…

As technology advances and continues to integrate into businesses' and individuals' daily routines, companies and outsourced human resources will need to begin tackling the idea of telecommuting. Allowing employees to work from home or even hiring contract workers from across the country to fill certain company gaps can be beneficial for both businesses and employees.…

The economic recession and continuing market volatility has created an employment environment resembling a revolving door, as businesses are hiring and releasing permanent and contract workers to keep their budgets tight and revenues steady. In a recent article for CIO Magazine, Michael Hugos suggests that a company looking to pump some much needed life into…

Over the past few years, the job market has gradually begun shifting for both human resources administration and permanent and temporary workers. A recent article in All Business discussed some of the demographic trends that are changing how HR will need to approach workers. First, despite a recession that has caused widespread unemployment, companies are…

Fluctuations in the economy, including the Dow Jones' most recent roller coaster ride on Wall Street, have persuaded employers to keep payrolling tight for permanent and contract workers. However, a recent survey of 773 U.S. companies from global professional services company Towers Watson found employers expect to grant moderate pay increases in 2012. Next year,…

Employment continues to be a mixed bag across the nation, as recent numbers show payrolls climbed in 31 states in July, while the jobless rate increased in 28. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, states such as New York and Texas boosted payroll figures by nearly 30,000 workers each, Bloomberg reports.…

While employers value college degrees and all the trappings of a good education among permanent and temporary workers, a recent survey revealed that a human resources administration may value emotional intelligence over book smarts when hiring. According to CareerBuilder, 34 percent of surveyed hiring managers reported that they put a greater emphasis on EI when…