Temporary workers have been the most viable solution for employers looking to expand their businesses while incurring minimal expenses. Economist Kamlan Afshar told The Morning Call that for employers, temporary workers represent an "exact cost," which is extremely attractive in a fluctuating market. For example, with temporary workers, employers are not burdened financially by having…

It's been said again and again by politicians that small businesses are the engine of the U.S. economy. If that's so, things are looking up for Atlanta, Georgia, residents. According to the latest monthly survey from SurePayroll, hiring and paycheck size are up this year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. In addition, hiring among small businesses…

Despite a high national unemployment rate, firms that deal with outsourced human resources tasks such as placing temporary employees are reporting difficulty finding skilled workers. In Florida, for example, firms that specialize in information technology, aerospace, manufacturing and other sectors are finding applicants with the necessary skills and knowledge are scarce, the Sun-Sentinel reports. One…

While unemployment may have risen in the past month - hitting 9.2 percent nationwide - not all sectors have been affected equally, as many companies' human resources administration continue to seek out experienced accountants and IT professionals. This trend is especially evident in Connecticut, where Joyce Schiffer of contract worker placement firm Task Management says…

As the economy continues to recover, albeit slowly, businesses are growing increasingly comfortable with reinstating and boosting employee benefits. One category that's especially targeted by companies' human resources administration is retirement planning. According to a survey from insurance provider Transamerica, 51 percent of businesses who previously decreased or suspended 401(k) match plans - in which…

Business owners may be hesitant to hire full-time employees to take on back office support tasks, such as payroll, human resources or marketing, especially in a recovering economy. Instead, many entrepreneurs and employers look to human resources or payroll outsourcing services to ensure the job gets done right. However, where should individuals begin when looking…

A company's employee benefits administration has a lot tasks on its plate, such as managing healthcare packages, vacation and retirement planning. This last aspect - retirement benefits - has grown in importance, especially as older workers delay leaving the job market. In fact, MetLife's 9th annual Employee Benefits Trends Study found that 40 percent of…

A variety of industries are benefiting from contracting outside providers - such as payroll outsourcing services - to administer daily tasks. A recent survey from Charles Schwab shows independent registered investment advisors are no different. According to the company's 2011 RIA Benchmarking Study, practices are more focused than ever on providing clients with stronger care…

Despite a rise in the unemployment rate - the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported it climbed to 9.2 percent in June - one survey is predicting the job market will stabilize as businesses begin to increase hiring of contract workers and full-time employees. "Employers need to focus on aligning skills with their business objectives,"…

When human resources departments are vetting candidates for positions, they look at a variety of factors such as education, experience, references and personality. However, some experts are now touting creativity as the new recruitment buzz word. Measuring creativity in an applicant can prove difficult for an HR administration, though. With this in mind, Australian psychologist…