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According to a recent report issued by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations, or PEO’s,  based on cost savings alone, the average client of such organizations can expect a return on their investment of 27.2 percent.  Yahoo! Finance recently reported on their website that at a recent conference held in Austin, Texas, economists Laurie …

In today’s employment climate, tech workers know that their skills are in demand. The competition between companies looking to fill positions with the best and most qualified applicants is fierce. So which public and privately held companies are the top picks for job seekers looking to land their dream job? According to a recent article …

Most job seekers tend to know the types of behaviors along with the dos and don’ts that will get them through the door and into a potential job interview. Even after giving what you might consider what you think was your best interview ever, the waiting really can be the hardest part. So what do …

The current tight hiring climate is causing HR managers and company executives to rely more on gig workers than ever before. According to an article appearing on the Staffing Industry website, one reason for the trend is that employers are seeing a marked skills gap in available workers to fill open positions within their organizations. …

The gig economy, it seems, is here to stay. According to a study about financial well-being conducted by MBO Partners, 77% of independent workers or freelancers feel that they are living comfortably and can make ends meet. HR Dive.com‘s Rila O’Donnell reported last week that this trend among gig workers is almost identical to that …

The use of social media and video has inserted itself into nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Now in the realm of human resources and recruiting, workers are expecting it will play an even bigger role than ever. HR Dive recently reported that according to a study conducted by Monster for their State of …

It’s a given that most employers will check the social media profile of every potential new hire. Most job seekers know this and will take what they feel is the appropriate action to remove potentially offensive material. According to a recent article by Valerie Bolden-Barrett appearing on the HR Dive website, some candidates will even …

One-on-one meetings between managers and team members are important in today’s workplace environment. Whether these meetings take place every few weeks or just twice a year, they provide an excellent way to touch base and to follow up on milestones or action points which were discussed in previous meetings. According to an article appearing on …

A recent ruling in Washington State now makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against hiring individuals who are obese. Other states may soon be following Washington’s example. According to a recent article by Rosie Bradbury which appeared on the HR Dive website, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that obesity is considered a disability.   …

The world of work is changing in ways that most would not have imagined just a few short years ago. Workers and employers in the UK can have flexible shifts and opportunities, especially if workers and employers have a zero-hour contract in place. A zero-hour contract is a type of contract between an employer and …

Employers who have been struggling to find highly-skilled talent to fill open positions within their organizations are turning to the gig economy to fill them. According to an article by Riaa O’Donnell appearing on the HR Dive website, HR managers and executives who are struggling to fill key positions are looking at the gig economy …

A recent study has found that approximately one-third of workers are stressing about their personal finances and bring their money worries with them to work. In a story appearing on the HR Dive website, Jennifer Carson reported that workers are worried that their debt load has them unable to save for their retirement years. The …

The word ‘culture’ is one you hear a lot in almost every business. The importance of culture in the workplace, according to some industry experts cannot be overstated. The culture of any corporation or business affects every aspect of how the business aligns with its goals and objectives. According to an article appearing on the …

The field of Human Resources and administrating all of the tasks that come with it is becoming both more complex and more expensive every year. Using the services of a professional employer organization or PEO can help manage employees, benefits, and other HR aspects so that leaders of organizations can focus on other aspects of …

David Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and partner at a consulting firm, RBL Group, has long been fascinated by how organizations can deliver value for their workers. In a recent article appearing on the HR Exchange website, Ulrich suggests that HR professionals acknowledge and build on past …

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Festival of Work kicked off in London earlier this month. Even among all of the talks and sessions about utilizing the latest technologies and how they affect HR professionals and their organizations, Andy Cook, CEO of Marshall-James and guest columnist for Personnel Today wonders why there isn’t …

The federal minimum wage for non-exempt employees in 2019 is $7.25 per hour. According to the National Center for State Legislators (NCSL), 18 states raised the minimum wage for their residents at the beginning of the year. The issue has been at the forefront of concerns for US voters even the 2016 election when Vermont …

Every generation that comes into the workforce is different from the one before it. What worked as little as five or even three years ago may not be applicable now when it comes to recruiting top talent for open positions within their organization. For companies to stay competitive to top talent entering into the job …

With more states legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana, employers across the country are considering whether or not to continue drug testing of current and potential employees. Reporter Ryan Raiche for ABC affiliate station WDIO in Minneapolis interviewed employers across the state to ask them how they are preparing for the state’s possible legalization of …

This month is the beginning of graduation season for both high school and college students. According to a recent story appearing in the Philadelphia Public School website, The Notebook, organizations are more interested in whether would-be applicants have both literacy and necessary math skills to do the jobs that they are applying for. Even with …

Philadelphia union leaders announced last Wednesday that they would hold off filing suit against the Kenney administration regarding widespread inaccuracies in payroll. Philly.com reported on their website that Philadelphia city leaders, including Mayor Kenney, met privately with the leaders of AFSME District Council 47 and Firefighters local Number 22 on Friday and has vowed to …

Imagine how frustrating it would be to get elected to office and then be prevented from performing the duties voters asked you to do. The Times-Standard reported late last month, that is what happened to Karen Paz Dominguez, a duly elected county auditor and controller in Humboldt County, California. Part of the job she was …

Nearly every year, tax laws and payroll guidelines change. Last month, ADP announced the launch of its “Next Generation Tax Engine” that will help their clients stay up-to-date with the current and ever-changing tax laws. According to HCM Technology Report, this latest development is designed to help companies minimize compliance risk and increase the effectiveness …

There is no shortage of fraudsters and identity thieves willing to do whatever it takes to part consumers with their hard earned cash. Payments Source reported on its website that in 2015, over 700,000 taxpayers found that someone else had managed to file a tax return on their behalf. These fraudulent returns, known as Stolen …

Cyber-attacks and phishing scams are everywhere. With each new headline in the news, it looks as if cybercriminals are getting bolder and more sophisticated with their scams every day. No matter how secure you might think you are, even seasoned IT professionals have fallen prey to some of the more clever attacks.   The Tallahassee …