The recent recession and the weak recovery which is following it have had pronounced financial effects on many Americans, leaving them unemployed or underemployed, with smaller salaries than in the past or facing other constraints.
Incorporating incentives and communications tools into wellness programs tends to increase the return on investment that employers receive, according to a study.
Many college graduates are finding themselves taking jobs that do not make use of their degrees, requiring relatively few skills and low levels of education.
While employers are obligated to grant leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), that leave can be of limited and definite duration.
The percentage of workers who reported being victims of bullying at work rose from 27 percent last year to 35 percent this year, according to a survey.
The Essential Health Benefits Coalition (EHBC) has released recommendations concerning how essential benefits should be defined under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
HR compliance with laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and others can be challenging in some instances, particularly those in which it is unclear whether a given law applies.