Employer Strategies

In a tight job market, some companies are hiring prospective employees without even meeting them in person first. HR professionals and staffing agencies aren’t sure that’s such a great idea.

A well-written employee handbook can be an effective document to ensure compliance with applicable laws as they evolve and as new laws go into effect.

Why are self-funding and reference-based pricing so popular with small businesses? They are seeing big savings for both employees and employers.

The program could see benefit cuts and undergo significant changes in the future, and this poses a problem for seniors who depend on it for their main source of retirement income.

More employers are offering paid leave, but that might not be enough for those caring for a sick loved one.

Dr. Miles Varn, chief medical officer at PinnacleCare, discusses the importance of benefits that assist employees when they receive a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer kills thousands of American workers every year. Employer clients play an important role in fighting the disease by encouraging their workforce to get regular screenings.

VeriKlick uses voice biometrics, facial recognition and ID verification to detect candidates who may be lying during the recruitment process.

Deep Talent, PeopleQlik and Vibe HCM are among the companies offering applications that track employees and identify staff ready for promotion.

Companies can take a number of steps to manage sick employees — without violating the law.