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Graduation season is upon us, and this year’s graduates are certainly hoping to find improved job prospects. A new study from CareerBuilder and CareerRookie.com finds that 57% of employers say they plan to hire new college graduates, up from 53% last year and up significantly from 44% in 2010.

With April being National Financial Literacy Month, it’s an ideal time for employers to encourage healthy financial habits among employees. According to a Harris poll, 44% of employees worry about personal finances while at work.

As the use of cloud computing and mobile devices continues to make remote work more convenient than ever, employers are increasingly incorporating telework into their workplace structure. In fact, the number of employees that telecommute multiple days per week increased almost 80% from 2005 to 2012, according GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com. Here are the most popular jobs offering telecommuting possibilities, according to FlexJobs.

In the digital age, it's more important than ever for companies to keep track of their online reputations. Savvy job-hunters will turn to websites such as Glassdoor -- a database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports and interview reviews -- to get a sense of an organization's culture. Research from Software Advice indicates more than half of respondents surveyed say they've used Glassdoor at least once in their job search. Here are four ways to position your company in the best light for potential recruits.

Biometric screenings and health risk assessments are the foundation of many corporate wellness programs. But there can be additional costs associated with onsite biometric screening events – beyond the per employee price – that employers need to be aware of. Companies may make costly mistakes by not asking the right questions of their wellness providers, says Alan Kohll, founder and CEO of TotalWellness. He recommends employers ask the following six questions of onsite biometric screening providers:

Benefits contribute up to an additional one-third to employees’ total compensation, according to research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. As the industry celebrates National Employee Benefits Day on April 2, employers can encourage workers to make the most of their benefits.

As open enrollment officially comes to a close, there have been many milestones on the way. Here are ten key dates, in reverse order, on how we got to where we are.

The traditional workplace has become a thing of the past as the number of remote staff continues to grow. Employers can now retain high quality talent without the auspices of requiring office space. However, despite these benefits, the remote worker is an additional concern for C-suite executives who are looking to expand their business. Here are seven management techniques from Lighthouse Consulting Services that can help management get ahead of the curve.

Overall spending on traditional prescription drugs -- mostly pills used to treat common conditions such as high cholesterol and depression -- will decline 4% by the end of 2015, largely because of the availability of generic medications, according Express Scripts. Here are 10 of the top brand-name drugs that had generic equivalents become available in 2013 or are expected to have generics available this year, courtesy of Express Scripts.

A new survey from Korn Ferry, a leadership and talent consulting services business, finds that roughly 46% of Americans are not certain that they want to stay at their current company. The survey finds that employee retention is related to innovative leadership strategies, which include creating welcoming atmospheres, broadening communication and empowering employees. Robert Damon, executive chairman of the Americas for Korn Ferry, discloses three helpful tips for effective management strategies.