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Employers are considering which actions made as a result of the economic downturn should stay in effect for 2010.

Interested in fostering innovation at your company? Some companies do so by requiring that employees spend time on personal projects.

During an economic hardship, the last thing you want to do is lose your most talented, productive employees.

Mercer has compiled 10 for 2010, a list of 10 action items companies can take to enhance an executive compensation program that drives business performance, secures key talent and withstands public scrutiny.

 A recent survey, Education Assistance Plans, conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, reveals trends in organizations' education assistance policies.

The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) annually collects and complies this information from federal contractors.

The Department of Labor published answers to frequently asked questions concerning Schedule C of the 2009 Form 5500 Annual Return and Report of Employee Benefit Plan.

Amendments to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act have made certain requirements regarding the mandatory harassment prevention training and the payment of overtime wages more "employer friendly."

No matter what leadership role you play, whether it is owner, executive or manager, it is important to identify your employees’ strengths and weaknesses and cultivate those skills in a manner that breeds success for your company.  

Effective immediately, California employers must, under certain circumstances, provide up to ten days of unpaid leave to employees who have spouses in the military.

There are plenty of ways companies can safely remain aggressive in their markets and continue to build their businesses in spite of the current economy.

If you are considering firing an employee for misconduct, your first step is to investigate the incident.

The key to retaining star employees is to keep the lines of communication open with them. Managers should strive to understand what employees are going through and acknowledge their hard work.

Workplace relationships may be more accepted these days. It is still a good idea for workers to remain professional and not let office courtships impact their work.

According to some surveys, today’s college graduates seek more than status and money.  “A meaning to life” mantra is also ringing in their ears.

Some presentations are dull while others are dynamic. Whether speaking to executives or employees, here are 10 traps to watch out for when giving that next HR presentation.

A strengthened performance management program, especially in a time when companies are doing more with less, is more important than ever.

Organizations are wise to encourage employees to take vacation, not just because it is good for employee morale and productivity, but because it is a legally wise action.

 Transitioning service members and veterans experiencing the effects of Post-Trumatic Stress Disorder may face day-to-day difficulties—particularly in the workplace.

Awareness of real underlying causes and the application of systematic solutions will help clients to prioritize changes and systematic solutions.

OSHA has cited Mountain Pure MS and proposed penalties totaling $164,150 following the investigation of a fatal May 24 accident at the company's Magee, Mississippi, facility.

The holidays are a short and fleeting time of year. Even so, one regrettable act during a company holiday party can make employers wish they could turn back the clock. 

Building a brand is an ongoing journey. A successfully branded business also keeps the health and safety of their employees and customers as a number one priority.

Burnout, according to Wikipedia.org, is a psychological term for the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, usually in the work context. Burnout is often construed as the result of a period of expending too much effort at work while having too little recovery time.

Costumes that are sexually provocative, carry a political or social message, or are otherwise inappropriate for the workplace, could lead to a liability nightmare for employers.