By ADP Workers’ compensation insurance helps protect employers when employees suffer a work-related injury or illness, facilitating prompt medical attention, wage-replacement, and other benefits while employees recover. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about workers’ compensation. Q: Are employers required to have workers’ compensation insurance? A: Most states require employers to have workers’… read more

By Jorgen Sundberg – UndercoverRecruiter Employer brand is a powerful tool in shaping corporate culture and helping employees to internalize corporate values; and is invaluable in engaging employees and aligning talent management with business strategy. A number of academic studies have recognized the positive correlation between employer brand and employee engagement. For example, Heger conducted… read more

By David Strut &Todd Nordstrom – Forbes Throughout the years, the two of us have heard countless stories of regret from managers who let stellar employees slip through their fingers. These managers often turn to us for advice on how they can avoid losing more great employees. And, we’re always happy to share findings from… read more

By Amber Thomas – PSI   After you put in the time, effort and investment to hire the best employees possible, you need to retain that talent.  Many books have been written and exit interviews conducted as employers look for the secret to keeping their good employees satisfied. Salary, retirement plans and vacation benefits are high on… read more

By Alissa Parr, Ph. D – PSI Structured interviews are one of the best selection methods of determining how someone will perform on the job. Most companies rely on interviews to assess candidate’s skills and abilities. However, without the appropriate training and insights into best practices of conducting structured interviews, hiring managers can commit mistakes… read more

By Sara Pollock – Social Hire   Do you have what it takes to be an HR superhero? Learn what you can do to make your superpowers stand out from everyone else by assessing yourself to see you’re a leader or if you could use a little work. 1. Ability to Develop Themselves HR leaders… read more

By Tiffany C Wright – BOOST ADP   Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines empathy as “The ability to identify with or understand the perspective, experiences, or motivations of another individual and to comprehend and share another individual’s emotional state.” While understanding perspectives and sharing others’ emotional states may not seem directly correlated with running a… read more

By Chuck Leddy – ADP The salary cap in the NFL forces teams to make tough decisions about whether to “buy or build” top talent. The perenially successful New England Patriots rely largely on quarterback Tom Brady and a talent management system set up by head coach Bill Belichick. Over the last two decades, the… read more

By RunADP Managing HR responsibilities isn’t always easy, but it can be especially daunting if you’re new to the role. To help, we created a checklist of some key HR responsibilities. Hiring: HR’s Role: Develop policies and practices that result in quality hiring decisions and comply with federal, state, and local laws. Ask yourself: Does… read more

By runADP   Employers sometimes look to former employees to fill job vacancies. This can be an attractive option if the individual was a strong performer since they already have a proven track record with the company. Rehiring can also help the company save on recruitment costs. Here are seven factors to consider when rehiring… read more