Human Resources


DOL Unveils Online Retirement Plan Video for Small Businesses

The video portrays the real-life experiences of four small employers that operate the three most popular retirement arrangements.

How My Latte Made Me Late

A recent survey reveals that 24 percent of workers admit to making up fake excuses for why they're tardy for work. Managers listed 10 they found most unusual.

McDonald's Franchise to Pay $505,000 for Sexual Harassment

The decree also provides for significant non-monetary relief, including letters of apology to the victims.

Let Your Computer Dream of Electric Sheep, Save a World

By enabling the sleep mode on computers and monitors, organizations can help reduce the growing demand for electricity--and save money--while fighting climate change, says EPA.

BLS: 7.8 Million Americans Unemployed Last Month

That's 1.1 million more people than were unemployed in the same month last year.

$250,000 DOL Grant to Help Texas' Upper Rio Grande Economy

The U.S. Department of Labor is giving a $250,000 Regional Innovation Grant to help Texas' Upper Rio Grande region address the impact of manufacturing industry layoffs.

Agencies Ease Social Security Benefits Determinations

A newly designed version of the Social Security Administration's online Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool, powered by the U.S. Department of Labor-managed GovBenefits.gov, will help individuals determine their eligibility for 17 Social Security programs.

ISO Council Seeks One Good Secretary-General

The job's responsibilities include not only the monitoring and support of some 3,000 ISO committees and working groups, but also the management of the Geneva-based ISO Central Secretariat.



Survey: Nearly a Third of Workers Involved in April Fools' Pranks at the Office

Shrink-wrapping everything in a co-worker's cubicle was one prank that CareerBuilder.com found "most memorable" in its annual survey.

Federal Worker Safety Advisory Council to Meet April 10

FY 2008 performance status of Federal Executive Branch agencies in meeting the four goals of the Presidential Safety, Health, and Return-to-Employment (SHARE) Initiative is on the tentative agenda.

Be Ready for Emergencies

The best crisis plan in the world is useless if it sits on a shelf. Your people must be ready to put it into action on a moment’s notice. That takes communication and leadership.

Study: Vast Majority Has No Access to Wellness Programs at Work

The study revealed that even among workers who said they participated in wellness programs, nearly half admitted that their commitment trailed off after just a few years.

Report: Telecommuting Options Expand for Federal, Private Sectors

Ever-heightening concerns with traffic congestion, air pollution, and gasoline prices increase the attraction of telecommuting, an option the report says could improve employee recruitment, satisfaction, and retention.

Study: U.S. Retirement Assets Now Worth More than GDP

According to the study, the assets have increased from $7.9 trillion in 1997 to $15 trillion in 2007.

World's Largest Disabled Ski Clinic Under Way in Colorado

This is the 22nd event put on by the Department of Veterans Affairs, with more than 400 disabled veterans participating yesterday.

AHRQ's Updated 'Snapshots' Show State-by-State Health Performance

As in previous years, the 51 state snapshots--for every state plus Washington, D.C.--summarize health care quality in three dimensions.

New Jersey Updates Notification Form for Plant Closings, Layoffs

The state's Labor and Workforce Development agency has revised the notification form. LWD has no enforcement authority but dispatches rapid response teams to aid affected workers.

Survey: Number One Employer Concern? Talent Shortage

Cost containment of health care is still a top five concern.

Chevron, Ford Appoint New HR Leaders

The automaker's HR executive has moved to the California-based energy company, the two firms announced March 25.

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