Employee Participation

Although more than half of employers use social media for internal communications, they are unsure of its effectiveness, according to a new survey by global professional services company Towers Watson.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth.

Aon Hewitt says employee engagement is improving and that employees perceptions of their work experience also is up.

Although HR managers are seeing greater demand for high-potential talent, todays talent pool lacks what they need in the future, according to a survey by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Ive been thinking a lot lately about my 401(k). Or, lets be honest, the lack of it.

While workaholics report having great job satisfaction and creativity, they also experiences high levels of frustration and exhaustion, according to a recent study by Florida State University.

Health care reform provides plenty of challenges for employers including what to communicate to workers and how best to share the latest information.

Among total rewards professionals, they believe training and developmental opportunities are important to leading to long-term loyalty, according to a recent report by WorldatWork.