Employee Participation

Typically, employees fulfill management roles because of their strong technical skills, but that doesnt always mean theyre ready to handle the people component of management. However, a comprehensive management training program can help those employees effectively supervisor their subordinates, says Sheryl Kovach, president and CEO of Kandor Group, a human...

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped by 16,000 last week, the second straight weekly increase. But the longer-term trend in layoffs remained consistent with an improved job market.

With the DOLs new Fee Disclosure Rule, plan sponsor ignorance is no longer tolerated.

A bill that would make it more difficult for recently unemployed people in Arizona to collect unemployment benefits is likely to land on Republican Gov. Jan Brewer's desk.

New York City remains the lowest-risk city globally for the second consecutive year when it comes to recruiting, employing and relocating employees.

Employers are increasingly offering rewards to their employees to persuade them to make better decisions about their health. But it isn't all fun and games companies are also penalizing workers who do not make healthy choices.

Whether it means opening school track meets to deaf children or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities. But there's been little progress in one of the most stubborn challenges: employing the disabled.

Forty-five percent of executives say talent management is the most important business strategy for global companies.