Employee Participation

Among employers that block social media websites, 77 percent say they do so to protect from security threats while 67 percent say it is to prevent decreased productivity.

To improve corporate culture, 72 percent of employers say they use employee assistance programs, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management and Globoforce.

Superstorm Sandy drove the number of people seeking unemployment benefits up to a seasonally adjusted 439,000 last week, the highest level in 18 months.

The ranks of America's poor edged up last year to a high of 49.7 million, based on a new census measure that takes into account medical costs and work-related expenses.

A new report says Missouri gained about 13,000 non-farm payroll jobs in October while the state's unemployment rate held steady at 6.9 percent.

Sixty-five percent of employers report theyd hire veterans instead of equally qualified candidates, according to a new CareerBuilder study.

In light of Hurricane Sandy, employers should take some time to review their plans to protect their employees and businesses in the event that a natural disaster hits. Whether the disaster is a fire, flood, earthquake or some other emergency, all have the potential to greatly impact a business, and...

On average, employers that practice employee recognition are 12 times more likely to see strong business results, according to recent research by Bersin & Associates, a provider of research-based membership programs in human resources.