Employee Participation

A survey shows U.S. companies added fewer jobs in March compared with the previous month, as construction firms held off on hiring after three months of solid gains.

Contrary to the widespread belief, major life events dont lead to a life insurance purchase. In fact, six in 10 new parents and seven in 10 newly wed or divorced couples dont shop or buy life insurance within two years, according to new LIMRA research.

While 60 percent of American workers say their benefits communications are fairly or very effective, 9 percent say its not at all effective.

Although hiring has grown in many industries, employers still have trouble filling specific roles. In light of this, the Society of Human Resource Management published Hidden Drivers of Success: Leveraging Employee Insights for Strategic Advantage, which offers three tips for retaining and recovering talent.

Unemployment rates fell in 22 U.S. states in February from January, a sign that hiring gains are benefiting many parts of the country.

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...