 | The changing world of work: five megatrends you need to knowThe world of work has undergone profound change in recent years. Technology, the employer/employee relationship, skills requirements, immigration, offshore employment, employee benefits -- especially health coverage and pensions -- and global competition have had a significant impact on the workplace. Five change accelerators, or megatrends, drive these changes and will redefine the 21st century world of work. |
Try this at home: Ceridian provides seamless product support, security for telecommuters
As rising gas prices continue to siphon disposable income away from paychecks and work-life balance becomes increasingly tricky, more employees are opting to work from home. Not only does working from home (or a virtual office) help employees offset costs associated with commuting to and working at the office, it can be a very important tool for ensuring continuity of operations, such as a disaster striking the corporate office.
Challenges in employee drug testing: the right to know versus the right to privacy
It is more important than ever for businesses to be productive while attracting and retaining quality talent. For an employer, this means not only securing employees with valuable skill sets, but finding and retaining individuals who are mentally and physically able to work at peak levels. Employers concerned about drug abuse in the workplace must balance their need to foster a safe and productive work environment with the emotions and compliance issues inherent in employee drug testing.
HSAs: Taking health care into your company's hands
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a great option for employers looking to share the cost of providing health care for employees -- and for employees seeking lower premiums, greater value and financial rewards for spending those health care dollars wisely.
Google at the job fair: ethical hiring in a changing world, part one
Do you or your hiring managers Google job candidates as part of employment background checks? The use of the Internet to perform a background search on a candidate is just one of the tough calls faced by HR professionals who are involved with company hiring. Learn more about hiring, recruiting, and the ethical and social responsibilities of business in our special two-part series Google at the job fair: ethical hiring in a changing world.
Natural Disaster & Emergency Resources
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