The fact that baby boomers are now planning to work past the typical retirement age isn’t news — but just how many plan to do it may surprise you. More…

These days, all companies are searching for ways to make understaffed departments more productive. Here’s a tactic you may not have thought about: More…

What do a tanning bed, a swimming pool, a trip to Hawaii and a bikini all have in common? One clue: It’s got nothing to do with warm weather or a desire to look good.

Give up? They’re all perks employees have requested from HR and benefits pros. Want to hear some more crazy ones? More…

Here’s a rare bright note in employment news: More…

Most experts say unemployment will rise slightly before it drops. So, if you’re thinking about hiring, should you wait and have more to pick from? Or is it smarter to beat the rush and snag what’s out there now? More…

How many of your employees are quietly biding their time until the market improves to talk about their salaries? More…

HR managers tend to hear it all — from the ridiculous to the more ridiculous. More…

As more people sign up for social networking sites, more hiring managers and HR pros are screening candidates based on their profiles. And not just to dig dirt. More…

Most managers and HR pros perform impromptu background checks online before offering an applicant a job. Here’s a new tool that might make that process easier. More…

As firms continue to fight for their survival in the current recession, an increasing number of their employees have moved up a weight class – or two. More…