Human Resources News & Insights

What are more employees doing on vacation? Working

You give employees vacation time so they can kick back, relax and come back to work refreshed and more productive. Well, that’s not what’s happening.

Say what? To be able to telecommute, 5% would get divorced, 12% stop showering

If it wasn’t clear before, this survey makes it painfully obvious: Employees want the ability to telecommute – and wait until you see what they’re willing to give up to get what they want.

Top 7 non-cash gifts employees want for the holidays

Here’s what you can give employees this holiday season to provide a morale boost that won’t require you to cut each of ‘em a big check.

Open Enrollment: Employees Need More Time

How much time do employees need to review benefits materials? Here’s their answer.

Who’s earning the most? It’s not straight white men

A recent survey shows that straight white males are no longer the dominant breadwinners in the U.S.

55+ workers flip retirement savings strategy

More than three-quarters (76%) of workers 55 and older say the last few years have provided them with a much-needed financial wake-up call.

Grab an egg nog and check your e-mail

‘Fess up, now: You checked your work e-mail over the holiday, didn’t you?

Nearly 3 out of 4 boomers say they are postponing retirement

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.

Survey: Half of all employees have felt discriminated against

Managers can often give the impression of bias even when they don’t intentionally discriminate. It looks like too many of them are doing just that.