Employee Participation

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  Some unions now angry over PPACA

  By Sam Hananel  |  May 24, 2013

  Some union leaders say unexpected consequences of the law could jeopardize health benefits for millions of their members.

• Employers question effectiveness of social media

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  May 24, 2013

  Although more than half of employers use social media for internal communications, they are unsure of its effectiveness, according to a new survey by global professional services company Towers Watson.

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  Applications for jobless aid fall

  By Paul Wiseman  |  May 23, 2013

  The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth.

• Employee engagement on the rise, Aon Hewitt says

  By Allen Greenberg  |  May 21, 2013

  Aon Hewitt says employee engagement is improving and that employees’ perceptions of their work experience also is up.

• Employers having trouble finding right talent

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  May 21, 2013

  Although HR managers are seeing greater demand for high-potential talent, today’s talent pool lacks what they need in the future, according to a survey by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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  I failed my 401(k)

  By Denis Storey  |  May 21, 2013

  I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my 401(k). Or, let’s be honest, the lack of it.

• Workaholics need help, FSU study says

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  May 21, 2013

  While workaholics report having great job satisfaction and creativity, they also experiences high levels of frustration and exhaustion, according to a recent study by Florida State University.

• Employees need help sorting through health care reform

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  May 21, 2013

  Health care reform provides plenty of challenges for employers including what to communicate to workers and how best to share the latest information.

• Career development leads to employer loyalty

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  May 17, 2013

  Among total rewards professionals, they believe training and developmental opportunities are important to leading to long-term loyalty, according to a recent report by WorldatWork.

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  Jobless claims hit highest level in weeks

  By Christopher S. Rugaber  |  May 16, 2013

  The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump came a week after applications had reached a five-year low.