Employers plan to rely on better human resources functions to leverage improved employee performance and productivity, according to new research from by Paychex Inc.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Bacardi Bottling Corp. with 12 alleged safety violations after Lawrence Daquan Davis, a 21-year-old temporary worker, was killed by a palletizer machine during his first day of work at the company's facility in Jacksonville, Fla.

In 2012, manufacturing employment in South Dakota grew 2.5 percent for an increase of 1,186 jobs, according to the 2013 South Dakota Manufacturers Register.

Health care workers report feeling more confident, especially when it comes to the economys strength and job availability.

More than 10 percent of medical benefit costs for workplace injuries that occur this year can span for more than two decades, according to a report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance.

Corporate executives say theyre more concerned about cyber threats than any other major business risk, according to a survey by the American International Group Inc.

As the market is preparing for the health care exchange system in 2014, voluntary benefits are expected to play a larger role, says Andrea Meyer, benefit manager of WorkSmart Systems Inc. Even under health care reform, medical insurance is projected to continue with its high deductibles, and voluntary benefits complement...

For many employees, starting a new job can be an intimidating experience. Not only is the position new but the corporate culture, co-workers and even area of town are unknown to employee just joining the team. An effective onboarding program helps ease the transition, which improves retention, but many organizations...