Although employers are having difficulty in finding specialized talent and staying competitive, 43 percent of employers continue to recruit for potential job candidates before positions are even available, according to a new CareerBuilder survey.

The Young Presidents Organization Global Pulse Index dropped 3.4 points in the third quarter to 57.7 as confidence declined among the more than 1,000 U.S. CEOs participating in the survey.

Employee loyalty is falling globally, according to new Mercers new Whats Working survey.

Todays human resources professionals are asked to do more than ever. Between managing employee relations, benefits and work force numbers, many HR professionals are feeling overwhelmed.

According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 2011 seasonal hiring is expected to mirror 2010, with 29 percent of retailers planning to hire extra help.

Health care costs have been on the rise for years. Greedy insurance companies, more expensive medical technology, government involvement or lack thereof the reasons cited by the talking heads seem almost endless.

As employers are constantly looking to attract and attain talent, providing a comprehensive benefits solution is one of the top ways to remain competitive.

While most employees depend on the workplace as their main source of benefits information, Generation Y is more likely to rely on family members and friends as informants, according to a new survey commissioned by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company and conducted by Harris Interactive.