Employee Participation

There is no evidence government employees were instructed to falsify U.S. jobs statistics, an investigation by the Commerce Departments inspector generals office concluded today.

Employee engagement appears to be up in most of the world and is highest in Latin America, according to Aon Hewitt.

Employers serious about providing quality health coverage while also keeping a sharp eye on costs are turning to accountable care organizations, wellness programs and narrow provider networks.

Ford Motor Co., boosted by record profits in North America, is likely to hire more than the 12,000 new workers that it promised in its 2011 contract with the United Auto Workers, according to its top American executive.

Applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly climbed to a nine-week high, underscoring the difficulty adjusting the data for seasonal variations such as the Easter holiday and spring recess at schools.

Telecommuting is becoming commonplace at two-thirds of workplaces. Earlier studies have demonstrated that telecommuting doesnt diminish ones productivity, and may even enhance it.