Employee Participation

Superstorm Sandy drove the number of people seeking unemployment benefits up to a seasonally adjusted 439,000 last week, the highest level in 18 months.

The ranks of America's poor edged up last year to a high of 49.7 million, based on a new census measure that takes into account medical costs and work-related expenses.

A new report says Missouri gained about 13,000 non-farm payroll jobs in October while the state's unemployment rate held steady at 6.9 percent.

Sixty-five percent of employers report theyd hire veterans instead of equally qualified candidates, according to a new CareerBuilder study.

In light of Hurricane Sandy, employers should take some time to review their plans to protect their employees and businesses in the event that a natural disaster hits. Whether the disaster is a fire, flood, earthquake or some other emergency, all have the potential to greatly impact a business, and...

On average, employers that practice employee recognition are 12 times more likely to see strong business results, according to recent research by Bersin & Associates, a provider of research-based membership programs in human resources.