human resources

• 10 Worst Districts for Women’s Pay Revealed; Senators Push Paycheck Fairness Act

  By Melanie Waddell  |  January 31, 2013

  Women Democrats say, "We are still fighting for equal pay for equal work."

• Less Than Half of Small Businesses Offer Employee Benefits

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  January 30, 2013

  Lowest level in two decades of research, LIMRA says.

• Survey Suggests More Than 19 Million Americans Job Hunting This Year

  By Peter Strozniak  |  January 30, 2013

  Cornerstone OnDemand report says there are steps to improve retention.

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  Business Lending Expertise Commands Big Paychecks

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 30, 2013

  If a credit union in the Pacific Northwest is hoping to compete with other financial institutions to woo a heavily sought-after executive for its business lending division, be prepared to make at least an $85,000 offer.

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  Ever-Rising Benefits Costs Are Tough to Manage

  By Peter Strozniak  |  January 30, 2013

  Credit unions compete to recruit and retain quality employees by offering a wide range of benefits. But could that competitive edge be in jeopardy because of rapidly rising costs?

• SBA Launches Obamacare Web Page, Blog

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 29, 2013

  Site breaks down key provisions Affordable Care Act based on business size; blog offers continuous updates about implementation.

• Wells Fargo/Gallup Survey Finds Small Business Confidence on Uptick

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  January 29, 2013

  Companies' Small Business Index shows growing optimism about revenues, capital spending and jobs.

• Nearly a Third of Employers Lost Top Performers in 2012: CareerBuilder Survey

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  January 28, 2013

  Atop retention factors cited: salary. List also includes improved benefits, nap room, massages, rides to and from work.

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  Strong MBL Programs Depend on Big Paychecks: Print Preview

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 24, 2013

  As banks ramp up recruiting, the impact may be seen at credit unions. Get the rundown in this preview from next week's print edition.

• Firms Debut CU Employee Benefit, Investment-Linked Program

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 23, 2013

  MassMutual Trust and O.M. Financial Group partner in offering.