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The less paper shuffling HR needs to do, the more it can play a strategic role in building a winning team.

The online media company now lays claim to the most generous family leave policy known.

Between what life requires and technology allows, commuting to the office for an eight-hour workday increasingly looks like a pointless ritual.

Companies spend freely to find and hire talent, then leave them adrift when they start work. That's not smart.

To be of strategic importance, human resources needs to understand the company thoroughly and apply key skills.

Nothing does more to stimulate employee loyalty than giving your team practical help balancing job and family obligations.

Companies that help employees with small daily challenges and support their personal development attract better talent and earn staff loyalty.

Making salaries public knowledge can motivate employees to work harder, presuming people are paid on merit.

Businesses that value employee satisfaction have no problems keeping their customers happy.

Policies that encourage employees to use personal devices for work improve productivity and employee satisfaction.

A patient communication campaign is required if every member of team is to make well-informed choices about benefits.

Distractions are epidemic and surveillance is bad for morale. The solution is engaged leadership.

How to attract and retain the team you need is evolving as rapidly as the rest of the business world.

Technology is giving human resources staff more time to help employees individually.

Cloud storage is secure, improves employee access to their data and simplifies system upgrades.

Meeting payroll is a fundamental business chore and among the tasks most readily outsourced.

Consumer-driven health plans require high deductibles but allow tax-exempt health savings plans.

Many startups offer free meals and ping-pong but employees most value open communication.

Retirement benefits only trail salaries in the consideration of employees choosing who they work for.

Big data is an increasingly available resource for recruiting and retaining the best talent, with substantial savings for employers.

The outdated method of tracking an employee's work day is a waste of time for all involved.

Here are three more interviews for getting to know your best talent even better and remembering why they were such a great pick in the first place.

A look at Gandhi's most influential quotes and how they can inspire leaders in all industries.

It's a seller's market for talent. Getting your hiring process right is essential to not losing the best prospects.

The Internet, social media and mobile devices drive productivity. They are also huge distractions. The solution requires a deft touch, not a hard line.

Technology can streamline work, enhance performance monitoring and lead to more engaged workers.

Employees are happier and more productive when they interact more. Leaders can leverage this by setting the stage for constructive interactions.

Employees who are enthusiastic for their work make companies more profitable but those who aren't drive costs that are hard to measure.

Successful performance management is much more than just an end-of-year performance review.

Simplifying the challenge of managing a growing workforce is better for the company and appreciated by employees.