Designed specifically for managers and HR professionals, SmartBrief on Workforce is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter. It delivers essential reading for HR professionals and hard-to-find articles on finding the best talent, motivating top performers and increasing team productivity.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/workforce/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/workforce?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/workforce?sb_code=rssen-us24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DC6832BEA-8D7F-4D27-ACFA-5DA5A1FC7317%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DC6832BEA-8D7F-4D27-ACFA-5DA5A1FC7317%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMore than half of employers are experiencing higher turnover than they had last year, a survey from OI Partners says.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTTop Storyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DB027B352-80BA-4172-B4F6-37B1E372CD86%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DB027B352-80BA-4172-B4F6-37B1E372CD86%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssLuis von Ahn, a founder of Captcha and Duolingo, says one of the changes he made when starting his most recent venture was to -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTRecruiting & Retentionhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D5523F412-59DE-4851-92D2-08E123AE699D%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D5523F412-59DE-4851-92D2-08E123AE699D%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAs recruiting becomes more complex and costly, many employers are turning to customized recruiting services, Josh Bersin writ -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTRecruiting & Retentionhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DC665ABB4-8A25-4144-98E2-FF2B4137DF76%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DC665ABB4-8A25-4144-98E2-FF2B4137DF76%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe average 401(k) balance hit a record high of $80,900 during the first quarter, a 75% jump since the first quarter of 2009, -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTBenefits & Compensationhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D536CB007-EBA8-4EA3-9C78-B802F890313B%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D536CB007-EBA8-4EA3-9C78-B802F890313B%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFitch Ratings gives employees five days during the year they get married, but only provides three days to new fathers, writes -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTBenefits & Compensationhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DE6650CB5-F029-4FF2-954D-A227615AA10D%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DE6650CB5-F029-4FF2-954D-A227615AA10D%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssChurch-affiliated organizations are eligible to receive exemptions from federal pension laws that aim to protect consumers, b -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTRegulatory & Legal Updatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D055E6AD6-8CDD-4516-9539-9AF519598707%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D055E6AD6-8CDD-4516-9539-9AF519598707%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCoaching doesn't mean telling people how to solve their problems, writes Dan McCarthy.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTThe HR Leaderhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DE81D0260-2F52-4310-ABF9-6BE0D0357E82%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DE81D0260-2F52-4310-ABF9-6BE0D0357E82%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPrague is turning the Czech Republic's lone subway system into a speed-dating venue, with designated cars for people who are  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTWorkplace Chatterhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn observance of Memorial Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday. -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTEditor's Notehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D55468E0B-1FC5-404C-88C7-80D763D6E490%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCBE19FE7-77F6-403E-A66B-E5E0154580FA%26copyid%3D55468E0B-1FC5-404C-88C7-80D763D6E490%26brief%3Dworkforce%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssClarence Birdseye,American inventor, entrepreneur and naturalist -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:26:40 CDTSmartQuote