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Not only is HR software valuable to companies in that it helps save money and time, it also can help cut waste.

According to an article by InfoWorld, there are many ways HR software can help a company reduce paper and ink consumption, as well as mailing costs.

First, an online resume database omits the need for paper resumes. Traditional resumes generally tend to be delivered on printed paper or printed upon arrival to an interview. HR software allows the human resources department to store resumes in online databases for current and future openings.

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Those looking for a job in Portland should know healthcare jobs in the city are growing.

Through 2016, Oregon’s educational and health services industry is expected to grow by 28 percent, reaching 262,700 positions, an increase of 57,500 from the 2006 employment of 205,200 workers.

As of July 2008, the Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton area’s education and health services industry employed 127,300 workers, an increase of 3.4 percent from last year. According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is slightly lower than June’s employment of 128,900.

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When it comes to picking an HR software provider, user friendliness and functionality are the two most important qualities to consider.

According to an article by Clay Scroggin on SearchWarp, user friendliness is important when choosing an HR software provider, but is only helpful if the software is functional as well.

Scroggin compares two unnamed HR software products, both containing report writers that operated at completely different levels of ease of use and of complexity.

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One town in Florida is being criticized for not conducting background checks on its employees.

About 32 civilian employees in Eatonville, Florida recently completed background checks, and it was found more than 12 of them had been convicted of crimes.

Following the background checks, three employees were fired, according to an article by the Orlando Sentinel. However, in most cases the offenses were minor and committed more than 10 years ago.

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The popularity of HR software is growing, but it’s important to understand what will be required for the software to function correctly and benefit the company.

According to an article on ArticleDashboard, about 20 percent of companies purchasing HR software stop using the products within six months because they are unable to keep up with the input required to maintain the data.

“A new Human Resource Information System can save you tremendous amounts of time and make you and your staff far more effective at your job, but it is important to understand work will be required to maintain the database and maximize results,” the article notes.

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One Kentucky organization has received a federal grant that will help create new jobs in the area.

The West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board recently received a $250,000 Regional Innovation Grant from the United States Department of Labor, according to a press release from the State of Kentucky. The grant will be used to create a regional strategic plan to promote economic growth and create new jobs in nine Kentucky counties and one Tennessee county.

“West Kentucky’s proximity to Fort Campbell and the Nashville area makes it a prime location to provide better employment opportunities for our citizens,” Governor Steve Beshear said in the press release. “A new approach to job creation, education and economic growth is essential to improving Kentucky’s position in the global marketplace and through this initiative the West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board has made that commitment to the citizens it serves.”

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Three new hotels and casinos are expected to create numerous jobs in Las Vegas.

While the Las Vegas job market has been tough for workers, job cuts at many casinos and other businesses have become a benefit to companies trying to staff new hotels and casinos slated to open later this year. The three main hotels and casinos include Aliante Station, Eastside Cannery and Encore, a Wynn Resorts Ltd. property expected to open in December.

The three facilities together are expected to create 7,700 jobs and contribute to a projected 7.5 percent increase in leisure and hospitality employment by the end of 2009. According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada had a total non-farm employment of 1,281,800 in July 2008, a decrease of .6 percent from last year.

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A new program will help bring new Michigan jobs.

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has put forth a plan to invest $300 million in Michigan-based companies, a move being dubbed Invest Michigan!. The plan will help create jobs and grow the state pension fund, according to a press release from the State of Michigan.

“This week, we moved forward on another of our plans to grow business and create jobs by announcing Invest Michigan! - a fund that will use $300 million, a large amount of capital but a small portion of our state pension fund, to invest in businesses that create the jobs we need in Michigan,” Granholm said in the release.

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This summer, Baltimore City’s YouthWorks program was able to provide many youths with a first-hand look at what a Baltimore job might be like.

The program places well-trained, multi-skilled high school and college students into a six week summer employment program with a partnering business, government or organization.

While the program benefits youth by allowing them to explore careers and better understand the value of education, it also enriches businesses by giving them access to a talented and energetic labor pool of motivated workers.

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Chances are if you’re planning to apply for a job, you should plan on undergoing a background check.

So how do you know what will turn up on a background check? While the Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates what information an employer can and cannot use to make a hiring decision, there is plenty of information that employers can access.

According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, there are a few steps you can take to reduce the chances that an employer will find any surprising information.

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