Compiled by Kelly Walser, SBDCNet Researcher
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Associations/Organizations
- American Society for Training and Development – information on recent training trends.
- American Staffing Association – information on the temporary staffing industry.
- International Association for Human Resource Information Management – HR information management issues and trends.
- The Professional Association for Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards – information on employee retention.
- Society for Human Resources Management – membership required in some sections.
Benefits/Compensation/Wages
- America’s Career InfoNet – Wages and trends by occupation and state.
- Employee Benefits of Private Industry 2000 – Part of the National Compensation Survey with data characteristics of employee benefit plans.
- ESOP Facts and Figures– Non-profit trade association dedicated to employee ownership through ESOPS with expert list, valuations and accounting standards.
- National Compensation Survey – Detailed occupational earnings are available for metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, broad geographic regions, and on a national basis.
- National Resource and Information Center – Offers updated information on Women’s Bureau programs, Work and Family Clearinghouse, and Fair Pay Clearinghouse; small business ownership, women in management, apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations, pensions, veterans affairs, domestic violence, and safety and health.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – Earnings, working conditions and forecast for occupations.
- Employee Benefits Security Administration- Pensions, health plans, and other compliance assistance.
- The Professional Association for Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards – See “Research and Surveys” tab for low cost reports on outsourcing, retention bonuses, employee recognition, layoff trends and more.
- Retirement Plans for Small Business – IRS report on SEP, IRA and 401K.
- Women’s Bureau Stats – reports on earnings by gender and nontraditional occupations for women.
Handbooks
- HR Guide – examples of employee/collegiate handbooks, manuals and how-to guides.
Health/Safety
- Mine Safety and Health Administration – education, training information and safety standards for this specific industry.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – education, training information and safety standards for the workplace.
Legal
- ADA Guide for Small Business – from the Department of Justice.
- CCH Inc. Research Network – human resource and employment law site.
- Small Business Compliance – Department of Labor searchable database for small business compliance publications.
- Small Business Information – employer information from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Employment Law Guide - describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses.
Staffing and Recruiting
- American Staffing Association – information on the temporary staffing industry.
- World at Work – information central includes reports on attracting and retaining employees, outsourcing and workplace motivation.
Taxes
- Employment Taxes – step by step guide from the IRS for small business.
Training and Development
- American Society for Training and Development – information on recent training trends.
- Employment and Training Administration – employment, training, workforce development issues.
- Office of Apprenticeship Training, Labor and Employer Services – apprenticeship programs available on the state level.
Other
- Catherwood Library at Cornell University – searchable database of Workplace Issues Today articles; email service available.
- International Association for Human Resource Information Management – HR information management issues and trends.
- Society for Human Resources Management – largest association with membership required in some sections.
- Workforce Management – information about managing the workplace. Free membership
- CCH Inc. Research Network - human resource and employment law site.
- Employment Benefit Research Institute – publishes data of value to anyone who cares about employee benefits – from business owners and HR managers, to politicians and citizens alike.
