Companies ask employees to increase insurance contributions.

Low increase reflects cost-cutting by employers to current programs.

Kaiser Family Foundation offers comparison, advantages of CDH offerings.

Online applications to vet candidates growing as a recruiting tool.

Managing staffing, succession planning, recruiting made easier by new applications.

Employee training becomes easier through videoconferencing at desktop.

Refence checking online becoming easier as new providers appear.

A more structured, interactive approach eases employee angst on first day.

With growing use of social media, applicant pool is expanded and quality applicants sourced.

With growth in the number of applicants for every job, total management systems are becoming more prevalent.

Fantasiy football, other diversions robs company coffers but has some value as morale builder.

Survey shows HR resources are being squeezed, with companies expecting more from the HR department.