Three-year Partnership Gives Business Group Members Free EMPAQ® Participation and BenchmarkingNational Business Group on Health Selects University of Michigan’s
Health Management Research Center for EMPAQ® Data
C&B Consulting, announced today that they will be hosting a free international benefits seminar C&B Consulting, a leading benefits advisory firm, announced today that they will be hosting a free international benefits seminar on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 for middle market human resources professionals.
PSG Awarded Major Public and Non-Profit Company Contracts New partnerships underscore PSG’s position as a leading pharmacy benefits consulting firm
Minnesota's Top 100 CEOs Support Employer Leadership Summit's Vision and ObjectivesMinnesota Business Partnership, Buyers Health Care Action Group and HPI Advisors help area employers understand the impact and opportunity of health and performance improvement.
MassMutual Purchases Winmark Equipment Finance Leading Equipment-Leasing Finance Company Will Operate as MassMutual Asset Finance
Sunny Skies and High Temperatures Have Employees Suffering from Seasonal Absence Syndrome"Summer Absenteeism" survey found that an overwhelming number of
employees have used sick time to enjoy a summer day off
A New Twist on International InternshipsInternational internship leader, Global Experiences, and Italian career specialist, HowToItaly, have joined together to expand upon the traditional internship model by combing career and relocation workshops along with language training and customized internship placements in Italy.
Employers Who Recognize the Impact of Migraine May Help to Improve Workplace ProductivityWhen a migraine strikes, it can cause a decline in work productivity, make it difficult to concentrate and lead to missed workdays. Dr. Jennifer Lofland shares information gathered at a recent conference.
Asparity Quantifies Consumer Behavior for Health Care BenefitsAnnounces Decision Support Results for 2007 Enrollment Season
MassMutual Endorses Proposed National Insurance Act of 2007Optional federal charter would benefit insurance industry, consumers
Rising Health Care Costs Worrying Workers, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds Many Aim to Improve Their Personal Health
SumTotal Systems Closes $35.1 Million Common Stock OfferingSumTotal(R)Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT) announced that it has closed its previouslyannounced registered direct offering. The company sold 5,407,571shares of its common stock at $6.50 per share for aggregate grossproceeds of $35.1 million.
Affiliated Delta Dental companies report1 million new enrollees added in 2007Strong sales continue growth trend for nonprofit national dental carrier
Corporate Counseling Associates Offers Workplace Violence Prevention ServicesCCA cautions against overreacting after high-profile incidents; program equips organizations to identify signs and symptoms of “at risk” situations
Fieldglass Announces Significant Advancement in Globalization, InSite Available in Eight LanguagesLatest Version Offers Key Enhancements for Globalization, Supports More Locales, Business Practices and Regulations
ASPPA and DOL Jointly Host Employee Benefits Conference The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) will jointly host “DOL Speaks: The 2007 Employee Benefits Conference,” on May 24-25 in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao, will be featured as the luncheon speaker on Thursday, May 24.
Chubb Named a “Best Company for Multicultural Women”The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has been named a “2007 Best Company for Multicultural Women” by Working Mother magazine.
VISTA Staffing Solutions' President Mark Brouse Speaks at UHA 2007 Annual MeetingMark Brouse, president of VISTA Staffing Solutions (http://www.vistastaff.com), was an invited speaker at the Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association 2007 Annual Meeting on April 27. VISTA is the physician staffing division of On Assignment, Inc. (http://www.onassignment.com/oahome.faces), one of the largest healthcare and scientific staffing companies in the US.
Callidus Software Executives to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD - News), a leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced its participation in two upcoming financial conferences.
Minn. GovernorÂ’s Office to Address Employer Leadership Summit and Encourage Worksite WellnessHPI Advisors, LLC Leadership Summit Slated for June 21 Envisions Healthy Living as Good Fiscal Health and Prudent Business Strategy
Use of Consumer-Driven Healthcare Plans is GrowingConsumer-driven healthcare is becoming more popular, but it's also raising concerns for some employees. Read more in this report by the Conference Board.
Dealing with Illness: Looking After A Loved One Dealing with your own illness is difficult. Watching a loved one experience pain can be excruciating. Vivien Bergl shares some tips for surviving illness.
Peopleclick Ends First Quarter with Highest Single Quarter Revenue in Corporate HistoryPeopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, announced today the company’s single highest revenue generating quarter in its corporate history.
Werner Institute Tapped by Federal Mediation Agency to Advance Workplace Dispute Resolution SystemsThe Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University's School of Law has been selected to take the lead in a program aimed at developing state-of-the-art dispute resolution systems for the American workplace.
Global Expansion Marks 25th Anniversary of Workplace OptionsLargest U.S. Provider of Work-Life Benefits Continues to Shape the Industry While Overcoming Decades of Change
Jennifer Barth Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorJennifer Barth has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as Director in its Health and Welfare consulting practice.
Global Expansion Marks 25th Anniversary of Workplace OptionsTwenty-five years after Workplace Options (WPO) began offering work-life consulting and training services, the once-small company is now the world's largest provider of work life employee benefits, spanning four continents and 80 countries.
Morehead Wins in the Academic Medical Center MarketPredictive Research, Market Depth Attracts Six Contracts in 2007
Travis Software Corp., announced current and future software features Travis Software Corp., a market leader in Advanced Employee Benefits Software Administration and provider of TravisCobra software, announced current and future software features designed to manage the rising postal rates now facing employers and third-party administrators.
FIRST ADVANTAGE LAUNCHES HIRING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN INDIA VIA PARTNERSHIP WITH FULLERTON INDIAThe Employer Services segment of First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FADV) today announced that Fullerton India, the retail financial services company, has expanded its employment screening client relationship with First Advantage by adding the award-winning Hiring Management System (HMS) to manage Fullerton’s end-to-end recruitment process. This marks First Advantage’s entry into the talent management space in India.
Daniel’s Moving & Storage Inc. opens new officeTucson, Ariz., office is now part of one of the largest relocation networks in the United States
Leadership Summit to Explore Action Plans for Healthy LivingLeadership Summit to Explore Action Plans for Healthy Living, Healthy Working and Healthy PerformanceBuyers Health Care Action Group and Health and Performance Improvement Advisors, LLC Open Registration for Minnesota Series
Unum CEO Watjen Touts Progress at Annual MeetingIn his comments to stockholders at the company’s annual meeting today, Thomas R. Watjen, president and CEO of Unum Group, said the company has made significant progress over the past four years and is now building sustainable momentum.
TALX Announces Shareholder Approval of MergerTALX Corporation (NASDAQ: TALX) announced today that on May 15, 2007 at a special meeting of the shareholders, TALX shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 14, 2007 by and among TALX, Equifax Inc. and Chipper Corporation.
New ShirleyBOARD.com Web Site Provides Help to People Caring for Older AmericansA new web site, ShirleyBOARD.com, hopes to ease the burden of those who care for older Americans. The free site allows caregivers to centrally store important information, keep a log of daily activities for family and friends to view, and network with other caregivers for support and inspiration.
Climbing Corporate Ladder More Stressful Than Getting Divorced, Leaders sayLeaders stumble and trip on their way up, according to DDI Leadership Transitions Study
Morehead Wins in the Academic Medical Center MarketPredictive Research, Market Depth Attracts Six Contracts in 2007
MyPayrollHR Offers Premium HR Insight and Support with No Additional CostThe human resource support component of MyPayrollHR's hosted payroll and HR solution tackles each issue with real-time insight and HR best practices.
North Wales Director Issues Challenge to Companies to Donate 10% of their Profits to CharityTen-Percent, the online UK recruitment group, have donated 10% of their profits to charity, and MD & qualified solicitor Jonathan Fagan calls on larger companies to follow suit and do the same.
Workscape to Exhibit at New England Employee Benefits Council Workscape to Exhibit at New England Employee Benefits Council 2007 Annual Benefits Fair and Trade Show
New ELI® Program Develops Skills for Values-Based LeadershipELI's new training program, NextACT™: Skills for Values-Based Leadership, transforms managers into values-driven leaders who know what to do, not just what the law says. They learn how to prevent and address a range of disruptive behaviors, whether illegal or not, and develop the skills to integrate organizational values into the workplace culture.
Travis Software Offers Ways for Employers to Manage Rising Postal RatesCurrent, Future Editions of WebCOBRA Can Reduce Weight of COBRA Correspondence
National Business Group on Health Honors Fiserv as One of the Best Employers The National Business Group on Health, a national non-profit organization of 266 large employers, has honored Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), for its commitment and dedication to combating obesity and promoting a healthy lifestyle for its employees.
Institute for Corporate Productivity (I4cp) Raises $6 Million in FinancingIDG Ventures Boston and Trinity Ventures Co- Lead Series A Round
Hypnosis/NLP School Receives Minnesota State LicensureThe Minnesota Institute of Advanced Communication Skills offers a wide variety interesting of classes. You can become a certified Diabetes Motivational Coach (TM), a certified Master Hypnotist and more.
Statement of Michael Dermer President and CEO, IncentOneThe following statement may be attributed to Michael Dermer, President and Chief Executive Officer of IncentOne, to mark the occasion of National Employee Health & Fitness Day™
Workplace Wellness Programs Target Preventive CareWorkplace Wellness continues to be a growing concern for companies. Healthcare costs are increasing from 5 to 15% a year, with a vast majority (80%) attributed to costs associated with chronic illness.
TempWorks Customer Optimizes Staffing Software AdvantagesLofton Staffing Services enhances operations through execution of virtually every staffing technology available by TempWorks Software.
Health Fitness Corporation commends employers to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day May 16Stretching, gaining strength, going the extra mile--common workplace productivity metaphors will take on a more literal meaning this week as businesses across the country encourage employees to get physical and celebrate National Health and Fitness Day(TM) Wednesday, May 16.
GTM Household Employment Experts® to Sponsor 2007 Nanny of the Year Award Ceremonies GTM Household Employment Experts®, the original nanny tax service for household payroll, is proud to sponsor the 2007 Nanny of the Year Award presented by the International Nanny Association (INA). The award ceremony will be held Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
ASPPA and DOL Jointly Host Employee Benefits ConferenceThe American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) will jointly host “DOL Speaks: The 2007 Employee Benefits Conference,” on May 24-25 in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao, will be featured as the luncheon speaker.
Assessing New Health Care Options Retirement benefits just aren't what they used to be... and that's not a bad thing. Financial Planners are finding that health benefits in retirement aren't on the employers list. Saul Simon has more.
Phased Retirement Programs are Becoming Easier to ImplementPhased retirement may just be the answering to keeping mature talent. Read more from a study by the Conference Board
AAA Pro Moving & Storage transports museum’s unique collectionAncient artifacts and archives transported more than 500 miles
Health Fitness Corporation, applauds the move by the HHS Secretary Health Fitness Corporation (OTC BB: HFIT), a leading provider of fitness and health management services, applauds the move by the HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt to assemble the nation’s top experts in physical activity to advise the federal government and write the first national guidelines focusing on physical activity.
A.M. Best Reaffirms American Community Mutual Insurance Company’s B+ financial ratingThe Best Rating is a nationally recognized, independent third-party opinion, based on a comprehensive evaluation of a company’s balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile.
Career Research Key to Combating Decline in Job SatisfactionMore and more young workers are entering the workforce to discover it's much less rewarding than they had anticipated. The Editors at JIST, co-authors of the new book O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles, encourage young people to spend more time researching their career options and potential employers to prevent situations like this.
EFFECT OF PENSION REFORM ON RETIREMENT PLAN SPONSORSHIP UNCLEARFifty-Eight Percent of FORTUNE 100 Offer Pension Plans,Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds
New One-Stop Website for Cost-Effective Personnel ManagementIndicator Ltd, publisher of the fortnightly newsletter Tips & Advice Personnel, launches a new website with essential tools and resources for employers. It contains employment documents, advice, information, Special Reports, key employment law data and all the tools needed to prevent and resolve personnel problems and manage staff in a cost-effective way.
Unum Named One of Best Employers for Healthy LifestylesAmong companies recognized nationally for promoting healthy workplace
Unum expands absence management servicesCreates unified tracking of employer-authorized policies, FMLA and disability
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Employees Achieve Impressive Quit Rates BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Employees Achieve Impressive Quit Rates with the Free & Clear® Quit For Life™ Program
FIRST ADVANTAGE ANNOUNCES HMS SIGNATURE SERVICEStreamlined approach to professional and technical services enables customers to maximize use of First Advantage talent acquisition and applicant tracking system
NATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH HONORS BEST EMPLOYERS FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 41 Employers Recognized for Promoting Healthy Workplaces
Health Fitness Corporation Lauds new Appointments to Federal Physical Activity Guidelines Committee"Physical inactivity is at the heart of many of the most common chronic diseases," said Gregg Lehman, Ph. D., HFC president and CEO. "The committee members are recognized experts and will bring a broad array of knowledge to the table."
New ShirleyBOARD.com Web Site Provides Help to People Caring for Older AmericansSite Makes Patient’s Information Easy to Manage and Connects Users with Other Long-Distance Caregivers
American Community Mutual Insurance Company, announced today the following appointmentsAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today the following appointments, effective immediately
LifeBridge(SM) Program Puts Money In Trust to Pay for Children's Educational ExpensesOwensboro Independent Schools and MassMutual Team Up to Enable Families to Apply For Free Life Insurance
Fifth Third Bancorp Renews Contract with Convergys for Human Resource Outsourcing ServicesConvergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today it will continue to provide human resources and payroll administration services to Fifth Third Bancorp(NASDAQ:FITB) under a five-year contract renewal.
Workplace Options Appoints Jean-Baptiste Gruet Vice President of SalesWorkplace Options (WPO), the largest provider of work-life employee benefits worldwide, announced today that Jean-Baptiste Gruet has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. In this position, Gruet will have responsibility for managing WPO's sales team, with a specific focus on working with customers to optimize their workforce productivity and performance
WorldatWork to Open Washington, D.C. Office in Fall 2007The WorldatWork Washington office will enhance the Arizona-based organization’s efforts to help educate government decision-makers regarding effective practices involving compensation, benefits, work-life, performance and recognition, development and career opportunities. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes 480/348-7285.
Andrew Horvath Appointed Director of Client ServicesPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Andrew Horvath, CRP, GMS, as Director of Client Services. Based in a remote office in Cleveland, OH., Horvath will oversee client relationship management for Primacy’s Client Services division. He will report to Peggy Ahern, CRP, GMS, Vice President of Client Services.
Kronos(R) Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results 109th consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth
80th consecutive quarter of profitability
Success in the Workplace for Employees with ADHDThe inefficient and low performing employees in your organization may not be who you think. They may be suffering from a neurobiological disorder called Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). So what do you do? William Dodson has some suggestions.
Jobscience Renews Alliance with Sterling Testing SystemsPartnership integrates automated staffing and background screening services.
FindaSeminar.com Training Search Engine Reports Record Growth In Q1 2007Company Officials at the worlds largest training search engine say the company has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of website visitors and seminar registrations processed.
Fast Growing Medical Jobboard Integrates Cross Posting Software With Major JobsitesBioHealthRx provides a single resource to post medical jobs to major jobboards as well as many niche jobsites.
IncentOne released “The Art and Science of Health Incentives” . The brief lends IncentOne’s expert voice to explain how and when employers should offer incentives.
Hudson Highland Group Reports 2007 First Quarter Financial Results Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.
Unum Group Reports First Quarter 2007 ResultsStrong Earnings Across all Operating Segments;
Continued Improvement in Unum US Group Income Protection Line;
Operating EPS Guidance Revised Upward for 2007
Convergys Delivers Strong Revenue and Earnings Growth in First QuarterConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2007.
Benelogic, LLC Hires Ted R. DellaVecchia as the Chief Strategic OfficerBenelogic, a best-of-breed provider of online benefit management portal applications, is pleased to announce that Ted R. DellaVecchia has joined the senior leadership team. As Chief Strategic Officer, he will be responsible for leading the product development, business planning and information technology functions at Benelogic.
Indiana's Jasper County Hospital Provides Unique Recruiting ExperienceJasper County Hospital of Rensselaer, IN has announced a new relationship with Career Tours, a national recruiting resource. Career Tours, which helps companies create "Virtual Tours" to showcase why they are employers of choice, will help the Hospital differentiate itself from among the large number of hospitals currently recruiting. The collaboration will create a unique recruiting experience for potential candidates; as they will be able to "experience" Jasper County Hospital through the Virtual Tour. Please contact me with any questions about this new approach to hiring. Respectfully, Jenn Brooks, 480.256.6624 jennbrooks [at] careertours.com
Workscape Launches New Performance Management Solution at WorldatWork ConferenceProduct Leverages Award-Winning Platform and Compensation Planner to Provide Comprehensive Performance-Driven Compensation Solution
Workscape Announces Record First Quarter Results; Sales Up 50% Over Same Quarter Last YearLeading Provider of Outsourced Benefits Administration and Compensation Management Solutions Reports New Clients, Renewals and Successful Implementations
WorldatWork to Fund Grants for Total Rewards ResearchWorldatWork, the total rewards association, has announced it will fund grants for applied research in the areas of Total rewards; Compensation; Employee benefits; Work-life; Performance & recognition; and Development & career opportunities. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes 480/348-7285 or mrhodes [at] worldatwork.org.
OPV Integrates Recruitment Suite with Salesforce.comNew “PassITon” release reduces recruiting headaches by combining AppExchange directory with ease of use, customized features
A+ Moving & Storage Co. Inc. opens new office Rossville, Ga., office is now part of one of the largest relocation networks in the United States
Position Manager Applicant Tracking System implemented at 780th. US HospitalsThe Position Manager Applicant Tracking System, designed to help hospitals cope with shortages of skilled personnel by enabling them to better manage their recruiting and hiring, announces record first quarter growth.
MassMutual Announces Bundled Plan for $1 to $5 Million MarketMassMutual PlanSmart(SM) - Innovative "Behavioral(k)" Encourages Retirement Savings Behavior That's in Employee's Best Interest
Kathy King Appointed Vice President of Client Financial ServicesPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Kathy King, CRP, GMS as Vice President of Client Financial Services. Based in Primacy’s Memphis office, King will head the Client Financial Services division overseeing expense administration, client expense services and management reporting.
HR Outsourcing Company Encourages Use of Heath Savings AccountsCBR, an HR outsourcing company, strongly urges business owners to understand that their employees can benefit from a new trend in health insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA). According to the American Health Insurance Providers (AHIP), the number of individuals enrolled in an HSA-type insurance plan went from 438,000 in 2004 to 3.2 million in 2005 ... a seven fold increase in one year! And, by the year 2010, the Treasury Department projects 40 to 45 million people will be covered.
TALX and Shell Oil to Present Workshop at International Association for Human Resource Information Event to take place May 20, 2007 through May 23, 2007.
Workscape CIO to Present at the IHRIM 2007 Conference and Technology ExpoWorkscape, a leading provider of outsourced benefits administration and performance-driven compensation solutions
Workplace Options Appoints Anne Medin Vice President of Provider ServicesWorkplace Options, the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, announced today that Anne Medin has joined the company as vice president of provider services. In this newly created position, Medin will have responsibility for the growth and strategic oversight of WPO's many provider networks.
Hummingbird Coaching Services to Speak on Health Coaching Models at Medical Wellness SummitHummingbird Coaching Services has been invited to speak on health and wellness coaching at the Medical Wellness Summit, scheduled for Monday, April 30, 2007 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ultimate Software Reports Q1 2007Financial ResultsRecurring Revenues Up by 35%, Total Revenues Up by 48%, and New ARR of $6 Million
Organization and Information Are the Keys toLong-Distance Adult CaregivingTwo of the most important aspects of long-distance caregiving are getting organized and staying informed about a loved one's condition. Here are some tips that will help make these challenges much easier:
Baby Boomer Workers Tap into EAPs for HelpBaby Boomers find EAPs uniquely positioned can handle emotional and physical sides of the issue.
Parity Predict IT Professional Competency Model Will Help Simplify 'Skills And Competencies'Parity hails a new model for IT skills unveiled by e-skills UK for a sector-wide approach to expressing IT professional capabilities.