O.C. Tanner launches thanksTM new spot recognition tool and resource to simplify and encourage recognition in corporate AmericaO.C. Tanner officially launched thanks
TM - a new recognition tool and resource geared to human resources executives and the managers they support - today at the Society for Human Resource Management´s (SHRM) 58th Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) announced today that the ACS/Mellon HSA Solution has now established more than 100,000 Health Savings Accounts (HSA).ACS/Mellon HSA Solution Exceeds 100,000 HSA Accounts;Ranks Among Top Five HSA Administrators
Concero Adds Idaho AGC to Its Growing List of ClientsThe online benefit management group expands existing partnerships into five states.
New Research: Employee Job Satisfaction Related to Individual Energy ManagementNew research findings on employee job satisfaction. Human Performance Institute studies employees´ internal motivation practices, offers employers five tips for creating a satisfying work environment
Fieldglass Releases New Version of Leading Contingent Workforce Management SoftwareLatest version offers key enhancements for usability, building qualified teams efficiently, and managing a global workforce.
Concero Technology, announced they are partnering with the Idaho Associated General Contractors (AGC) Health Benefit Trust to add a secure, online benefits sales and management program.Idaho becomes the fifth state in which Concero will manage all AGC benefit programs.
PayScale Announces Real-Time Compensation Data Solution for HR Professionals, Hiring ManagersPayscale Professional provides compensation data for IT sector; Momentum building in other leading business sectors
Supportive Solutions, Inc. Expands Operations to Meet the Needs of a Rapid GrowthCustomized crisis support services are the key to Supportive Solutions, Inc.´s success in the crisis response industry.
Business Health Services (BHS) of Baltimore, Maryland is pleased to announce the hire of Melissa Back Tamburo, Ph.D., LCSW-C, as Director of Clinical Services.Bringing with her fourteen years of extensive clinical and managerial experience in the Employee Assistance field, Tamburo embodies BHS' dedication to clinical excellence and innovation in the field of workplace health. "BHS' core values of delivering quality EAP services, generating measurable results, and fostering innovation provide a great fit for my professional experience and interest in developing state of the art EAP services," says Tamburo.
CareGain Unit of Fiserv Enters Hosting Agreement with Health NetCareGain Inc., a business unit of Fiserv Inc. (Nasdaq: FISV), announced today an arrangement with Health Net to use CareGain´s Defined-Care ® Platform to enhance Health Net´s consumer-directed health offerings. CareGain will provide the Defined-Care Platform through an ASP hosting arrangement.
Thompson Publishing Group to Debut New Products at SHRM 2006Thompson Publishing Group will exhibit new publications at the upcoming Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) annual conference and exhibition to be held June 25-28, 2006 at booth #3820.
HR XCEL Chosen By CloverTex To Provide HR Outsourcing ServicesHR provider selected as "best fit" for cotton yarns manufacturer.
Summer's Here: But Don't Show Too Much Skin at Work or Get SloppyWhat are you wearing right now? Would you say it´s appropriate for an office setting or to meet an important client or prospect on a sales call? The hazy, hot and humid days of summer are now officially upon us. This is the time of year that causes many professionals to panic -- not being sure what is acceptable to wear at work or in other business settings. Workplace/career experts and authors Marjorie Brody & Pamela Holland can help!
NCOA Praises House Action on Older Americans Act and Its Emphasis on Benefits OutreachThe National Council on Aging (NCOA) commends the House of Representatives for passing the Senior Independence Act (H.R. 5293) without dissent. The legislation would reauthorize and strengthen services offered under the Older Americans Act, the chief federal law governing the organization and delivery of a number of social services for older Americans.
SHIFTWISE UNVEILS STAFFING INDUSTRY PARTNER PROGRAMHealthcare Staffing VMS Leader Debuts Affiliate Vendor Program to Fortify Agencies' Online Supplemental Staffing Management Offerings
Lincoln Employer Markets Announces New Head of Sales for its Intermediary ChannelIndustry Veteran Paul Swanson Assumes Head of Sales Duties
HR XCEL Chosen By CloverTex To Provide HR Outsourcing ServicesHR provider selected as "best fit" for cotton yarns manufacturer
LAIRD NORTON COMPANY MAKES $500,000 GIFTTO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO HONOR LANOGA EMPLOYEESGift marks sale of Lanoga to Fidelity Capital;Extends Lanoga's new $1 million, 3-year commitment to Habitat
Bluegrass Family Health Selects PharmaCare to Administer Prescription BenefitsFour-Year Contract Adds 50,000 Lives to one of the Nation´s Largest PBMs
Profit Growth and Consistent Strategy Execution are Top Concerns for Malaysia CEOs Says Study from The Conference BoardThe Views of 658 CEOs Worldwide with special results for Malaysia
MetLife Helps Consumers Create Their Own 'Personal Safety Net'... For the "Ifs" In LifeMetLife today launched a new national brand advertising campaign to help consumers create a guaranteed "personal safety net" and take control of their financial future.
A New Online Application Shows Employees How Much They Really MakeA partnership between two Nashville-based companies has resulted in the release of a new online application that shows company employees the true value of their benefits in an easy-to-understand format.
Atlas Van Lines recognized for service to national organizationClaims Prevention and Procedure Council (CPPC) presents plaque at workshop
100 Stay-At-Home Moms & Dads to Create Profitable Online BusinessesMore parents are now choosing to stay at home to raise their children. Many of these stay-at-home moms and dads still wish to contribute to their household income, yet they struggle to identify a home-based business solution that actually works.
Enterprise Risk Management Helps Avoid Non-Compliance FinesRegulations such as the USA PATRIOT Act are forcing both public and private enterprises to address all types of risk - not just financial. IT leaders must be prepared because executives will soon turn to them for technologies that support these frameworks; from InfoTech Research.
Retirement Saving Now Easy As 1-2-3Ultra-Simple Enrollment from The Principal Helps Increase Savings and Participation Eases Worries and Administrative Burden for Plan Sponsors
Corporate Directors Give Executive Pay ModelMixed Reviews, Watson Wyatt Survey FindsDirectors, Investors Agree Model Hurts Corporations´ Image,Disagree on Link to Performance
Automated Exercise Measurement is Key to Jump-Starting Employee Wellness ProgramsOf all the employee wellness benefits available today, exercise is the beachhead component that can jumpstart the wellness virtuous spiral. MYTRAK Health has developed a human 'Performance Index' (PI), a cardinal number between 0 - 1,000, as a universal but simple measurement of individuals' fitness states. Exercise is a well documented preventive of many diseases. By exercising in a prescribed zone, individuals can improve their PI which serves as an accurate predictor of down-the-road wellness and dramatically reduced health costs...something of equal appeal to employers and insurers.
Cook Ross, Inc. Offers Web Seminars on Integrating Cultural Competency Into Daily Business PracticeCook Ross will hold webinars in July on how cultural competency can impact business and organizational development.
CAI Announces the 2006 Compensation Conference on August 4, 2006 in RTPThe 2006 Compensation Conference in RTP, NC on August 4, 2006 provides expert information to help Human Resource Professionals and Managers align Compensation Systems with Business Strategy.
Leading Workforce and Expense Management Solutions Provider CyberShift to Accelerate the Action at Upcoming SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition with NASCAR-themed BoothCyberShift, a leading provider of workforce and expense management software and services
Secova/UltraLink Secures Eight Million in New Funding from Baring Private Equity; Funding Will Help Service Recent Client WinsSecova/UltraLink, a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced it has secured eight million in new funding from Baring Private Equity Partners (BPEP), a leading international private equity fund.
Kronos(R) a Leader in Analyst Firm's Healthcare Report"We have poured a lot of research and development into our Kronos for Healthcare solution to ensure that it meets the specific needs of the industry," said Brian Graves, global practice leader, healthcare, at Kronos.
Authoria Webcast Illuminates Changes in Employee Benefits Delivery; Towers Perrin Principal, Executives from Carlson Companies and FM Global to Discuss How Enterprises Can Prepare for ''Healthcare Consumerism''Authoria, Inc., the leader in strategic talent management solutions, today announced a complimentary Webcast that will explore how recent trends in employee benefits delivery are changing the ways in which enterprises communicate with their employees.
ADP AND FIRST DATA PARTNER TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION OF SMALL BUSINESS PAYROLL OUTSOURCING SERVICESIndustry Leaders Join Together to Offer a Range of Small Business Solutions
Global organizations based in the tri-state area and beyond are meeting this week to strategize around how to plan for an avian flu pandemic.The development of the event has evolved from statistics that are motivating employers to start thinking proactively about how to respond should an avian flu pandemic occur.
The WorkPlace Group, Inc, Top Recruitment Process Outsourcing Firm, Launches 'Family First' ProgramThe WorkPlace Group, Inc. (WPG), the foremost company in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), has formally announced its "Family First Program" for all employees.
FINANCIAL HIRING EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN THIRD QUARTERConstruction Industry Projected to See Growth, Survey Shows
USIS Unveils New Corporate Identity"Insight, Intelligence, Integrity" at the Society for Human Resources Professionals Conference in D.C.
Gina Chmielewski takes Senior Sales Role to Support Health Insurance Sector at Health AdvocateGina Chmielewski has joined the company as Vice President of Sales in order to focus her more than 20 years experience on serving insurance carriers and third party administrators.
Hundreds of Job Satisfaction and Employee Morale Questions in New Employee Survey GuidebookEmployee survey "how-to" found in new books and e-books from organizational survey experts at Performance Programs.
NCOA Calls for Renewed Effort to Enroll Those with Limited Means in Part DIn testimony today before the House Ways and Means Committee concerning Medicare prescription drug implementation, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) commended the successful enrollment efforts thus far and stated that much remains to be done. NCOA called for a targeted national strategy to reach out and enroll the over 3 million beneficiaries in greatest need who are eligible for the low-income subsidy (LIS), and comprise up to 75 percent of those who still do not have drug coverage.
Staff Station´s Productivity Improves Greatly After the Implementation of Clearview Staffing Software SolutionClearview Staffing Software´s TSS has increased Staffing Station´s efficiency and lowered their operating costs after just one month. Staffing Station chose TSS because its Web-based solution gives them access to their information from anywhere, at anytime. Clearview´s 100% dedication to the medical staffing industry was another reason for their choice. David Sweeney, President of Staff Station said, "TSS´ ability to quickly and accurately track a nurse´s availability is just one example of Clearview´s understanding of the medical staffing industry."
American Community Appoints Vice President of Corporate CommunicationsAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, has appointed Ellen Downey, APR, MHP, as its Vice President of Corporate Communications, effective May 22.
HUNDREDS OF JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE MORALE QUESTIONS IN NEW BOOKS BY 20-YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL SUTwo new books provide everything an organization needs to create, administer, and interpret an employee survey.
Concero Technology Releases ePR.Live - an Innovative Online Electronic Payroll Reporting SolutionProvides easy-to-use online solutions for Third Party Administrators and self-administered Trusts in the Taft-Hartley market
UNUMPROVIDENT CFO ON EXTENDED LEAVE, ZUBRETSKY ASSUMES ROLE ON INTERIM BASISBuck Consultants Survey Finds Successful HRO Anticipates New Role of Retained HR StaffBuck Consultants announced today the results of a national survey of U.S. organizations. According to the survey, to maximize the business value of human resources outsourcing (HRO), employers should plan ahead for the changed roles of retained HR staff.
BeneTrac Announces Features to Help HR Professionals and Brokers Get the Most from Employee Benefits PlansCustom reporting, employee communication and auditing tools offer new and robust features to simplify and enhance benefits management for BeneTrac HR Users and Brokers
Major corporate pension plans maintain funded status despite weaker equity performanceWeaker recent equity performance is offset by pension accounting impact of rising interest rates
Proposed pension and retiree medical accounting rule change would reduce shareholder equity and produce greater reported volatility, due to "mark to market" impact on financials
Payroll Veteran To Head HR XCEL's Payroll Services DivisionHR XCEL, LLC announced today that Sandra Thomson, CPP, will head the company´s payroll division as vice president, payroll services.
Tuition Assistance is NOT just an Employee BenefitToo often TAP is viewed as merely an employee benefit (cost) with the sole focus on the "administration" functions either handled in-house or through a BOP service. Â This short-sited view is a costly mistake, writes Faith Ivery.
Problem Gambling Among Nation´s Elderly on the RiseEmployers Not Prepared for Avian Flu, Survey FindsAmerican businesses are ill-prepared for the potentially devastating effects of a global avian flu pandemic, according to a new survey by Thompson Publishing Group.
Concero Technology Releases ePR.Live an Innovative Online Electronic Payroll Reporting SolutionProvides easy-to-use online solutions for Third Party Administrators and self-administered Trusts in the Taft-Hartley market
Buck Consultants Survey Finds Successful HRO Anticipates New Role of Retained HR StaffBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world´s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, announced today the results of a national survey of U.S. organizations.
HR XCEL, LLC, announced today that Sandra Thomson, CPP, will head the company´s payroll division as vice president, payroll services."Due to the client growth we´ve experienced over the last few months, we chose to make additional investments in our Payroll Services Division," said Barbara Sheridan, president and co-founder, HR XCEL.
The Principal Financial Group Announces New Vice President of Independent DistributionThe Principal Financial Group ® announces Kurt Shallow has been named vicepresident of Independent Distribution. Shallow´s responsibilities will include leading wholesale distribution for the life insurance business of The Principal ®.
Atlas earns three gold service awards from GapAward recognizes on-time delivery and service excellence
Former Oracle Executive Starts CARDO, A New Character Development CompanyCompany to offer programs based on ancient principles to enable people´s lives.
Industry Leaders UnumProvident, Matria Healthcare Launch Disease Management PartnershipUnumProvident (NYSE: UNM) today announced it has joined with Matria Healthcare (NASDAQ: MATR) to create a new disability and disease management partnership aimed at helping employers combat rising healthcare costs and improve workforce productivity.
Mastery Technologies Receives IACET Stamp of Approval as Certified Authorized ProviderCertification enables Mastery to grant IACET Continuing Education Units for all published Training Programs.
Business Health Services (BHS), a leading national provider of behavioral risk management solutions, has launched a rebranding campaign that commences with the debut of its new website, www.bhssolutions.com.The new website more closely reflects BHS' application of behavioral risk management strategy-a contemporary approach to bottom-line cost savings that involves identifying and preventing the risks associated with mental health and behavioral problems on the job
Culturally Competent EAPs Needed for Increasingly Diverse WorkforceAs health care expenditures continue to increase, there´s no doubt that it is critical to focus on strategies that reduce the prevalence and cost of preventable chronic conditions. Â The situation is exacerbated, however, by an increasingly diverse workforce, writes Mary Vasquez.
Culturally Competent EAPs Needed for Increasingly Diverse WorkforceAs health care expenditures continue to increase, there´s no doubt that it is critical to focus on strategies that reduce the prevalence and cost of preventable chronic conditions. The situation is exacerbated, however, by an increasingly diverse workforce.
Kronos(R) Customer to Discuss Balancing Labor Costs with Quality Patient Care at HFMA's 2006 ANIQuality patient care is the goal of every healthcare organization.
DDC Group Invests in Offshore Growth of HR Outsourcing Sector with Stake in OS2i, a DDC HRO PartnerDDC Group announces ownership stake in offshore Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider, which strengthens existing DDC HRO service offerings and further augments DDC Group hybrid onshore-offshore BPO proposition for growing HR outsourcing sector. Multi-shore approach cuts time and cost of candidate sourcing and improves onshore client focus on candidate management and onboarding process for 'the right candidates'. Resulting services enable DDC to support clients in both their onshore recruiting environment and in supporting their offshore and multi-shore deployment of staff also.DDC Group Invests In Offshore Growth of HR Outsourcing Sector with Stake in OS2i, a DDC HRO Partner -- cites further example of DDC hybrid solution for supporting multi-shore client needsDDC Group ownership stake in offshore Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider augments DDC HRO offerings and further strengthens DDC hybrid onshore-offshore human capital BPO proposition for growing HR sector -- where clients increasingly need help with both onshore and offshore or "hybrid" staffing solutions.
AWLP, WorldatWork Seek Workshop Presentationsfor 2007 Work-Life ConferenceAlliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) and WorldatWork are seeking workshop presentation proposals for the annual Work-Life Conference that will take place at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Feb. 21-23, 2007.
Michelle Vallejo Wins Editorial Achievement Award from Worldwide ERC401(k) Advisors Inc. Assists New Century Financial Corporation In Selecting New 401(k) ProviderSavvier Health Guarantees to Improve Employee Health, Improve Productivity, and Decrease Sick Days or Will Refund Twice the Company's Investment in its ProgramSavvier Health, a corporate health empowerment company vows to boost health and productivity and lower sick days or pay back the companies investment twofold.
Work/Life Balance Programs in Demand as Companies Become More SupportiveAmerica still lags the rest of the world when it comes to understanding the importance of work/life balance. Ignoring work/life balance issues will negatively affect your bottom line according to new study.
Corporate America vs. Work/Life BalanceThe single most important asset is any business is people. Many businesses are finding it more difficult to motivate, encourage, retain, and recruit quality staff, while optimizing productivity
American Community Presents 2005 Awards at Annual Sterling Club Event for AgentsAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, presented its 2005 agent awards during its Sterling Club event held in May 2006. The annual event hosts American Community´s top producers from over 5,000 independent agents in eight states.
Bill Greenblatt, CEO of Sterling Testing Systems, Named a Finalist for Ernst & Young´s EntreprFounder and Chief Executive is finalist in Metro New York Region, honored for dramatic success of employment screening company
The Principal Financial Group Enhances Individual Disability Income InsuranceOptional riders offer greater flexibility and more choices
Kronos(R) to Participate in the 2006 Credit Suisse Boston Software ConferenceOn Wednesday, June 14, Lacy will discuss Kronos' solutions, market opportunity, and strategy for growth during the large group and one-on-one meetings which comprise this event.
Business Leaders Need Not be Under The Weather of Avian FluHow will the out break of Avian Influenza effect our organization? CO2 Partners, LLC, an organizational leadership consulting business, in partnership with The Business Development Group, has released a free briefing for businesses and organization to become better informed about the Avian Flu and how they can prepare themselves.
URAC announced it has formed a Pharmacy Benefit Management Standards CommitteeURAC is the independent, nonprofit health care accrediting organization well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs.
UnumProvident´s New Enrollment PlatformHelps Employees Make Informed Benefits Choices
URAC Sets Standards For Pharmacy Benefit Management ProgramsNew Standards Aimed At Ensuring Patient Safety, Consumer Protection
New ´Advantage Plan´ offers employers more benefit choices and cost savings.Based on employers´ need to control the cost of employee benefits while still providing quality plans to help recruit and retain top talent, Lincoln Financial Group recently introduced the new Advantage Plan to provide more options for its group long-term disability clients.
Your Retirement Nest Egg Can Fund a Franchise, Says StartupJournal.com ReportThe Employee Retirement Income Security Act allows potential franchisees with limited liquid savings to start a franchise without outside help according to a new report published by StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal´s guide for entrepreneurs.
Laurdan Associates Announces the Release of the Eighth Edition of its HR Auditing ToolLaurdan Associates, Inc. recently announced the release of the eighth edition of the Employment-Labor Law Audit
TM (ELLA ®), the nation´s leading HR auditing and employment practices liability risk assessment tool.
Report of Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Survey39 member companies participated in the survey, and the survey results yielded 44 responses.
The Cure for Your Bottom Line: Improve the Bottom Line by Reducing Employee Benefits ExpenseHealthcare in the United States has reached crisis proportions; from HighRoads.
Bill Applegate Joins Workscape as Eastern Regional Sales ManagerHR departments grow and hire new employees on a regular basis.Some departments are lucky enough to have a good reputation within the organization. In such organizations, a new HR Leader can easily follow in an old leader´s steps and continue to be admired and respected.
FedEx Canada Achieves Gold and Platinum Contact Center Employer of Choice ® certification for their Customer Service Centres in 2006The Contact Center Employer of Choice ® (CCEOC) program has enabled FedEx contact centers to enhance public perception, provide exceptional work environments, and attract, retain and engage high performing, culturally aligned employees.
Hackett: Largest Global Companies Have More Than $1 Trillion Of Cash Unnecessarily Tied up in Working CapitalImprovements Could Allow Companies to Boost Net Profits by Up to 11%;
Hackett-REL Launches Total Working Capital Executive Advisory Program
METLIFE´S EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BENCHMARKING REPORT AND COMPANION WEB TOOL PROVIDE PEER COMPARISONS BY SIZE, INDUSTRY AND GEOGRAPHYWith Increasing Competition for Talent, Benchmarking Data Helps Employers and
Brokers/Consultants Better Understand How Benefits Programs Measure Up
Kids Spending Summer on the Internet Is a Top Worry for ParentsPoll: 27 percent of parents fear kids will spend too much time surfing theInternet this summer
Online Check Viewing Now Available for All CustomersThe Payroll Company today announced that online access to pay stubs and pay history will be available for all customers. The company has been providing the option, called Online Check View, for three years to customers using the Online Human Resource service. Its success has prompted the company to open it to all customers.
Saul Ewing's Employee Defection Group Adds to Its Already Deep BenchFirm names Susan M. Guerette as Special Counsel
Businessman and pastor join forces to launch a world-wide "ministry of encouragement."Unlikely pair is teaching others to walk the spiritual path with practical feet.
Monster Employment Index Rises in May,Reflecting Increased U.S. Online Recruitment ActivityNationwide Online Recruitment Remains Strong, as 25 U.S. States Show Higher Online Job AvailabilityOnline Opportunities for Production Workers Grow, Suggesting Improving Hiring Climate in Goods-Producing SectorMay 2006 Index Highlights:- Index rises four points to 167 in May, following slight dip in April, suggesting reinvigorated online hiring activity- Online demand for accommodation and food services; agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; and utilities workers surges as summer approaches - Online job availability for production occupations increases, providing positive sign for blue collar workers- Online hiring efforts for construction workers dips, following an all-time high in April
SCI Companies Enables Businesses to Offer Customized Disability Benefits to EmployeesSCI, a national leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), announced today that effective immediately, it is adding employer-paid short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance plans to its existing voluntary benefits offerings through Jefferson Pilot Financial.
Leade Health Announces Development of Health Coaching Best PracticesHealth coaching provider establishes scientific advisory board, draws upon depth of experience to develop practices that will serve as industry model.
Bill Applegate Joins Workscape as Eastern Regional Sales ManagerIndustry Sales Veteran to Lead New Business Development for Workforce Management Solutions in the Eastern U.S.
Companies Plan to Add Programs to Combat Rising Health Care Costs,Watson Wyatt Survey FindsMultinational companies have developed a healthand productivity strategy in the United States, but they have not been asproactive in other regions of the world, according to a new survey byWatson Wyatt Worldwide, a global human capital consulting firm.