WorldatWork Awards Three Research GrantsWorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals and business leaders, recently awarded grants to augment its research program in the area of total rewards.
HR XCEL Offers Clients an Innovative View of Service Delivery Utilizing innovative, cost-saving Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) methods and technologies, HR XCEL excels at making clients’ lives easier.
Barbara Levin Named Enwisen’s Senior Vice President in Charge of Marketing and Customer CommunityEnwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced the promotion of Barbara Levin to Senior Vice President in charge of Marketing and Customer Community. Levin came to Enwisen in September 2004 as Vice President of Marketing. In her new role, she will continue to build upon Enwisen’s tremendous market momentum and success. She will also drive strategies that maximize the involvement and partnership of Enwisen’s fast-growing customer community.
Seton Hall Names Tom Sharkey Sr. to 2007 Entrepreneur Hall of FameLong-time insurance luminary Tom Sharkey, Sr., was named to the 2007 Entrepreneur Hall of Fame by the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies within Seton Hall’s Stillman School of Business.
Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting: The Best Formula For ‘Right-Fit’ CandidatesPublicis Selling Solutions Group, the leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions, has
introduced Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting, a new division dedicated to
helping pharmaceutical, biotech, and other healthcare companies find the
best possible “right fit” candidates.
Prudential Relocation Appoints John Zanni As Vice President, Business DevelopmentPrudential Relocation, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] company, today announced the appointment of John Zanni to the position of Vice President, Business Development.
HRmarketer.com to Exhibit at 2007 HR Technology Conference and ExpositionMarketing and public relations provider will also sponsor chair massages and exhibitors' lounge.
Pennsylvania Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Pennsylvania annual survey of 320 employers.
October is National Work and Family Month; Flexibility is Key to Work-life EffectivenessWork-life balance and flexibility is the theme at many companies this month as organizations observe National Work and Family Month with a variety of programs and special events.
Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation to Local Cancer Organizations
Efforts tie donations to financial education
Breakthrough Studies: Laughter Reduces Stress, Peaks Work PerformanceThe world's first studies on the effects of laughter yoga sessions in the workplace show significant stress reductions and a sharp increase in work effectiveness. The US study indicates that three weeks of laughter sessions can significantly increase emotional intelligence, while the India study confirms stress reduction through physiological and psychological tests.
Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public EmployeesBuck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System
VCSY's Subsidiary Files a New Patent Application Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (VCSY) announced today that its subsidiary, Taladin, Inc. (Taladin), has filed a patent application for its Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) payroll system which has been integrated with the HRMS emPath solution of Now Solutions, Inc., another subsidiary of VCSY. Taladin market its FLSA payroll system to the U.S. government sector.
URAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordinationURAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordination along the healthcare continuum
New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job SearchWhen you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.
New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job SearchWhen you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.
URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management accreditations
RSM McGladrey Honored Two Years Running in Working Mother's "100 Best Companies"Fifth largest accounting, tax and business services firm achieves major strides in its cultural transformation with its WorkLife strategy
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Florida organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 94.1 to 97.7 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Gentle Giant Moving Company Selected as a Top Small Workplace by the Wall Street Journal Gentle Giant Moving Company (http://www.gentlegiant.com), a premier residential moving and storage company headquartered in Massachusetts, has been identified in the first annual Top Small Workplaces award program by the Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces. The Top Small Workplaces were announced today in a special Wall Street Journal report on small businesses, which appeared online and in the newspaper.
MassMutual and Clients Capture Gold, Silver and Bronze 'Signature Awards' From Profit Sharing/401(k)PSCA Signature Awards competition honors excellence in retirement plan
communication and education
Chubb Introduces a Group Personal Excess Liability Insurance ProgramThe Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has introduced a group personal excess liability insurance program in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Releases New Online, Multimedia Employee OrientationsHRI recognizes the significance of Work and Family Month and honors it every year. This October HRI will release its brand-new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) orientations to show how EAP services can help employees handle multiple demands on and off the job.
RSM McGladrey Honored as One of Working Mother’s “100 Best Companies” For the Second Year in a Row Fifth largest accounting, tax and business services firm achieves major strides in its cultural transformation with its WorkLife strategy
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in Arizona, Nevada and New MexicoThe newly released Compensation Data – Southwest annual survey of 170 companies in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico found pay increase budgets are 3.8 percent for 2007 and are projected to stay the same in 2008.
MassMutual Named a 2007 Working Mother 100 Best Company by Working Mother MagazineWorking Mother magazine today
named Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) a 2007 Working
Mother Best Company
Pilot Benefits Group Names George Mayzell, MD, as New Medical AdvisorAddition will give benefits consulting firm medical insights that exceed typical firms.
Quantum Market Research Announces Release of 2007 Survey after survey indicate that, if given the chance, most people would opt for a different career than the one they currently have. Yet when actually faced with a career change, many people are too afraid of failing to confidently and whole-heartedly make a career shift. In her newly released book, Katy Piotrowski identifies the obstacles career changers commonly face and offers several smart strategies to help them succeed in their transition.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Michigan organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 80.1 to 93.5 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Many Medicare Beneficiaries with Limited Means Still Not Taking Advantage of Generous BenefitBenefitsCheckUp can help people apply for Medicare Rx Extra Help
Clare Williams Appointed Senior Vice President of Asia OperationsPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has appointed Clare Williams, GMS, as Senior Vice President of Asia Operations.
Regeneron Announces Presentation at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) will webcast its presentation at the UBS Global Life
Sciences Conference on Thursday, September 27, 2007.
Watson Wyatt Identifies Major Benefit Trends During Open Enrollment SeasonFinancial Incentives/Penalties for Healthy Behaviors, Full Coverage for
Preventive Care Highlight Trends
Thomas Burke has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its Pittsburgh office. Burke joins Buck after having worked as an independent consultant for several years. Prior to that, he served with Mercer Human Resource Consulting as a Principal. His expertise includes design and implementation of employee compensation, performance management, and recognition programs.
Merit Raises for 2008 Highest in Asia, Latin America, Watson Wyatt FindsEmployees in United States, Europe to See Lesser Increases in 2008
More Florida Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 97.7 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
California Pay Increase Budgets Grow in 2007The newly released Compensation Data – California annual survey of 384 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.83 percent for 2007 and are projected to increase to 3.85 in 2008.
Toolkit for Managing Human CapitalThis webcast delves into the toolkit Human Capital Management (HCM) professionals can deliver to line managers that better enable them to manage their employees.
Robert Half International Selects eQuest as Job Posting ProvidereQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, announced today that it will be managing the Internet job posting services for Robert Half International, the leading provider of skilled accounting, finance and technology professionals in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
BULLHORN BUILDS LEADERSHIP AND MOMENTUM IN HEALTHCARE MARKETStaffing and Recruiting Software Leader Notes 78 Percent Customer Growth; Bullhorn Chosen By Wide Range of Healthcare Staffing Providers Including All Medical Personnel, RN Network and TeamStaffRX
Texas Pay Increase Budgets Continue to Fluctuate in 2007The newly released Compensation Data – Texas annual survey of 289 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.59 percent for 2007 and are projected to increase to 3.63 in 2008. Texas pay increase budgets have varied over the last three years. They were 3.63 percent in 2006 and then, 3.48 percent in 2005.
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in New EnglandThe newly released Compensation Data – New England annual survey of 160 companies in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island found pay increase budgets are 3.53 percent for 2007 and are projected to stay the same in 2008.
MassMutual Captures No. 1 Ranking in 2007 InformationWeek 500 'Information Security/Privacy' MassMutual Captures No. 1 Ranking in 2007 InformationWeek 500 'Information
Security/Privacy' Category
CivilianJobs.com Announces Dates and Locations From Their Military Job Fairs ScheduleCivilianJobs.com Military Job Fairs put transitioning military job seekers face-to-face with HR Recruiters and Diversity Recruiters.
Today is Atlas Van Lines’ 20th annual nationwide celebration for van operators ROAD Day celebrations recognizing professional van operators’ hard work and outstanding service scheduled across North America today
Pilat to Demonstrate Upcoming Version of Succession Pulse™ for Healthcare IndustrySuccession Pulse™ for healthcare industry to appear at Annual American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Association (ASHHRA) Conference & Expo.
Workscape and Cadbury Schweppes Team to Deliver Compensation Management Session Tim Clifford, CEO, president and co-founder of Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits, compensation and performance management solutions and Jan Vernon, senior vice president of Compensation & Benefits at Cadbury Schweppes
Philadelphia Newspapers LLC Selects Benelogic For Online Benefits ManagementBenelogic, a best-of-breed provider of online benefit management portal applications, is pleased to announce that Philadelphia Newspapers has selected Benelogic as their online benefits enrollment partner.
Elder Caregiving Site ShirleyBOARD.com Wins WebAward for Outstanding Online CommunityShirleyBOARD is a free online community with tools and features to help those caring for aging loved ones. The ShirleyBOARD website, www.shirleyboard.com, has been recognized by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development by being honored with the Online Community Standard of Excellence WebAward Designation.
Kettering Health Network SelectsUltimate Software's End-to-End Human Resources and Talent ManagementUltimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat Kettering Health Network (KHN), a leading medical provider in theMidwest with 6,930 employees, selected Ultimate Software's coreUltiPro, UltiPro Performance Management, and UltiPro Recruitment inJune 2007.
Secova Powered By Ultralink Announces Rapid Growth Since Mereger One Year Ago Secova Powered By Ultralink Announces Rapid Growth Since Mereger One Year Ago -- Secova Adds 12 New Clients in Past Year, Including Several Fortune 500 Companies
Secova powered by UltraLink, a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced a significant growth in revenue and company size since the merger of Secova and UltraLink was completed one year ago. The company has added 12 new clients and demonstrated significant success with its Dependent Eligibility Audit services, saving clients between 6-17% annually in health care costs.
Globoforce Names Rachana Srivastava Vice President, ServicesSrivastava Brings Strong Leadership in IT, Professional Services and Human Capital Management to New Position.
Elder Caregiving Site ShirleyBOARD.com Wins WebAward for Outstanding Online Community The ShirleyBOARD website, www.shirleyboard.com, has been recognized by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development by being honored with the Online Community Standard of Excellence WebAward Designation.
WorldatWork to Train Defense Department HR Managers on Market PayWorldatWork, the association of human resources, compensation and benefits professionals, today announced it has been selected to present compensation competency training for the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Personnel Management Service (CPMS).
THE JACOBSON GROUP IS ONLY INSURANCE-FOCUSED COMPANY NAMED TO SIA THE JACOBSON GROUP IS ONLY INSURANCE-FOCUSED COMPANY NAMED TO SIA FASTEST-GROWING STAFFING FIRMS LIST
Recognized for average of 30 percent annual growth throughout the past 5 years
Adam Personnel in NYC Offers Free Career WorkshopAdam Personnel and Adam Temporary Services will conduct an Employment Counseling Workshop on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at the Grace Institute in Manhattan. The free workshop for candidates looking for a job or looking to change jobs will include presentations by experienced professionals on interview tips, interview attire, setting and achieving goals, and legal issues facing immigrants.
eContinuum Welcomes New Member to Advisory BoardFormer Ceridian Executive Sharon Stein to Lend Sales and Marketing Expertise to Growing On-Demand Software Company
The Case for Backup Care: It’s Not “If,” but “When?”There’s a reason that backup care is the fastest-growing work/life initiative in the Fortune 500. Join Christine Pfeiffer, Manager of Work/Life Benefits at Peason US and Barbara McMahon, Practice Leader at LifeCare as they share the latest strategies and best practices for helping you control costs and avoid unnecessary absenteeism, turnover, and lost productivity resulting from breakdowns in child and elder care arrangements.
FieldMedia, LLC to Launch New Web 2.0 Websites for the Benefits and Compensation CommunitiesFieldMedia, LLC to Launch New Web 2.0 Websites for the Benefits and Compensation and Consumer Directed Healthcare Communities
In partnership with HR.com, CDHC and Benefits and Compensations Solutions Publications move into a new interactive online environment.
TempWorks Software to Display Healthcare Staffing Solution at Industry ConferenceTempWorks Software supports upcoming Healthcare Staffing Summit as Gold-level sponsor.
Pioneers in disease management seek to transform healthcare with an inclusive people-centered model CARDIUM HEALTH AND AIRLOGIX UNITE TO SHIFT FOCUS FROM DISEASE MANAGEMENT TO GREATER INDIVIDUAL HEALTH
MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION
FieldMedia, is pleased to announce the launch of their two newly redesigned websitesIn partnership with HR.com, CDHC and Benefits and Compensations Solutions Publications move into a new interactive online environment.
ACI Launches New Onsite Flu Vaccination ProgramJust in time for flu season, ACI Specialty Benefits launches a new on-site flu vaccination program designed to help employers combat the spread of influenza throughout the office.
Study Reveals the Myth of the Family-Friendly CorporationFamily-friendly benefits are grossly underutilized by most dual-career couples. An exclusive study finds that many companies still have a long way to go to turn family-friendly policy into practice that employees actually trust and use.
CARTUS WINS 15 PRIZES FOR INNOVATION IN GLOBAL RELOCATION SERVICE"Small Shipment Program” Wins Gold; Company also earns 14 silver prizes from Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership
HRmarketer.com to Introduce Social Networking, RSS Feed Capabilities and HR Blog DatabaseNew Functionality and Features will appear in early 2008
National Council on Aging's BenefitsCheckUp Helps Seniors Stay WarmOctober is Energy Awareness Month, and an opportunity to bring attention to the energy needs of seniors, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA).
Long Term Care Information by Video; LTC Financial Partners Takes Leadership RoleOffering 3 of Top Ten "Hits" on Google Video
URAC announces new standards at DMAA meeting todayNew program extends accreditation to care management organizations
FMLA: Is it or isn’t?The FMLA has been around since 1993. On the surface, the regulations appear to be straight-forward, but employers are still confounded by what they provide and what is required to comply. In this session, you’ll get the answers to your most pressing question: Is it or isn’t it FMLA leave?
Delta Dental introduces new way to stretch annual maxD&P Maximum WaiverSM option promotes diagnostic and preventive services
DMAA and NAM Presidents to Discuss Fighting Chronic Disease in the WorkplaceAt the DMAA-NAM Integrated Care Summit, two leaders in disease management, industry and health care will host a Sept. 17 conference call to address the leading cause of death in America’s work force: preventable chronic disease.
PAYCHEX ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF BENETRACWeb-based benefits enrollment and administration technology offers Paychex
clients expanded opportunity to meet employee benefits needs
NORTH CAROLINA PROBLEM GAMBLING PROGRAM SELECTS BENSINGER, DUPONT & ASSOCIATES The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Problem Gambling Program has selected Bensinger, DuPont & Associates (BDA) to provide its expanded problem gambling helpline services.
Chubb Offers a Global Business Travel Accident PolicyThe Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is now offering BTA 360, a new business travel accident insurance program to help companies ensure the wellbeing of employees traveling on business, whether domestically or abroad.
Webinar to Provide HR Professionals with Holiday Gift Giving StrategyBusiness professionals looking simplify their corporate holiday gift giving plans should look no further. GiftCertificates.com will host a webinar on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. CST titled, "Employee Holiday Gifts: How to Give for the Holiday Season."
MicroTek Named to First-Ever List of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing BusinessesMicroTek ranked #2,481 on the 2007 Inc. 5000 with 141% revenue growth between 2003 and 2006.
Jobfox Takes Aim at Poorly Performing Job BoardsCareerBuilder Founder Takes on Monstrous Boards with Free Personal-Branding Pages and Mobile Tracking of Resumes Posted Anywhere Online
Sterling Testing Systems, Inc. Partners with Knowledge Management SystemsPartnership Will Enable Employment Screening Provider to Use XpressHRTM for Online I-9 and Records Management and Employee On-Boarding.
Unum kicks off football campaign with ESPNNew corporate brand scores with audience through sponsorships
New corporate brand scores with audience through sponsorshipsUnum (NYSE: UNM) today announced plans to continue its relationship with ESPN by signing on as the sole sponsor for its “Injury Report” to air during the network’s “College Football Live” programming.
eContinuum Executive to Present at the Annual Minnesota Venture Finance Conference Orrin Broberg, founder and president of eContinuum, providers of software and job branding services that revolutionize sales hiring processes
Los Angeles HR Firm Assists Local Employers with Newly Enforced Undocumented Worker LegislationCPEhr helps small California employers comply with regulations and avoid penalties
Workers’ Substance Abuse Use Increases September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Gold award to Quantify Principal Consultant for 50 blood donationsTo recognise his 50th blood donation on 13 September, David Lusty, Principal Consultant with survey research specialists Quantify, has been awarded the National Blood Service Gold award.
Health Advocate Recognized by Inc. 500 as one of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Private Companies Health Advocate, Inc., the nation’s leading independent advocacy and assistance company, announced that it has been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies.
MassMutual Names Ian Sheridan and Eric Wietsma Corporate Vice PresidentsMassMutual Financial Group has promoted two key members of its Retirement Services Division's management team
to corporate vice president: Ian Sheridan and Eric Weitsma.
SCI Companies Select Humana as Healthcare and Dental Benefits ProviderSCI Companies (SCI), a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider effective October 1, 2007.
New Book Shows How People Can Adopt Winning BehavioursPeople doing key jobs can be helped to adopt the winning ways of high performing superstars. It sounds too good to be true, but a new book Winning Companies; Winning People by Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas shows how it can be done.
East Texas Medical Center Athens Automates Staffing and Scheduling with RES-Q® Full-service, 117-bed Hospital is Second ETMC Facility to Implement RES-Q Software to Manage Staffing and Scheduling
AmeriHealth Mercy Teams with Health Career Professionals, LLC to Staff New Health ProgramAmeriHealth Mercy, the nation's largest family of managed Medicaid plans has retained Franklin, Tennessee based Health Career Professionals, LLC to fill more than 50 open positions for the Indiana CareSelect Program, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
HealthFitness CEO Supports Move Toward Cultural Shift"A corporate culture of health positively addresses the underlying factors fueling health care costs: high health risks and chronic disease," Lehman said. In practice, it includes elements of corporate identity and is included in corporate mission and goals....
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Workscape Reports Record Second Quarter ResultsCompany Continues Expansion to Support Growing Client Base
Upcoming Benefits Management Forum and Expo Features Workscape Executive and ClientDaryl Ashley, Senior Vice President and General Manager Outsourced Benefits Administration for Workscape, a leading provider of outsourced benefits, compensation and performance management solutions and Workscape client Patrick Donahue, Vice President, Benefits for Saint Barnabas Health Care System
SCI Companies, has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider SCI Companies, a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider effective October 1, 2007.
MassMutual Promotes Debra Palermino to Senior Vice President of Human ResourcesMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced the promotion of Debra A.
Palermino to senior vice president of Corporate Human Resources.
Aging Services Provider Ecumen Honored as One of Minnesota's Best Places to WorkThird straight bestowment for Ecumen, named as one of the state's top ten large companies by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.