Human Resources: Benefits

Ten Ways for Foundations to Strengthen Diversity and Inclusiveness
Aflac and NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Launch Crew of Courage, Honoring People with Inspiring Stories Aflac Invites Injured Spectator to Track on First Anniversary of Talladega Crash

InfoRelay to Become an E-Verify Employer
In order to ensure employment eligibility and provide an additional level of protection to its clients, InfoRelay Online Systems, Inc. has become a participant in E-Verify, a voluntary program offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

NSLPN.com Announces the First 2010 “Angel of Mercy” Award Winners
Cindy Guindon, Tracy Faris honored for their outstanding service working with seniors.

Introducing Crest at Work:The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Pickup and Delivery Service for Washington D.C.
Introducing Crest at Work: The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Pickup and Delivery Service for Washington D.C.-Area Businesses and Their Employees New Service from 16-Location D.C. Area Dry Cleaner Provides One of the Most Popular Employee Benefits to Fairfax County and Montgomery County Businesses.

Increased Health Care Costs Concerns 99.4% of Employers
New Survey Reveals Cost-containment Strategies, Desired Role of Government and Predictions on Health Care Delivery

What the Census Means to You
“When all is said and done the 2010 Census will impact nearly half-a-trillion dollars in annual federal aid -- dollars that will be earmarked for airports, highways, housing, Medicaid, government loans, and more.”

Locum Tenens Organization Names CompHealth Executive to Board of Directors
The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO) has announced the appointment of Melissa Byington, vice president, CompHealth physician staffing group, to its board of directors.

OCI, launched its new set of products today
OCI, a data integration and software services provider, launched its new set of products today, the OCI FastTrack(TM) Suite of Services. The product suite includes four solutions designed to provide data integration and software services to human resources, employee benefit, risk management, and technology dependent programs.

American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL) Employee Benefits division reports significant growth
American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL) Employee Benefits division reports significant growth in group voluntary term life, record disability insurance sales

BeneTrac Announces New Headquarters to Accommodate Growth
BeneTrac Announces New Headquarters to Accommodate Growth, Increased Online Benefits Management Adoption -Leading benefits management technology provider plans for expansion, helps brokers and HR professionals administer and manage increasingly more complex benefits plans-

SHRM Testifies in Support the Work-Life Balance Act
Outlines a New Approach to Flexible Work Options, Paid Leave and Other Public Policy Programs

PeriscopeIQ Unveils Next-Generation Suite of Customer, Employee & Compensation Intelligence Products
PeriscopeIQ Unveils Next-Generation Suite of Customer, Employee and Compensation Intelligence Products for Unprecedented Business Transformation Enterprise Feedback Management Player Leverages Unique Methodology and Rigorous Data to Help Companies Improve Customer Experience and Overall Organizational Performance

ComPsych Launches Sixth Annual Health at Work(SM) Award Call for Entries
National award to recognize employer innovation in promoting workforce wellness

Health Care Reform and Consumer Impact
Health Care Reform and Consumer Impact: eHealthInsurance Answers FAQs on Program Availability and Eligibility

Cost of Living: Controlling Costs and Employee Expectations in the New Economy
Cost of Living: Controlling Costs and Employee Expectations in the New Economy - informative whitepaper from Runzheimer

DBSquared Releases White Paper to Direct Organizations Toward Reliable Pay Data
DBSquared, provider of compensation and classification automated solutions that support Human Resources, announced the release of the white paper, “Reliable Market Data: Does it Still Exist and Where?” The paper explores sources for comparative salary information.

Globoforce Named One of Fastest Growing Private Companies in Massachusetts
Company ranked #18 on Boston Business Journal’s 2010 pacesetters list

Voluntary Benefits Big News to Small Business
Research shows smaller employers may not be taking full advantage of voluntary benefits.

Quantum Intech Inc. (dba HeartMath Inc) will Present Solutions for Reducing Healthcare Costs
Quantum Intech, Inc, (dba HeartMath Inc.) has been selected from a pool of 200 applicants to present at the Spring 2010 Investors’ Circle (IC) Network Conference and Venture Fair April 18-20 in San Francisco, California. Quantum Intech was chosen for its innovative and scientifically-validated HeartMath emWave technology and training platform that uniquely solve one of today’s most significant contributors to rising healthcare costs - STRESS.

Latour's Free F-1 Immigration Strategy Seminars in Los Angeles April 13-15- Limited Seating, RSVP No
Ex-U.S. Visa Officer and A/V Rated Immigration Attorney Jose E. Latour will be presenting a free seminar for graduating F-1 international students entitled "Taking Charge of Your Green Card: New Millennium Options for F-1 Students" at USC, UC Irvine, and UCLA from April 13-15.

My Health and Money Launches New Healthcare Consumerism Product with Employee Benefit Program
My Health and Money (www.myhealthandmoney.com) shows employees how to shop for healthcare, reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses, and make smarter healthcare decisions. Employers win when employees are savvy healthcare purchasers and can help reduce high insurance claims. My Health and Money is an affordable, add-on benefit to any insurance plan – always there when an employee needs to make a decision about how to manage their care and costs.

Inspiration in Challenging Times: ULI Announces Ten Winners For The 2010 Awards For Excellence
Inspiration in Challenging Times: ULI Announces Ten Winners For The 2010 Awards For Excellence: The Americas Competition; Heritage Award Winner Also Selected

National Senior Living Providers Network Announces Partnership with Scrubs & Beyond
A new alliance to benefit NSLPN.com members with discounts on products and services.

Florida Truck Driver Wins Allied Van Lines SPD Driver of the Year Award
Allied Van Lines Special Product Division’s 2009 Driver of the Year award was presented to Steven Wells of Tampa, Fla.

Beverly Hills Transfer and Storage Driver Wins Allied Van Lines Driver of the Year Award
Allied Van Lines 2009 Driver of the Year award was presented to Donald Carlisle of Beverly Hills Transfer and Storage

EmployeeScreenIQ Report Weighs the Value and Risk of Candidate Credit Reports
Article from national background screening company explains how to use credit checks fairly and legally, urging employers to focus on relevant jobs

Small Dietary Changes Can Pay Big Dividends for Health, according to DSM Personalized Nutrition
White paper discusses recent and long-term research that employers can leverage rnrn

Small Dietary Changes Can Pay Big Dividends for Health, according to DSM Personalized Nutrition
White paper discusses recent and long-term research that employers can leverage rnrn

Small Dietary Changes Can Pay Big Dividends for Health, according to DSM Personalized Nutrition
White paper discusses recent and long-term research that employers can leverage rnrn

Ascension Insurance Acquires Kapp Agency d/b/a Portal of Nevada
Ascension Insurance, Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Las Vegas-based Kapp Insurance Agency, Inc., d/b/a Portal of Nevada, effective April 14, 2010.

Bethesda’s WellNet Healthcare Appoints Professional Director of Client Relations
Barbara Tuppeny, WellNet's new Professional Director of Client Relations, brings brings with her more than 20 years of experience working in the insurance industry in the areas of employee development, outside sales, sales training, account management and sales support.

Provider Demonstrates Lowest Payroll Service Costs for Business Owners
Preferred Payroll Demolishes Competitor Prices with SaaShr.com

Outside Magazine Named Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. One of America's Best Places to Work in 2010
Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. today was named to Outside magazine's (www.outsideonline.com) third annual "Best Places to Work" list. Outside's "Best Places to Work" list involved a year-long, nationwide selection process with non-profit and for-profit organizations with at least 15 employees. The finalist list was selected based on confidential employee-satisfaction surveys addressing benefits, compensation, policies, job satisfaction, environmental initiatives, and community outreach programs. These results were analyzed by Best Companies Group experts, who selected the top 50 companies that also enhanced their employees' enjoyment of active endeavors, and environmental and social involvement.

Paychex Offers Free Webinar on 401(k) Plans April 15
Paychex provides an overview of retirement plans for business owners.

Moving Service Assists Johns Hopkins University with Eco-Friendly Fundraiser Benefitting United Way
ABF U-Pack Moving service has agreed to provide boxes, moving containers and trailers for the collection of donated items in an eco-friendly fundraiser at Johns Hopkins University.

Health Insurance Scam Alert
The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT) is making its members aware of a fraud alert issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In the wake of newly passed health-care legislation, HHS says that there has been a proliferation of scams involving bogus health insurance policies.

Aflac Duck Comes Up Aces for Aflac Cancer Center on Food Network
Ace of Cakes Bakes Tasty Replica for Aflac Duck's 10th Birthday Celebration

Paychex Offers Free Local Seminar on Employee Turnover; Health Insurance
Paychex seminar details how to reduce employee turnover and choose the right health insurance plan for your business

Using Behavioral Economics to Change Behaviors
Most people know what they have to do to stay healthy, yet many people don’t do what they have to in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Why? Because most people are influenced by cognitive biases that make it difficult to adopt and sustain healthy behaviors. Join us to for a discussion on behavioral economics, and how some of these principals can be applied to move people toward healthy behaviors.

Stratford Career Institute Announces New Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist Course
Stratford Career Institute announces the addition of a new Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist course that will teach students how to better understand and support individuals suffering with substance abuse.

Jackson & Coker Interviews Healthcare Executive James Reber
Executive James Reber shares his insights on the challenges facing senior healthcare leaders.

IN TODAY’S TOUGH ECONOMY, DOES HAPPINESS IN THE WORKPLACE REALLY MATTER?
New Research Reveals That People Who Are Happy At Work Are 50% More Productive And 180% Happier With Life Overall Than Their Least Happy Colleagues

Employers Planning to Maintain Retirement Changes Made During Economic Downturn
Employers Planning to Maintain Retirement Changes Made During Economic Downturn: Buck Consultants Survey

Cost of Conflict: Why silence is killing your bottom line
New research calculates the organizational costs of avoiding crucial conversations

CENTURY 21 Scheetz Named as Sole Principal Broker in Greater Indianapolis for the Cartus Broker Netw
Cartus Corporation, the premier provider of global employee relocation solutions serving the corporate, government and affinity markets, today named CENTURY 21 Scheetz as the sole principal broker responsible for providing real estate services for the Cartus Broker Network in the greater Indianapolis market. Simultaneously, Cartus announced that Realty Group, which had previously served as co-principal broker in the market, is no longer a member of the Cartus Broker Network.

AUL to market group dental and vision insurance
The Employee Benefits division of American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica® company, has announced a plan to increase its product portfolio by marketing group dental and vision insurance, issued and underwritten by Security Life Insurance Company of America (Security Life), beginning April 1, 2010. The growing selection of bundled ancillary benefit plan solutions provides employers with opportunities to offer a stronger benefit package from a single billing source with the addition of group dental and vision insurance coverage.

Media Opportunities at the 2010 SEUS-CP Annual Conference, April 11 – 13 in Biloxi, Miss.
Governors of southeastern U.S. states and premiers of Canadian provinces or their designees are leading delegations of business leaders and government and university officials to Biloxi, Miss., for the 2010 Southeastern United States – Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) Annual Conference from April 11 – 13. The conference will be held at the Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino in Biloxi. Members of the media are invited to attend the event’s town hall session and the press briefing which will immediately follow.

LiveWell Colorado Publishes “Worksite Wellness Blueprint” to Align with National Workplace Wellness
Environmental Scan Reviews Wellness Activities, Needs and Barriers; LiveWell Colorado to Pursue Two Key Strategies

More Than Half of Workers Will Use Their Tax Return to Pay Off Bills, Finds New CareerBuilder Survey
Nearly Eight-in-Ten Workers Report They Live Paycheck to Paycheck

LiveWell Colorado Publishes “Worksite Wellness Blueprint” to Align with National Workplace Wellness
Environmental Scan Reviews Wellness Activities, Needs and Barriers; LiveWell Colorado to Pursue Two Key Strategies

Health Reform For Doctors And Hospitals: Obama Made An Offer We Can't Refuse!
Health Reform For Doctors And Hospitals: Obama Made An Offer We Can't Refuse! - ERISAclaim.com Celebrates its Successful Webinars on Reimbursement Laws ERISAclaim.com Is Celebrating Its Successful Webinars On New Healthcare Reimbursement Laws, Offered Since The House Passed Its Version Of Sweeping Reform Bill In Last November, And Subsequent Senate Bill With Identical Provisions For Appeals Laws. After President Obama Signed Into Law The Final Bill On March 23, 2010, Healthcare Providers Have Attended Its Daily Webinars With Overwhelming Reactions: Obama Made An Offer We Can't Refuse, "To Receive Continued Coverage Pending The Outcome Of The Appeals Process".

Tai Sophia Institute Offers Individual Graduate-Level Courses
For the first time ever, Tai Sophia Institute is offering individual graduate-level courses. The courses, which begin mid-April and during the spring, are part of the curricula of Tai Sophia's new 9 and 11 month health and wellnes coaching and herbal graduate certificate programs. More individual courses will be offered in the months to come.

Bertucci's Adds New Senior Vice President of Marketing
We are very excited to add Skip to our leadership team at Bertucci’s

Biggest Loser Contest is Big Win for Wellness Company
ACI Specialty Benefits kicks off National Workplace Wellness Week with a great success story as employees lose over 100 pounds in 10-week Biggest Loser Challenge.

The First Annual New York Forum, June 22/23 in New York City, ny-forum.com
The First Annual New York Forum to Bring Together International Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Sovereign Fund Managers, Regulatory Officials and Academics to Identify new Business Models to Spur Global Economies & to Create Jobs

"Accelerating Out of the Great Recession" A McGraw-Hill Publication
The Boston Consulting Group has written a far-reaching diagnosis of the global economic crisis and an in-depth analysis of what leading corporations need to do in order to excel in a postrecession slow-growth world. In Accelerating Out of the Great Recession: How to Win in a Slow-Growth Economy, BCG Senior partners David Rhodes and Daniel Stelter argue that companies face ongoing and long-term challenges brought on by global trade imbalances, unstable financial institutions, and overleveraged consumers who can no longer be counted on to drive economic growth.

OneAmerica News: AUL to market group dental and vision insurance
AUL to market group dental and vision insurance

Case Study - Success Story: Alta Regional - by Qquest Software
Alta California Regional Center is part of a network of 21 regional centers in California that serve people with development disabilities and their families by providing diagnosis, evaluation, and coordinating necessary services and supports.

Case Study - DeLand City, Florida - from Qqest Software Systems
The solution needed to offer both desktop and time clock entry options, reporting capabilities, and be able to interface with the city’s out-of-state payroll vendor. From Qqest Software Systems.

California Overtime: Facts and Tools to Help Employers Succeed from Qqest Software Systems
When it comes to labor laws, California is often the butt of jokes and the subject of much eye rolling by employers both inside and outside the state. From Qqest Software Systems.

Getting to the Top - Qqest Software Systems
Productivity strategies to keep you ahead of your competition from Qqest Software Systems

Three Tips To Help Avoid Overtime Lawsuits - Qqest Software Systems
A true story from Qqest Software Systems of one company faced with an overtime compliance lawsuit.

You Want Employees to Be Effective Health Care Consumers? Think Like a Supplier-Not an Administrator
Online decision support tools have long been regarded as a ‘best practice’ in the pursuit of two goals: helping employees become more informed healthcare consumers, and helping employers meet their enrollment objectives. But providing tools is only half the battle – finding them, using them, and extracting meaningful analytics is where the rubber meets the road. Join us to learn how Global Imaging Systems merchandized their offerings with innovative marketing approaches utilizing technology, communications, and incentives – the results are astounding.

OCI ANALYTIC STUDY FINDS INCREASE IN BENEFITS COST
OCI ANALYTIC STUDY FINDS INCREASE IN BENEFITS COST AND HIGH-RISK CLAIMS FOLLOWING FORTUNE 500 COMPANY WORKFORCE REDUCTION Data Integration and Software Services Provider – OCI, develops statistical model to identify and mitigate high-risk claims resulting from a corporate reduction in force.

OCI ANALYTIC STUDY FINDS INCREASE IN BENEFITS COST AND HIGH-RISK CLAIMS
OCI ANALYTIC STUDY FINDS INCREASE IN BENEFITS COST AND HIGH-RISK CLAIMS FOLLOWING FORTUNE 500 COMPANY WORKFORCE REDUCTION Data Integration and Software Services Provider - OCI, develops statistical model to identify and mitigate high-risk claims resulting from a corporate reduction in force.

Red Ventures Sales Leader Named One of Charlotte’s “Forty Under 40”
Lorenzo Clark was recognized as one of the city’s most talented up-and-comers

New Free Webinars Announced to Discuss the Latest Federal Court Overpayment Lawsuit Ruling
New Free Webinars Announced to Discuss the Latest Federal Court Overpayment Lawsuit Ruling and New Obama Health Laws for the Skyrocketing $6 Trillion Overpayment Recoupment Market New Free Webinars Announced From ERISAclaim.com To Discuss The Latest And The First Federal Court Ruling On March 18, 2010 That A PPO Participating Provider's Lawsuit Against Anthem BCBS, For The Alleged Wrongful Overpayment Recoupment and Even Withholding From Different Patients, Is Completely Governed By Federal Law, ERISA, Rather Than PPO Contracts And State Laws. The Court Decision Was Mainly Relied Upon U.S. Supreme Court Rulings, the Federal Court Ruling Is Timely Consistent With New Obama Health Reform Laws That Mandate ERISA Appeals For All Group Health Plans And Health Providers. The Federal Court Timely Ruling and New Health Reform Law Mandates Are Vital and Crucial Guidance for a Potentially $6 Trillion Overpayment Market for Every One In Healthcare Delivery System.

SHRM Prepares HR Professionals for Healthcare Law Changes to Workplaces
Newly developed tools include two webcasts, sessions given by experts at SHRM’s upcoming Annual Conference, and online resources.

Total Career Success – Tamara Erickson, Organizational Consultant Retire Retirement
Total Career Success – Tamara Erickson, Organizational Consultant Retire Retirement – Career Strategies for the Boomer Generation Tamara Erickson, organizational consultant and author of Retire Retirement: Career Strategies for the Boomer Generation, will be featured on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, at 11 a.m. Central on Monday, March 29. Employers today have a problem – there aren’t enough young people entering the workforce to take the place of retiring baby boomers! For Boomers, this is good news. The recession is masking the problem somewhat for the short term, but employers are braced for the talent gap. Tammy Erickson explains the work options for boomer who want to work and need to work.

Federal Jobs Bill Contains Specific Employer Requirements
Ceridian’s experts are ready to assist employers with all their tax credit and compliance needs, including new opportunities and requirements as defined in the U.S. Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act

American Traveler Offers New Healthcare Jobs Hourly, Updates Via Job RSS & Twitter
American Traveler continues its dedication to making its web site the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource possible for clients in the health care industry. New features were added to the Hot Jobs page including hourly updates on the latest health care jobs and much more.

Progressive Medical Successfully Passes SAS 70 Audit
Progressive Medical passes SAS 70 independent audit for its handling of secure claimant and company information

EAP Thought Leader to be Strategic Advisor to NEAS
John Burke agrees to help EAP firm address impact of behavior on workplace health, safety and productivity

Why the Right Call Center Matters and How to Find It for Your Employees
Your organization may outsource benefits administration to reduce healthcare costs and provide a better employee experience – yet there’s more to employee satisfaction than Web-based tools. When the rubber meets the road during enrollments, what often matters most to employees is who they can reach when they have questions. Selecting an HR service center (call center) means entrusting that center at a critical part of your employees’ experience – selecting healthcare options for themselves and their families. Join us for this webcast as we consider the central factors that ensure a successful call center experience for companies and their people.

New Free Obama Health Law Webinars Announced For Healthcare Providers
New Free Obama Health Law Webinars Announced For Healthcare Providers and Health Plans on New Reimbursement Laws for Claims Processing and Appeals The Final Health Reform Bill Has Been Signed By President Obama Into The Law Of The Land For More Than 95% Americans, As The Most Significant Changes Since Medicare Was Created 45 Years Ago. What Does Obama Healthcare Law Mean To Healthcare Providers And Health Plans? New Free Webinars From ERISAclaim.com Was Announced To Discuss New Federal Reimbursement Law Mandates For All Group Health Plans And Health Care Providers: ERISA Internal And External Appeals, Extended Disclosure And Appeal Rights, New Federal UCR Fee Centers And New Federal Simplified, Uniform Standards For Claim Processing And Appeals.

Aflac Enhances Life Insurance Policy Offerings
Voluntary Policies Provide Extra Layer of Coverage and More Flexible, Obtainable Options

Suffering from Chronic Career-Crisis Disease? Let The Career Clinicians “Diagnose and Treat”
Suffering from Chronic Career-Crisis Disease? Let The Career Clinicians “Diagnose and Treat” Your Career Challenges Two industry-leading career services professionals recently joined forces to provide expert advice and educate job seekers in the most effective methods to land jobs and manage successful careers through their BlogTalkRadio show, blog, and social media tools. Upcoming radio show on Wednesday, March 24th at 8 p.m. ET will feature Alexandra Levit, best-selling career industry author, workplace journalist, and Wall Street Journal contributor discussing her newest book, "New Job, New You: A Guide to Re-Inventing Yourself in a Bright New Career."

Sixty Minutes of Business Exercise Will Improve Your Financial Health
To remain fit and healthy, an average session at the gym requires only a small commitment of just sixty minutes per week. An exciting new business initiative launched today guarantees that for the same investment in time, Business Owners and Managing Directors can bring about an improvement to their financial health and to their bottom line.

Care.com Now Offers Resources Through Ceridian Lifeworks
Today Care.com (www.care.com), the premier source of trustworthy family care options, announced a partnership with Ceridian Health & Productivity Solutions. As part of the agreement, Care.com will provide caregiving resources and discounted access to its nationwide network of care providers for Ceridian LifeWorks program customers and their employees.

EAP Thought Leader to be Strategic Advisor to NEAS
John Burke agrees to help EAP firm address impact of behavior on workplace health, safety and productivity

Bloom Health Provides Businesses New Solution for Controlling Health Care Costs
Bloom Health Provides Businesses New Solution for Controlling Health Care Costs, Offering Tailored Health Plans Bloom Health simplifies how employers and their employees select and pay for health insurance and other health services

LifeCare® Poll: Workers Much More Concerned about Finances than Last Year
This release shares the results of a recent poll by LifeCare, Inc., asking workers to rate their level of concern regarding their finances compared to one year ago.

Going Paperless: Is it all it’s cracked up to be?
So you’ve been thinking about going electronic for your participant communications. It may be the right choice for you and your organization, but it’s not always the best fit for each situation. Margaret Powers, Benefits Communications Manager has created and managed creative HR communication programs for dozens of companies as the head of the communications team at Workscape. In this episode in the Workscape Practitioners Webcast Series she will reflect answer the questions that driven the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to communications programs.

Employee Wellness Company Limeade “Hits Refresh” With 10 Milestones
Over the past 12 months, new customers, distribution partners, funding and digs are among the high points for this “high-performance company” builder.

Time and Labor Management Assists in Corporate Expansion
Metro Payroll Expands Offering and Size of Customers with SaaShr.com Partnership

Workscape Reports Solid Results for 2009
Total Rewards Platform™ Welcomed by New and Existing Clients

EAP Thought Leader to be Strategic Advisor to NEAS
John Burke agrees to help EAP firm address impact of behavior on workplace health, safety and productivity

OnShift Selected as New Name for StaffKnex, the Nurse Scheduling Software Company
Simplified name more closely aligns with the solutions and benefits of the Software.

The Health & Wellness Institute Joins University of Rhode Island to Collaborate
The Health & Wellness Institute Joins University of Rhode Island to Collaborate on NIH Funded Research Project The Health & Wellness Institute® (HWI) announced today that it has signed a four-year contract to provide consultation on communications and study recruitment for the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) grant-funded study, “Comparing Population Cessation Services with Emphasis on Unmotivated Smokers.”

Employees Take Vacation, Call in Sick to Escape "Holiday Hiatus"
A new survey commissioned by The Workforce Institute(tm) at Kronos(r) Incorporated and conducted by Harris Interactive(r) reveals that employees across the U.S. are feeling the pain of the "Holiday Hiatus" - that time between either Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 18) or President's Day (Feb. 15) and Memorial Day (May 31) that constitutes the longest stretch of the working year without a paid holiday. From calling in sick to using vacation time, employees are taking a variety of actions to make it through to the unofficial start of summer.

AlwaysCare Benefits Introduces AlwaysCare OnePlus Affordable Individual Dental and Vision Benefits
New Product Provides Individuals and their Families Greater Benefits

Austin Wealth Management Leader Richard P. Slaughter Associates Expands Into 401(k) Services
Wealth management leader Richard P. Slaughter Associates brings nearly 20 years of experience building successful portfolios for high net worth individuals to small and mid-sized companies with the launch of Slaughter 401(k) Services, offering plan sponsors an investment co-fiduciary partner while providing employees with service, education and results.

AlwaysCare Benefits Introduces AlwaysCare OnePlus Affordable Individual Dental and Vision Benefits
New Product Provides Individuals and their Families Greater Benefits

Brad Aspin and Health and Wellness Company GBG Now Looking for Leaders Nationwide
Individuals looking for an opportunity to earn a reliable residual income in the current economy, and who are looking to better their health, too, can now turn to the GBG system offered by independent businessman Brad Aspin. Aspin is currently enlisting interested business leaders nationwide.

Delayed Medicare Reporting Requirements Offers Reprieve To Companies
Allsup outlines strategy to meet Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance, avoid costly fines

The MedZilla Report for March 2010 - Layoffs Down in February Despite Merck Merger
The MedZilla Report for March 2010 - Layoffs Down in February Despite Merck Merger; Health Care Employment Up Again Even as the U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged, health care added another 20,000 jobs. Layoffs were also down overall, although the pharmaceutical industry reported high job cuts due to the Merck/Schering-Plough merger.

Small Nutritional Changes are a Key to Health, Weight Loss, says DSM Personalized Nutrition
Recent and long-term research concurs

Konamoxt, Inc. Redefines Corporate Wellness with The Healthy Corp, a Customizable Corporate Wellness
As politicians in Washington debate health care reform, Corporate America wrestles with their own Trillion Dollar Question: How do we increase employee productivity and decrease our health care costs? The Answer: Re-define “corporate wellness”. Today, Konamoxt, Inc. the maker of Sweat365.com, unveils “The Healthy Corp” a breakthrough product that RE-DEFINES “Corporate Wellness”.

Enwisen Announces Shared Services Institute’s HR Shared Services Annual Survey Results
Enwisen Announces Shared Services Institute’s HR Shared Services Annual Survey Results to Be Broadcast at March 18 Webinar Be the first to hear the results of the Shared Services Institute’s 2010 North America HR Shared Services Survey. Jim Scully, survey author and President and Founder, Shared Services Institute, will discuss survey findings including: business drivers for moving to HR Shared Services; scope of HR services being delivered; cost implications – including call center staffing ratios; and technology models and their impact on HR Shared Services’ evolution.

Certified Compensation Professional Paul Oliva Joins D.G. McDermott Associates
Executive compensation specialist D. G. McDermott Associates name sales incentive plan design expert Paul Oliva as partner.