Motivate Employee Health Awareness and Responsibility with Online Communications and ToolsMotivate Employee Health Awareness and Responsibility with Online Communications and Tools, Advises Hummingbird Coaching Services
New white paper explores why wellness programs often fail to meet goals and delivers stinging indictment of corporate health initiatives.
American Community Introduces APEP Choices(TM), an Affordable Plan For Small GroupsAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today of the introduction of APEP Choices(TM), an affordable plan for small groups in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
Sick Time Source of DebateWith flu season in full swing, many workers are paying more attention to their organizations’ sick day policies – and so are many of the presidential candidates. According to the Compensation Data annual survey of more than 5,000 employers, exempt employees have 8.4 sick days on average, while non-exempt have 7.6.
Solve the Issues of Benefits OutsourcingOn almost a daily basis, the human resource professionals who work with third-party providers must resolve some sort of problem with that relationship. As a road map through the issues that inevitably arise from outsourcing benefits, the new WorldatWork publication of Strategic Benefits Outsourcing: How-to Series for HR Professionals by Dianna Smith, CCP, CBP, provides a holistic approach to the overall outsourcing process.
'Tis the Season for Job HuntingTips for Job Seekers to Keep The Job Hunt Humming During the Holidays
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR December 12-13th, 2007HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference designed for HR professionals, including specialists in Benefits, Sourcing, HRO, Compensation, Incentives, Training, Consumer Directed Healthcare and Staffing. Attendance is complimentary for all HR Professionals.
American Community Offers Wisconsin Residents a New Choice in Health InsuranceAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance since 1938, announced today that it has entered the state of Wisconsin with competitive health insurance products for individuals and families.
LifeCare® Poll Reveals How Caregiving Duties Interrupt the WorkdayOne quarter of workers caring for children and elders make calls and caregiving arrangements during work. Nearly as many leave work early.
Crouch, Slavin & Company's President Appointed to Sage Software's Business Partner Advisory Council Gary Crouch has been selected as the secretary for Sage Abra HRMS partner advisory board.
WHAT ABOUT 'ME TIME'?Survey Finds Inquiries About Work/Life Balance More Common During Job Interviews
Consumer-Directed Choices and Pay-For-Performance Measures Share Common LinkIncentives motivate better results for both providers and consumers. Consumers and health care providers have more in common than they may know. Both respond to a slight financial nudge to use health care resources in ways that lead to better outcomes, according to a new issue brief from IncentOne that links pay-for-performance (P4P) initiatives to the use of consumer incentives in health management programs.
LifeCare® Poll Reveals How Caregiving Duties Interrupt the Workday One quarter of workers caring for children and elders make calls and caregiving arrangements during work while nearly as many leave work early
Christopher Young has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its New York officeChristopher Young has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its New York office, where he will lead the Talent Management and Rewards Strategies practice in the metropolitan New York region.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of North Carolina and South Carolina organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 82.5 to 97.1 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Foley new chairman of Council for Disability Awareness boardJoseph R. Foley, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Unum Group, has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors for The Council for Disability Awareness (CDA).
Engineering Firm Improves Human Capital Management with UltiProUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that TBE Group Inc., which provides engineering solutions in civil,
environmental, transportation, construction services, right-of-way
services and subsurface utility engineering (SUE), has used Ultimate
Software's UltiPro delivered through its Intersourcing service model
to automate administrative HR processes, lessen its dependence on
paper for environmental and financial benefits, and help its HR staff
focus on more strategic, value-added initiatives.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines AgainThe competition for top performers is heating up as 96.1 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Kentucky/Tennessee survey of 444 employers.
Adult day care centers are becoming an increasingly popular option for aging loved onesAdult day care centers are designed for older adults who benefit from structure, personal supervision and guidance due to physical frailties or mental impairments.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Kentucky and Tennessee organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 80.7 to 96.1 percent.
Maryland Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-nine percent of Maryland companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 10.3 percent for all plan types.
Virginia Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-one percent of companies in Virginia had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 employers.
The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals
December 12-13th, 2007
Mark Strakowski has joined Buck Consultants Mark Strakowski has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Cincinnati office.
Ongoing Fallout from Compliance Activities Raises Cost of Finance at Typical CompaniesTypical Global 1000 Companies Now Spend $138 Million/Year More
Than World-Class Companies on Finance Operations;
Face Long-Term Challenge in Cost Reduction Efforts
NCOA and Humana Increase Seniors' Access to BenefitsRespected senior organization provides screening service to leading health benefits company
NCOA and Humana Increase Seniors' Access to BenefitsRespected senior organization provides screening service to leading health benefits company
MedZilla.com Releases its October Employment Outlook Numbers for BiotechnologyWith more and more companies looking to bolster their bottom line by cutting costs and consolidating jobs, it is reassuring that -- at least in the past month -- job postings by state remained relatively unchanged. However, job searches are likely to increase as companies announce layoffs and reorganizations. The MedZilla.com Employment Report analyzes the numbers for October 2007 and announces the findings.
"The Great American Smokeout" Time for Employers to Help Employees Kick-the-Habit Faced with healthcare costs related to smoking escalating, and the decade-long decline in smoking rates coming to a halt, employers need to be proactive in helping their workers stop smoking. On November 15, The American Cancer Society will celebrate the 31st annual Great American Smokeout --- a great time for employers to encourage their smoking employees to give up smoking for 24 hours in the hope that this head start will help them kick the habit.
New Book Guides Practitioners Through Changing Retirement LandscapeGuide to Qualified Retirement Plans: How-to Series for the HR Professional, by Leonard Sanicola, CCP, CBP, GRP, CEBS, SPHR, provides benefits specialists and human resource professionals with a basic understanding of the different types of retirement programs, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Morehead Hosts Webinar on Achieving Work-life Balance in Healthcare EnvironmentsCompany presents empirical linkage between employee commitment and work-life balance and the practical applications in healthcare environments.
Morehead Hosts Webinar to Demonstrate New Retention StrategyCompany demonstrates strategy to help companies shift focus from why employees leave to why employees stay
Perceptive Software to Present and Exhibit at CUPA-HRDocument Management 101 will illustrate how HR departments can improve business processes by taking control of forms, faxes, emails and more.
Perceptive Software to Present and Exhibit at CUPA-HRDocument Management 101 will illustrate how HR departments can improve business processes by taking control of forms, faxes, emails and more.
Janet Weinstock Joins Benefit Concepts to Direct Sales in the Southeastern U.S.Benefit Concepts, Inc. announced today that Janet Weinstock has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager covering the Southeastern United States. In this new role Ms. Weinstock will be responsible for the distribution and management of the benefits administration outsourcing services offered by Benefit Concepts. Ms. Weinstock has established an office in Tampa, Florida to service clients located in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. In this capacity Janet will be working with both prospective end user clients and the broker/consultant community.
New Book Identifies Best Jobs for a Better WorldWork isn't just about earning a paycheck. Many workers want to make a difference in the lives of others and their communities while still bringing home a hefty paycheck. Today there are more than a hundred exciting occupations in the world of work that let workers do just that, according to Laurence Shatkin, co-author of the newly released book 150 Best Jobs for a Better World.
WorldatWork Opens Washington, D.C. Office With Three Key HiresInternational HR association to solidify involvement in the legislative and policy-making discussion on executive compensation, benefits and total rewards.
Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management Unum’s annual Landscape of Long Term Care looks at sales trends in group market
NASA Education Provides Services for 110 Veterans at Stand DownOne hundred and ten U.S. veterans who were displaced, disabled, homeless or otherwise in need received services at the Stand Down for Veterans which took place October 8 and 9, 2007 at YMCA Camp Algonquin in McHenry County, Illinois. John Blanchard, executive director of Crystgal Lake-based NASA Education, the sponsoring organization, reported that as of November 1, 12 homeless veterans had been placed in stable housing, 36 unemployed veterans had received employment services, 11 received legal counseling, 50 veterans had received information on community services for benefits such as food stamps and housing assistance, and 60 received free haircuts from volunteer hairstylists.
Ten Brain Health and Fitness Myths Debunked in New Whitepaper From SharpBrainsSharpBrains announces a new whitepaper featuring 11 interviews with leading neuroscientists, psychologists and experts in the USA, Japan, Israel and Sweden.
WellPoint and National Council on Aging Join Forces to Educate Medicare EligiblesOnline Screening Tool Aids Older Americans With Benefit Decision Making
National Business Group on Health Unveils Investing in Maternal and Child HealthNew Publication Designed to Help Employers Offer Healthcare Coverage for Mothers and Children
Dr. Beth A. Brooks to Present Evidence-Based Recruitment, RetentionBeth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE, and Senior Partner at JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest employment marketing and communications companies, will present Evidence-based Recruitment & Retention at conferences across the country this month, including: Texas Association for Healthcare Recruitment (TAHCR) Fall Conference on November 8th, Colorado Healthcare Association of Human Resource Management (CHAHRM) Fall Conference on November 9th and the Philadelphia Area Association of Health Care Recruiter Meeting on November 13th.
Benelogic Named a BenefitPoint Premier Enrollment PartnerBenelogic, a best-of-breed provider of online benefit management portal applications, announced today that it entered into a partnership with BenefitPoint®, a Vertafore, Inc. company and leader in benefits automation, to provide enrollment technology solutions to BenefitPoint’s brokerage and consulting firm customers.
OraMedica International, LLC announced today the availability of oral links to systemic health-tips OraMedica International, LLC announced today the availability of oral links to systemic health-tips E-Booklets for employees, designed to improve the long-term health of the workforce while reducing employers' healthcare costs.
JobApp Network Names Board of DirectorsJobApp Network Names Board of Directors: Strong Company Building Experience and Growth Expertise Selected
JobApp Network Secures $4 Million in Funding from Vineyard Capital GroupJobApp Network Secures $4 Million in Funding from Vineyard Capital Group: Vineyard Capital Group Acquires Assets and Infuses Capital, Governance and Key Management
Zywave Unveils Revolutionary New Broker-Client Communications PlatformThe information technology revolution is changing the way we work and communicate in the insurance brokerage industry. The latest area to feel the impact – broker/client communications. For clients, these customer service platforms, or client portals, allow for significant efficiencies in how they find information, manage risk and interact with their brokers. For brokers, this same technology enables them to communicate, connect and collaborate more effectively with their clients and prospects than ever before. MyWave Elements™ portal helps insurance agencies deliver the ultimate client experience.
FASTAFF Travel Nursing Offers Travel Nurses Rental CarsFor traveling nurses being able to explore their surroundings while on assignment is not an option, it's a requirement. For this reason rental cars are being offered on most FASTAFF travel nursing assignments.
HR Professionals: Get Involved With M&A ProcessThe pace of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to accelerate in today's global environment. Among the most common causes of failure cited by CEOs were poor or unclear leadership (49%), different cultures (49%), and a poor integration process (46%). If HR professionals are not involved in the overall merger and acquisition process from the beginning, these failures are sure to continue.
MyWave Elements(TM) portal helps insurance agencies deliver the ultimate client experienceZywave, Inc., a leading provider of insurance technology services for brokers, today announced the introduction of MyWave Elements(TM), a revolutionary new platform for broker-to-client communication.
Corporate Counseling Associates Names Thomas Diamante, PhD, as Vice President, Consultative ServicesHR strategist, author and organizational change expert brings cross-industry experience to workforce consulting firm
Delta Dental mourns loss of founding CEODr. F. Gene Dixon, a visionary who helped pioneer dental benefits industry
Employers Tackling Health Care Challenges with 21st Century Benefit DesignEmployers Tackling Health Care Challenges with 21st Century Benefit Design; New Issue Brief from HealthFitness Charts New Course for Better Employee Health
Gregg O. Lehman, PhD, past president of the National Business Coalition on Health, speaks about major challenges employers face....and the strategies they are using to combat ever-rising health costs through personal accountability.
IncentOne adds 14 new clients year to date to health and productivity divisionUse of incentives to encourage health behavior change increasing
Upcoming Web Seminar Features Employee Continuum with Life Time FitnessUpcoming Web Seminar Features Employee Continuum with Life Time Fitness on Successfully Creating the Right Employment Brand
National Business Group on Health Honors Five Employers with Best Behavioral Health Services ProgramAetna, Cisco Systems, Delta Air Lines, GlaxoSmithKline, Pitney Bowes
Recognized for Innovative Programs
Stress Management Key to Employee RetentionWorkers rank stress as a top reason they would leave their company1, yet only 50% of employers offer stress management programs to employees primarily because they are perceived to have low impact on employee attraction and retention, according to a new research report, Attraction and Retention: The Impact and Prevalence of Work-Life and Benefit Programs by WorldatWork.
More Retirees Relaunching CareersMany retirees are returning to the workforce to overcome boredom and limited finances. Yet making a career comeback can be very problematic for those facing ageism and gaps in their work history. In their new book professional resume writers Louise Kursmark and Wendy Enelow help retirees address these issues and quickly return to work through savvy resume strategies that make the most of a retiree's experience and achievements.
42.8% of Corporations Offer Some Type of Consumer-Driven Health Care OptionNew survey looks at employee benefits offered in several employment sectors.
Convergys Reports Third-Quarter EPS of $0.30 -- Reaches HRO Contract ResolutionConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today its financial results for the third quarter of 2007.
Document-Shredding.Org Offers New Advertising Solutions For Document Destruction Business OwnersA leading online resource of document destruction companies in the USA is now offering paid advertising packages.
Hudson Highland Group Reports 2007 Third 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Rideau Partners with Procurement International Ltd of EnglandRideau Inc. adds to its global capacity by joining forces with the UK's Procurement International Ltd to serve Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Weight Management Tops List of Health Concerns, LifeCare® Poll ShowsLatest online poll from LifeCare shows weight management outweighs all other health concerns.
Alberta Health Region Chooses Quadrant HR Staff Scheduling and Self ServiceOnline convenience for employees and streamlined processes add to rising number of Quadrant HR clients. Quadrant HR's Staff Scheduling and QHRnet Self Service modules has been chosen by an Alberta health region, the latest major employer to benefit from streamlined scheduling and employee administration processes.
Career Experts Help Ex-Offenders Address Record and Move ForwardProfessionals who work with ex-offenders say that jobs are the key to reducing recidivism. Yet, finding a job--already a difficult process for many--is even more challenging for ex-offenders. In addition to financial barriers, transporation issues, and mental and physical health concerns, ex-offenders face the stigma of their criminal records and employers who often believe they are too risky to hire.
When it comes to your personal health, what is your main area of concern?When it comes to our personal health, weight management continues to dominate our concerns, according to the latest online poll conducted by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
Achilles Group Offers New Report on Benefits of HR Shared ServicesCompanies that do not proactively improve people performance cannot compete effectively with larger competitors. Weekly if not daily, situations arise for small businesses where HR Shared Services would make a huge impact in terms of saving managers and executives time and headache. Achilles Group offers a new report on the benefits of HR Shared Services for small and medium businesses.
University of Saint Mary Launches RN to BSN Online Degree ProgramBeginning this January, registered nurses seeking to further their careers by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) can do so via a new personalized and expedient online degree program at University of Saint Mary (USM).
Companies Worldwide Struggle to Attract, Retain WorkersMany Employers Underestimate Impact of Stress in Employees’ Decision to
Leave Company, Watson Wyatt/WorldatWork Survey Finds
IHRIM webinar scheduled for November 8 includes live demonstration of online personnel actions“Our Paperless Journey: Manager Self-Service at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia” – IHRIM webinar scheduled for November 8 includes live demonstration of online personnel actions for managers
National Business Group on Health to Hold Press Conference to Honor EmployersNational Business Group on Health to Hold Press Conference to Honor Employers for Outstanding Mental Health Services Programs
A press conference will be held on Tuesday, October 23 where the National Business Group on Health will honor 5 major U.S. employers for having oustanding programs to help workers and families address mental health and substance abuse disorders.
HRD Press Makes the Grade with Cutting Edge Higher Education SeriesHRD Press makes the grade with cutting edge higher education series -- HPT – Human Performance Technology in Action series.
Leadership event for internal training organizations returns to Orlando, Nov 4-8, 2007Bill Conaty, General Electric's Head of Human Resources to Headline at 9th Annual Corporate University Week
HRD Tests the Market With New and Reproducible Questionnaires, Inventories, and QuizzesHRD Press is testing the market with new Quizzes, Questionnaires and Inventories with it’s newest complilation, Compendium of Learning and Development Quizzes by Sarah Cook. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to find the perfect quiz.
HR XCEL Selected by DAK Americas to Provide Benefits and COBRA AdministrationSpecialized HRO provider signs client agreement with leading supplier of commodity and specialty products
Primacy Relocation Appoints Sarah Savoia Vice President of Asia OperationsPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has appointed Sarah Savoia as Vice President of Asia Operations.
The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is calling for presentations The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is calling for presentations for the 18th World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM).
The Conference will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada from June 15-18, 2008.
Jim Kenneally Joins Health Plan Administrators as Chief Sales & Marketing OfficerHealth Plan Administrators, Inc. (“HPA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) and full-service third-party administrator specializing in short-term medical insurance, today announced James J. “Jim” Kenneally has joined the company as its chief sales and marketing officer and senior vice president.
MassMutual Teams with The Conservation Fund on Electronic Prospectus DeliveryIn an effort to drive awareness of its electronic prospectus delivery option among retirement plan
sponsors and participants, MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is
collaborating with The Conservation Fund's Go Zero(SM) program to help address
two of the world's most pressing environmental issues -- climate change and
habitat loss.
SmartBrief, Inc. Announces Addition of Job Listings to Popular Daily Newsletters for Executives SmartBrief, Inc. announced today the addition of job listings to its popular online daily newsletters in the following industries: Aerospace, Cable and Broadband, Construction, Education, Food service, Gay & Lesbian Leadership, Health Information Technology, Interactive Advertising, Regulatory / Medical Affairs, Retail, Retail Pharmacy and Wholesale Distribution.
Private Companies Rely on Short-Term Incentives to Reward Employees, WorldatWork FindsPrivate companies rely more heavily on short-term incentives, such as bonuses, than long-term incentives to reward and motivate employees, according to a new study by WorldatWork and Vivient Consulting.
Health Care Set to Dominate Nation's Fastest-Growing JobsAs employment opportunities in many fields and industries come to a stand-still, health-care hiring is at its hottest. Already the nation's largest field, employing 13 million people, health care is expected to offer 3.6 million new jobs and grow by more than 27 percent through 2014.
ShirleyBOARD.com Enlightens Caregivers On Elderly Home Care ChoicesAdvantages and disadvantages caregivers should consider before deciding on a living situation for an aging loved one
Employee Continuum Earns Human Resource Executive® Magazine’s 2007 Top HR Product of the Year Award Overture4.0 Recognized During the 10th Anniversary HR Technology Conference & Exposition®
Few New England healthcare organizations made any significant revisions to their employee benefits Few New England healthcare organizations made any significant revisions to their employee health benefits programs from last year, according to the third annual survey of the New England healthcare industry by Olney Associates and Cammack LaRhette Consulting.
WorldatWork Presents Total Rewards Asia Pacific 2007Human Resources Experts to Convene in Singapore
Cleveland High School Shooting – ACI Responds to the Emotional AftermathIn the wake of recent tragic events – today’s high school shooting in Cleveland, and the traumatic shooting in Wisconsin earlier this week – Americans across the nation will be joining those directly affected in struggling with strong and overwhelming emotions while trying to make sense of these tragedies.
Buck Consultants today announced the results of its inaugural global survey Buck Consultants today announced the results of its inaugural global survey on workplace wellness strategies.
Eric Raymond, Corporate Synergies’ CEO, to Speak at DVHRP Annual SummitRemaking the American Healthcare Model Key Focus of Presentation
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.
JERRY TOUSLEE AND DR. BETH A. BROOKS OF JWT EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATIONS TO PRESENT AT THE SHRM-ATLANTAThe SHRM-Atlanta’s 17th Annual Southeast Human Resource Conference will host two presentations by JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. On Monday, October 15th; Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE, and Senior Partner, Health Care Practice at JWT Employment Communications; will present Why Employees Quit: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives and on Tuesday, October 16th; Jerry Touslee, North American President of JWT Employment Communications, will present Employer Branding: A Slogan or a Strategy?
Hudson Highland Group Schedules Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss Third Quarter Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management services worldwide, today announced that it will release third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2007 after the market closes on October 24, 2007.
Kentucky and Tennessee Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Kentucky and Tennessee are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
JobApp Network Implements Hourly Employee Hiring Solution for SHP Senior Living Services, LLCOwner of Leading Retirement and Assisted Living Communities in Florida
North and South Carolina Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 97.1 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
Managing Escalating Employee Health Care CostsBecause every organization is so different, there is no one-size-fits-all formula to control employee health care costs. A host of options to consider exists in benefit plan design, and the latest WorldatWork publication, Managing Employee Health Care Costs: A Collection of Articles from WorldatWork, puts all these options into one source.
Jackson Healthcare Solutions Is Among 'Atlanta's Best Places to Work'Jackson Healthcare Solutions Is Among 'Atlanta's Best Places to Work' -- Employee Survey Places JHS Eighth in Atlanta Business Chronicle Competition
North and South Carolina Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in North and South Carolina are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
Morehead VP to Present at ASHHRA ConferenceRowlee and Tatelbame will discuss drivers of work-life balance in healthcare settings.