SumTotal Systems Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2007 Results A Record Revenue Quarter is Expected - Exceeds Fourth Quarter Guidance
Online navigational tool will help simplify searches for appropriate senior housingCase Management Society of America announces new tool,
the CMSA Senior Housing Locator by SNAPforSeniors®
When it comes to keeping employees happy and productive, nothing tops flexible work arrangementsWhen it comes to keeping employees happy and productive, nothing tops flexible work arrangements, according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
Enwisen Continues Momentum – Finishes Record Year with 80 New CustomersCompany Makes Significant Strides by Helping Employers Leverage Innovative Communications Technologies to Engage Today’s Internet-age Workforce
Second Annual CompTIA Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic Set for August 4The CompTIA Educational Foundation announced today that its Second Annual Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic will be held Monday, August 4, in Orlando, Fla.
Enwisen Continues Momentum – Finishes Record Year with 80 New CustomersCompany Makes Significant Strides by Helping Employers Leverage Innovative Communications Technologies to Engage Today’s Internet-age Workforce
An Up-to-Date Resume is Key to Stability in an Ever-Changing CareerWith the job market constantly in motion, it's essential for people to ensure their resume is strong, up-to-date, and available at a moment's notice. Yet too often, people wait until the last minute -- when they're suddenly laid off or interested in a spur of the moment job opportunity -- to begin crafting their resume. One of the most effective ways to stay prepared before it's too late is to turn to a professional resume writer for help, suggests Louise Kursmark, author of the newly released book, The Directory of Professional Resume Writers.
Wellness Corporate Solutions and Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Partner in Healthy Workforce Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Wellness Corporate Solutions, encourages employers in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia to get their employees exercising with the first annual 2008 in Motion Fitness Challenge, an 8-week fitness challenge in which companies compete to see who has the healthiest workforce based on exercise time.
Help Your Employees Fully Understand – and Leverage – Their Total Rewards Today’s companies make major investments in their workforce’s total compensation packages – health benefits, employee assistance programs, stock programs, 401(k) and much more. Yet, very few employees understand – or leverage – the true value of their total rewards.
In this webcast learn how companies such as Yahoo! and Hannaford Bros. Co. are using on-demand Total Rewards Statements to...
ExpertPlan Expands Payroll Foothold with 5 New Payroll CompaniesExpertPlan announced it inked deals with five nationwide payroll companies in December 2007, providing each firm with its own fully branded 401(k) product. ExpertPlan now boasts seven new payroll partners since launching its private label 401(k) program within the payroll channel in late 2007. The company, which now has a dedicated sales and relationship management team devoted solely to supporting the needs of its payroll partners, anticipates bringing in over a dozen more payroll companies in 2008.
American Community Partners With Employees to Benefit Three CharitiesAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today that it has made a $15,000 donation that will benefit three charities.
Secure Talent Helps Clients Affected by Axium International Bankruptcy1099 Compliance and Payrolling Firm Offers Seamless Transitions and Vendor-neutral Consultations.
LifeCare® and Yale University to Offer Fall Prevention Services for Older AdultsThis release announces a new partnership between Yale University and LifeCare, Inc. aimed at delivering a wide range of fall prevention services to managed health care organizations, employers, and professional geriatric care managers nationwide.
Thinking of Retiring on the Beach? Start Saving NowMost U.S. employees know they should save more for retirement. However with the personal savings rate at negative .5 percent (www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/pinewsrelease.htm), individuals are spending more than they earn, depleting their savings and increasing debt.
Zywave, Inc., announced today additions to Broker Briefcase®, an Internet content libraryZywave, Inc., a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today additions to Broker Briefcase®, an Internet content library that hosts thousands of customized, agency-branded, templates that facilitate broker-to-client communication. The application contains marketing materials, benchmarking information, educational articles for brokers’ clients and newsletters and other communications for clients’ employees.
Morehead Webinar Presents Geography’s Role in Strengthening Referring Physician Relations Geographic location of targeted physicians an important factor for hospitals in building a successful network of referring physicians
LifeCare®, Inc., is now offering a comprehensive set of fall prevention services to employersLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, is now offering a comprehensive set of fall prevention services to employers, managed health care organizations and professional geriatric care managers nationwide, thanks to a partnership with Yale University and its Connecticut Center for Fall Prevention (CCFP) program -- the first partnership of its kind for the University and the CCFP.
Jobfox Expanding Sales and Support Offices to Top 10 U.S. Markets after Record SalesFast-Growing Career Site Also Opening for Business in Australia
5 Things You Should Know Before Spring Open EnrollmentOrganizations across the country are facing new challenges in developing competitive benefit plans. In response, Compdata Surveys has compiled a list of five things you should know when planning and communicating the value of your benefit package. Learn how common misconceptions are affecting attraction and retention. You’ll also discover new methods for effectively handling the challenges facing your organization today.
Adicio Launches New HealthCare Job Board for Ascend MediaAdicio, the Internet’s leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions has announced the launch of TheJobCure.com, a new health care industry-specific job board for Ascend Media, one of the nation's largest business-to-business media companies.
Report Recommends That Organizations Automate and Streamline Sales Compensation PlanningStrategic Importance of Sales Compensation Planning Revealed
In Aberdeen Group Research Sponsored by Makana Solutions
Taking the Temperature of Small BusinessOwners in California Say They’re Squeezed Between Soaring Health-Care Costs and Going Uninsured
Enwisen’s Upcoming Benefits Decision Support Webinar Features Healthcare Cost Containment Case StudyEnwisen’s Upcoming Benefits Decision Support Webinar Features Healthcare Cost Containment Case Study from The Midland Company
Vandover Names New PresidentMargery Marshall has been named president of Vandover, a premier provider of global relocation and career transition assistance.
Cost of Co-Pays for Formulary Drugs Increases in TexasWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in Texas.
Workamper News Job Fair for RVers in Lakeland, FLWorkamper® News, Inc will produce a Job Fair event with a wide range of employers who will be interviewing job seekers at the Workamper News Job Fair, Jan. 10-11, 2008 at the Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL, Job Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Morehead Webinar Presents Company’s Physician Affiliation Survey ModelSurvey process collects key data about physician attitudes and behaviors to drive desired outcomes
Buck Consultants Finds Executive Retirement Plans Alive and Well After Final IRS RulesAn overwhelming majority of employers have no intention of terminating their nonqualified executive retirement plans as a result of final Internal Revenue Code rules governing these arrangements.
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched on December 12-13th, 2007
Frank Hagel Named Chair of Sage SoftwareFrank Hagel, President of Hagel & Company, has been appointed chair of the 10 member Sage Software Specialized Business Solutions Business Partner Advisory Council for 2007-2008. The SBS Division publishes Sage Abra HRMS, including HR, payroll, training management and recruiting software. The division also publishes Sage Timesheet Professional, Carpe Diem, and Timeslips.
U.S. Preventive Medicine Names Frederic Goldstein President, COOAs part of U.S. Preventive Medicine’s (USPM) evolution from a development stage company into an integrated, preventive health services enterprise, Frederic Goldstein has been named President, Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Career Website Jobacle Releases Official 2008 Sick Day CalendarRapidly-growing career 2.0 resource releases its second annual downloadable sick day calendar.
"My Way Out" Earns Number One Spot on Amazon for Alternative RecoveryNew approach for problem drinkers finds a popular niche
WorldatWork Elects 2008 Board of Directors; Tracy J. O. Kofski, CCP, is Chair-ElectWorldatWork has elected its 2008 board of directors to guide the association through its next two years of operations.
Hudson Highland Group Completes Sale of its NetherlandsHudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP) today announced that it has completed the sale of its Dutch reintegration subsidiary, Hudson Human Capital Solutions B.V., to Workx! Holding B.V. ("Workx") for $0.7 million in cash and up to approximately $0.3 million in earn out consideration. Workx is controlled by the former Hudson leadership of this business.
Educate Employees on Shopping for BenefitsMost employees view the task of shopping for medical and retirement benefits as a nightmare. Research highlights one reason for this attitude: Many employees simply don’t understand basic benefits vocabulary. Employee Guide to Becoming a Smart Benefits Shopper is designed to provide employees a roadmap that covers benefits basics and helpful tips, analogies, guidelines and more.
Millions of individuals today are caring for aging family members with Alzheimer's diseaseOne of the best things caregivers can do is to learn what they can about the disease.
Ten Ways to Quiet Your Mind During the HolidaysAuthor Jim Loehr, Ed.D., shows how to use your inner conversations to achieve inner balance, as well as mental, emotional and spiritual wellness during the year-end holidays. Free tools available from author's web site to promote full engagement and energy for life and work.
Auld Acquaintances Should Definitely Not Be Forgot in 2008! Keeping your professional network fresh in an uncertain job market is just one of the important New Year's Career Resolutions suggested by on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com.
Do you expect to be the primary caregiver for an older loved one within the next five years?The vast majority of respondents to a new caregiving poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, expect to provide care to older loved ones at some point within the next five years.
BenefitsCheckUp Has Served Two Million SeniorsNCOA's online service has found nearly $6 billion in benefits for older Americans
Help Your Employees Become More Informed Benefits ConsumersDid you know that every year, more than 80% of employers re-vamp their benefits plans to contain healthcare costs and better meet the needs of the workforce. And yet, only 20% of employees make new elections – due largely to ineffective communications and decision support.
Attend this informative webinar to learn how organizations like yours are using web-based benefits communication and decision support tools – for open enrollment and year-round for new hires – to help employees become more informed benefits consumers.
Vikram Singh has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, N.J. officeSingh joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as Senior Consultant. His expertise includes consulting on prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit management, health care cost containment strategies, vendor selection, and Medicare Part D issues.
Corporate Counseling Associates Expands Southeast U.S. Operations with Miami LocationNew region to launch January 1, 2008; will serve existing and new customers in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama
Vikram Singh has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, N.J. officeSingh joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as Senior Consultant. His expertise includes consulting on prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit management, health care cost containment strategies, vendor selection, and Medicare Part D issues.
Health Coaching a Key Employee Benefit in Controlling Healthcare Costs One of the biggest concerns of employers is containing the high cost of employee benefits – particularly healthcare expenses.
Employees in New England Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation.
Pension Funds Had Banner Year, Watson Wyatt's Pension Risk Index FindsOutlook Strong Despite Recent Events
Wellsphere Launches Next Generation Online Wellness Community Wellsphere Launches Next Generation Online Wellness Community to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Personalization and social support key to sustaining healthy lifestyle.
Does Your Resume Irk Hiring Managers?For most job seekers, their resume will play the most significant role in their job search. Yet too often, it doesn't stand a chance of standing out from other resumes because it is too broad to make an impact on employers. In his newly released book, career expert Michael Farr teaches job seekers how to master the art of writing resumes that focus on the specific needs of the employer.
Texas Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-three percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Texas annual survey of 289 employers.
Health Coaching a Key Employee Benefit in Controlling Healthcare Costs One of the biggest concerns of employers is containing the high cost of employee benefits – particularly healthcare expenses.
Pension Funds Had Banner Year, Watson Wyatt's Pension Risk Index FindsOutlook Strong Despite Recent Events
Watson Wyatt Study Reveals Strong Link Between CEO Realizable Pay andPerformanceBroad-Based Stock Option Reductions Continue, While Forfeitures Increase
WorldatWork Highlights Key Predictions for Human Capital Management in 2008 and BeyondWorldatWork has released eight key predictions that showcase the trends and events that will change the nature of human capital management in 2008 and beyond. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes at mrhodes @ worldatwork.org.
FPS Umbrella Offers Recruiters Top Tips to Keep Tip Top This ChristmasPayroll services provider sends 1000 hangover kits to help recruiters cope during the holiday season.
MedZilla.com Releases its November Employment Outlook Numbers for BiotechnologyIn the month of November, employer searches for clinical research associates increased sharply, while most other positions remained flat in both supply and demand. The MedZilla.com Employment Report analyzes the numbers for November 2007 and announces the findings.
All I Want for the Holidays is a Cure for the Workplace BluesCeridian LifeWorks offers blues breaking tips for the holidays.
SeniorCareMarketer.com Research to Reveal Best Practices in Marketing and Selling in the Senior CareHow prevalent are the use of blogs, podcasts and other Web 2.0 tools by suppliers in the senior care marketplace? Are print advertising budgets being reduced in 2008? Will senior care vendors attend fewer tradeshows? These questions and more will be answered in an upcoming research report titled, "Trends in Senior Care Marketing: Where Suppliers Spent Marketing and PR Dollars in 2007, and What's Ahead in 2008."
Hospital Productivity Improvement Demonstrated Through Use of American Healthcare Solutions' American Healthcare Solutions was contracted for a SHARP Staffing engagement with TLC Health Network in Gowanda, New York. Since AHS has implemented its SHARP Staffing tool, TLC has seen great improvements in management and staffing to volume and has been able to demonstrate a nearly 4 percent reduction in FTEs.
Cost of Co-Pays Increases in PennsylvaniaWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in Pennsylvania.
The symptoms of workplace and personal stress have a familiar faceImpatience, apathy, poor anger management, and lack of common politeness are but a few.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary and Formulary Drugs Increases in New JerseyWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in New Jersey.
LifeCare® Wins Multiple Gold Awards in International MarCom Competition Award-winning webinar and podcast being made available as free downloads
If you're looking for ways to minimize your holiday stress, help is just a mouse-click awayIf you're looking for ways to minimize your holiday stress, help is just a mouse-click away, thanks to LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
Reduce Holiday Stress with a Little Help from LifeCare®LifeCare is giving away a free eductional guide to reducing holiday-related stress via the company's web site.
ACI is currently working closely with Charlotte Russe – a retail store located in the Nebraska mallACI is currently working closely with Charlotte Russe – a retail store located in the Nebraska mall – to ensure that all employees and family members receive necessary crisis counseling, grief counseling, and other helpful resources during this critical time.
Healthcare IT Industry Blog "HIStalk" and Gente Corporation Join ForcesHealthcare IT industry blog "HIStalk," and Gente Corporation, a leading online healthcare media publisher, have partnered to create a new employment resource -- HealthcareITJobs.com, an online career center dedicated strictly to Healthcare IT professionals.
MassMutual Retirement Services Continues Aggressive Expansion of its Third Party Distribution Sales Hugh O'Toole Joins MassMutual as Corporate Vice President, Northeast Division
Sales Manager and Nonprofit Market Leader
Union Power Offers Timely and Essential Union Member ServicesIt seems that there is always something new and exciting to learn about when you are part of a union. The Union Power websites offers union member services and information in the timeliest manner.
Healthcare Organizations Turn to Kronos® to Tackle Critical Business IssuesDecision makers congregate at KronosWorks™ to discuss how to reduce operational costs and improve quality care
Casinos Around the World Face New Challenges As market matures and competition intensifies, casinos turn to the workforce to differentiate, manage expansion, and maximize profits
Fiserv Completes Acquisition of CheckFreeFiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, today announced the completion of its acquisition of CheckFree Corporation, a world leader in financial electronic commerce services and products, including electronic bill payment and internet banking. Under terms of the transaction, Fiserv acquired CheckFree for approximately $4.4 billion in cash, or $48 per share.
American Community Partners With Toys for Tots to Collect Toys for Local ChildrenAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, joined forces this holiday season with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program to be a designated drop-off location to collect new toys for needy children in metro Detroit.
Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Wyoming Retirement System Buck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world's leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, today announced that it has been selected by the Wyoming Retirement System to continue providing retirement plan services for its defined benefit pension plans.
Morehead to Exhibit at IHI's 19th Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in HealthcareCompany to discuss improving quality in healthcare through Employee and Physician Surveys, Metrics and Solutions.
Custom Benefits Administrators Selects MphasiS Healthcare Solutions' Custom Benefits Administrators Selects MphasiS Healthcare
Solutions' JackRabbit for Real-Time Reporting Capabilities
It's estimated that roughly 60 percent of Americans caring for older loved ones also work full-timeWithout backup care in place, many of these working caregivers would be unable to balance their professional and caregiving responsibilities.
Holidays Compound Already High Stress LevelsWhen holiday stress is placed on top of already excessively high stress levels individuals feel year-round, it’s no wonder the holiday season is one of the most demanding times of the year. Just type holiday stress into the Google search bar and more than 7 million results pop up.
ShirleyBOARD.com Makes Distance Less of a Factor for Many Caregivers This Holiday SeasonShirleyBOARD.com provides families of senior loved ones a convenient way to stay in touch, share family news, and learn about distance caregiving.
TALX to Conduct Workshop on Latest Changes to Form I-9 at HR.com’s VIEW ConferenceRecent moves by states to mandate use of e-verify shapes compliance issues for employers.
John O'Donnell has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Atlanta officeO'Donnell joins Buck after serving as Director of Human Resources at Bloomin Apple, a casual dining franchise group. He also held senior corporate HR positions with several other companies.
Scott Dunbar has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal and Market Leader Scott Dunbar has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal and Market Leader for the firm's San Francisco office
Buck Consultants Survey: Health Care Costs Projected to Increase at Double-Digit LevelsCosts for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates through the remainder of 2007 and into 2008, according to a national survey of insurers and administrators.
New Online Sales Force Assessment Tool from Employee Continuum Helps Pinpoint Best Sales HiresEasy-to-use sales talent profiler delivers insightful intelligence that helps companies define ideal hiring profile for top salespeople.
International movers investigate growing need for workforce mobilityInternational movers investigate growing need for workforce mobility at Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit.
International moving specialist, Burke Bros Moving Group www.burkebros.co.uk based in the West Midlands, UK, recently spent three days at the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Summit® in Denver, USA, rubbing shoulders with some of the highest profile professional HR executives, who represent some of the biggest blue chip companies, in the world.
Outreach Program Launched to Returning VeteransOutreach Program Launched to Returning Veterans: VISN12, Three Wire, and MHN Partner to Provide Reintegration Support
Morehead Webinar to Discuss the Untapped Potential of Employee Opinion DataCompany demonstrates how existing employee opinion data can increase employee retention, improve labor relations and drive patient satisfaction
Oral Health Promotion Newsletter from OraMedica Helps Reduce Medical Claims New bimonthly health e-newsletter focuses on dental conditions associated with systemic health problems to help reduce healthcare costs
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Renews Relationship With BenelogicCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Renews Relationship With Benelogic for Mid to Large-Employer Enrollment Solution
Benelogic announced today that it was awarded the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) Multi-Carrier Large Group Online Benefits Administration contract. CareFirst selected Benelogic’s benefit management software and services to automate the over 200 member mid- and large-group enrollment process for CareFirst accounts.
CYTIVA SOFTWARE INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD THIRD QUARTERTalent Management Vendor Reports 67% Year-Over Year Growth and Profitability on the Strength of the SonicRecruit Recruiting System
BeneTrac Honored with eHealthcare Leadership Awards for Benefits Management Leading benefits management provider recognized with gold and silver
eHealthcare Leadership Awards
Rania Sedhom has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's New York City office.Sedhom joins Buck from BDO Seidman, LLP, where she served as Regional Leader of the Labor, Compensation & Employee Benefits Practice Group.
Unum names Kathy Owen Chief Information OfficerRogers appointed Chief Technology Officer
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals 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.
Executive Compensation 2008: Where Do We Stand?The turmoil in executive compensation over the past few years has left many wondering what really is – and isn’t – going on. This webcast provides data on the current structure and operation of executive compensation programs in preparation for what promises to be another controversial and change-laden year.
Oral Health Promotion Newsletter from OraMedica International Helps Reduce Medical ClaimsNew bimonthly health e-newsletter focuses on dental conditions associated with systemic health problems to help reduce healthcare costs.
Healthcare Organizations Turn to Kronos® to Tackle Critical Business IssuesDecision makers congregate at KronosWorks™ to discuss how to reduce operational costs and improve quality care
HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference HR.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, December 12-13th, 2007.
Holidays Turn Your Inner Voices into Inner Noises? Ten Ways to ManageDuring holidays, the quiet inner voices that may give us routine guidance the rest of the year can escalate into noise—out of control, irritating, and exhausting. Dr. Jim Loehr offers ten "voice lessons" from his new book "The Power of Story" to help manage inner conversation and emotions during the holidays. Free online storyboard tool and self assessment available.