Managing employees in Canada: What are the critical differences?Do you have the time and resources to manage employees in Canadian locations? Whether you’re expanding into Canada or already have Canadian locations established, this comprehensive webcast provides you with information and valuable tips for managing Canadian HR functions from the US. Learn about best practices. Acquire valuable insight into the Canadian marketplace. Stay informed and get solutions. If you’re considering outsourcing, you’ll learn about the benefits and important considerations in choosing a vendor right for your business.
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Mercer urges changes to FASB disclosure proposal for retirement plan assetsMercer today urged the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to modify its proposed expansion of employers’ disclosures of pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets. In a comment letter sent to the FASB, Mercer expressed concern that certain aspects of the new disclosure standards could be too costly to employers and that implementation by year-end 2008, as called for in the FASB proposal, will be a struggle for plan sponsors – particularly those with multiple plans and geographies. Mercer called for a one-year extension of the effective date of new disclosures under the proposal.
CuraLinc Healthcare Acquires Weber & Associates EAPCuraLinc Healthcare (www.curalinc.com), a leading behavioral health and wellness provider based in Chicago, Illinois, announced today the acquisition of Weber & Associates, one of the largest specialized providers of Employee Assistance (EAP) and Managed Behavioral Healthcare Services in the Midwest, currently covering more than 65,000 employees.
Spica goes deeper into real-time workforce managementSpica (www.spica.com), the leading SE European provider of automatic identification solutions, has acquired Slovenian software technology firm Nimus (www.nimus.si). Nimus is specialised in automatic workforce scheduling for healthcare; with a number of successful references, mostly in the daycare sector.
Do You Trust Your Human Resources Department SurveyChart Your Course International conducted an online survey about how people perceive their Human Resources departments.
Vandover Launches Enhanced WebsiteAugmented Website reveals new face for established relocation industry force.
New ACTion Assessment and Planning Tool Helps Companies Launch Worksite Wellness ProgramsSix-step pre-planning tool from ACI Specialty Benefits helps companies take wellness programs from idea to successful reality
AWLP Announces 2008 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award RecipientsAccenture, Ernst & Young and USAA Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs
SumTotal Systems Reports First Quarter 2008 Results Achieves Record Revenue and Profit SumTotal® Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of learning, performance, and talent management solutions, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Biddle Consulting Group, Inc. Teams Up with Jackson Lewis LLP for EEO/AAP Seminar SeriesBiddle Consulting Group, Inc. and Jackson Lewis LLP team up, once again, and go on tour with a series of one-day seminars in 2008.
Nebraska Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Nebraska results found the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
LifeCare® Partners with AGS Foundation for Health in Aging To Deliver Expertise and Resources LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that it has become a corporate partner of the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, the national non-profit organization of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), which advocates on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State Coverage MandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings Thus Far
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Employer Sponsored Eldercare Needs: Crisis or Opportunity? Providing care to an older loved one can be a complex, difficult task—one that is unpredictable, emotionally taxing and often at odds with caregivers’ work schedules and other responsibilities. For the past two decades, American employers have offered programs to help their employees fulfill caregiving responsibilities while minimizing the impact to their performance at work and personal wellbeing.
Join Dr. Barney Spivack (Medical Director) and Barbara McMahon (Practice Leader) as they share the results of LifeCare’s recent study examining the extent to which workplace caregiving programs helped the employees who used them—specifically, whether these programs made a positive difference in their health and on-the-job performance. The study was designed and conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Center for Productive Aging, Towson University, program faculty and staff. It was funded by LifeCare®, Inc., a privately owned specialty care services provider and longtime leader in the work/life industry.
Michigan Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Kentucky Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The
Indiana Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Illinois Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Ohio Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Ohio results found the average premium increase was 9.6 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Iowa Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Iowa found the average premium increase was 13.8 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
National Council on Aging and Human Arc: Partnering to Help Low Income Health Plan MembersNew partnership enables members of participating Medicare health plans to determine their potential qualification for benefits programs and then, if qualified, get expert assistance to apply and get enrolled.
Travel Healthcare Website RedesignTravel Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of their new interactive website redesign. Travel Healthcare is a niche portal for healthcare professionals where employers can post jobs for healthcare personnel and healthcare professionals can anonymously post their upcoming availability for a new opportunity. Healthcare professionals are able to plan their entire year on the site and automatically receive matches to their geographical and timing preferences. Travel Healthcare has listings from all of the major healthcare facilities across the U.S. and also provides jobseekers with exclusive job opportunities not listed on other sites.
Depression among college students is on the rise: Parents need to know warning signsWhile estimates of the number of students with mental health issues vary, there is no denying that action needs to be taken to reverse this upward trend.
NCOA Announces Grants for Expanding Self-Management ProgramThe Atlantic Philanthropies Support Projects to Help Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
NuView Launches Redesigned WebsiteA "New Look" for NuView!
New Platform Will Set New Standard for On-Demand Marketing and PR softwareNext Generation of HRmarketer.com to Offer Social Networking, Redesigned Interface, Community and Syndication Tools
Ceridian LifeWorks Healthy Habits Coaching added to Military OneSource offeringsMilitary Service Members and Their Families Now Have Access To Health Coaching, Weight and Stress Management Solutions
The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference for Web-Based Tools Consumer-directed health plans & self-service decision-support tools also on the rise
Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative releases new guidelines for health care purchasersFramework includes sample RFI language, advantages of buying care that reflects patient centered medical home concept
Alliance for Wellness ROI, Inc. Selects VitalSpring as Exclusive Technology PartnerBMW NA, Henry Ford Health System, Kraft Foods Global Inc., Mastercard Worldwide and Schlumberger Will Leverage the VitalSpring Award-Winning Health Benefits Solution to Drive Industry Standards For Wellness Programs
A Complimentary Webcast for HR and Benefits Executives is Scheduled for April 22nd
Easy Benefit Statements Opposes HSA SubstantiationEasy Benefit Statements (EBS) strongly opposes any proposal that would require substantiation of Health Savings Account (HSA) withdrawal transactions or any radical change to the current administration of HSAs.
New "Wellness Score" from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in AdvanceOnline questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.
JWT INSIDE Presents Summer Webinar SeriesJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, announced it will host a webinar series for clients discussing trends and current topics related to health care recruitment. The tight team of experts from JWT INSIDE will present on the topics of Search Engine Marketing, Emerging Media, Metrics, Social Networking and more. The webinar series, “Health Care Summer Series of Webinars” begins this month with “Search Engine Marketing in Health Care Recruitment”.
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies as Much as $45 Billion a Year,The Conference Board ReportsThe rate of obesity in the United States has doubled in the last 30 years, and those extra pounds weigh on companies’ bottom lines, according to a new report from The Conference Board. Today, 34 percent of American adults fit the definition of “obese.”
Management Should Commit to Skills Say Senior Healthcare ProfessionalsSenior healthcare professionals voting at a Skills for Health consultation event believe that high level commitment and investment in skills transformation is critical to improving patient care.
Alegent Health Partners with Enwisen to Deliver World-Class Onboarding SolutionEnwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that Alegent Health, the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa, has selected and gone live with Enwisen’s AnswerSource Onboarding solution – a leading onboarding orchestration technology that automates the three key components of onboarding: task management, forms management and socialization.
The Wrong Civilian Work Environment can be Hazardous to the Health of Combat Exposed VeteransFormer Walter Reed psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia J. Washington explains, "veterans with combat related PTSD or similar challenges are significantly restricted in that certain reasonably predictable work environments will exacerbate their condition, albeit with substantial variation." Maryland headquartered DESTIN Enterprises, L.L.C. and Chicago-based Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C., in association with Dr. Washington, have developed a comprehensive training and education program known as PERCEVD, "Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities". Kaleidoscope's nationally renowned CEO, Doug Harris, projects that "PERCEVD is essential for managing interplay between reasonable accommodations and conduct rules for combat exposed veterans, whether an employer's related goal is diversity and inclusion, ADA or USERRA compliance."
Employee Abuse, Lack of Advance Notice and Leave Tracking are Top FMLA Concerns of U.S. EmployersHuman resource practitioners responding to a survey on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) indicate a high level of support for most of the United States Department of Labor’s proposed FMLA regulations.
Prescription Solutions named winner in URAC's Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Prescription Solutions wins the Silver medal in first-ever
nationwide competition recognizing health management programs that
empower, protect consumers
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Maryland organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 93.1 to 99 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Best-Selling Career Reference Forecasts the Future Job MarketThe most popular career reference ever, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, is hitting book shelves in a new 2008-2009 edition. Packed with updates, this authoritative resource has changed significantly from previous editions to include some surprising information about today's job market.
U.S. Preventive Medicine and deCODE Genetics Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Personalized Medicine U.S. Preventive Medicine, a leading provider of prevention and corporate wellness programs, and deCODE Genetics, announced today they have signed a letter of intent to expand their businesses in the U.S. and internationally by adding genetic testing to their array of wellness and personalized medicine services.
Corporate Counseling Associates Helps Law Firms Retain Top Talent with Integrated EAP Corporate Counseling Associates Helps Law Firms Retain Top Talent with Integrated EAP & Work/Life ProgramsStress management, elder care assistance and counseling are key elements of an EAP & Work/Life program that enjoys above-average utilization rates among law firms.
Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum a benefits solution to address needs Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum, a benefits solution to address needs of small to midsize employers
Workscape Proudly Unveils Donation of WARM2Kids Learning Center to Westborough YMCALong Term Sponsor of WARM2Kids Also Hosted Reception Prior to Learning Center’s Ribbon Cutting; Special Guests Included NFL Legend Doug Flutie and Celtics champion, M.L. Carr
Enwisen to Present Workplace HR & Safety Magazine’s Onboarding Audio Conference Deepjot “DJ” Chhabra, president of Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions
ExpertPlan Brings On 12 New Private Label Partners in Q1 '08ExpertPlan started 2008 with tremendous growth, signing 12 new private label partners despite a challenging first quarter within both the financial and retirement plan markets. The new partners represent certified public accountants, financial services firms, and third party administrators nationwide.
Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announces 2008 Work-Life Rising Star HonoreesAlliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an entity of WorldatWork that defines and recognizes innovation, best practices and work-life thought leadership, recently announced the recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star recognition program.
SNAPforSeniors® now helps BenefitsCheckUp® users locate housing optionsSenior Housing Locator launched as a companion tool to widely used Web service.
SIMPLE THINGS HELP EMPLOYEES MANAGE STRESS OF TAX SEASONWith April 15th around the corner, the financial stress of tax season placed added pressure on many individuals, putting their physical and mental health at risk. “It’s important for people to be aware of the pressures that peak during certain times of the year --- such as tax season --- and take proactive steps to prepare for and manage their stress,” says Oliver Williams, Administrative Director of Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, a national EAP firm. “If left unchecked, research shows that financial stress leads to myriad health issues such as depression, sleep disorders, headaches, high blood pressure, and digestive and eating issues.”
ARAG Study Reports Seven Out of 10 Employees Suffer Personal Legal WoesFor many workers, their family, financial, home or automobile legal woes compete for time and attention - resulting in lower job performance, productivity and morale.
Workscape Expands Executive Team; Hires General Manager to Lead Growing Talent Management Business Experienced Software and Technology Executive to Drive Next Phase of Company’s Leadership Position in Talent Management Category
Health and Fitness Industry Gets Moving on Capitol Hill to Champion Legislation Encouraging Exercise6th Annual IHRSA Summit Pumps Prevention to Curb Weighty Health Care Costs
Study has shown that most older Americans prefer to stay in their own homes as they age Study after study has shown that most older Americans prefer to stay in their own homes as they age rather than move into an assisted living facility or other long-term care facility
AARP and NCOA Launch On Line Tool to Help Older Americans Access Economic Stimulus PaymentsApplying for economic stimulus payments easier for more than 20 million Americans thanks to the development of a new online tool developed jointly by AARP Tax-Aide and the National Council on Aging's (NCOA) BenefitsCheckUp®.
Only 9% Feel Comfortable Discussing Depression at Work Despite EpidemicWith the World Health Organisation predicting that depression will be the second most disabling disease in the world by 2020, it is of great concern that only 9% of people living with depression feel comfortable discussing their illness with work colleagues.
Stress Free Career Change TelecourseDuring a recent interview on Inside Success Radio, Marina Spence, creator of the Stress-Free Career Change System shared that according to studies, career change is reported to be one of the top ten causes of stress in a person's life.
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Applauds Introduction The International Health, Racquet &
Sportsclub Association expressed today its ardent support for the Workforce
Health Improvement Program (WHIP) Act (H.R.1748 and S. 1038)-legislation
that promotes fitness in the workforce to help keep Americans healthy.
American Community Names Two Key ExecutivesAmerican Community names two key executives.
The first-ever comprehensive awards competition and conference March 25-26, 2008 in Orlando, FloridaURAC, the Washington, D.C.-based independent accreditor which offers more than 20 accreditation and certification programs along the continuum of care. Currently URAC accredits more than 400 health care management organizations operating in all 50 states.
Laura Dion-Jones Casey to be Featured in "Women's World" Magazine in Dramatic Weight Loss StoryThe feature tells the vital role daily walking played in Laura's tremendous 130-pound weight loss success story. By making walking her daily form of cardio, Laura lost 130 pounds in 2 1/2 years the old-fashioned way - on her own - and she is now into her forth year of maintenance. Cutting white starch and sugar from her diet are also crucial components to her incredible weight loss success and as with her daily walking, she continues to follow a low-carb lifestyle.
Corporate Synergies to Drive Funding Corporate Synergies to Drive FundingCorporate Synergies, a full-service independent benefits consultant and brokerage firm, today announced their support with SaVes4ALS’ Dining & Dancing with the Stars event to help build awareness and funding for The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
Corporate Synergies Announces Highly Anticipated WebinarCorporate Synergies, a full-service independent benefits consultant and brokerage firm, today announced a Webinar agenda designed to assist human resource executives and C-levels in the development of strategic benefits planning for immediate impact on employee retention, employee acquisition and overall cost containment. This Webinar will take place April 8, 2008 2:00 pm (EDT).
MS WORKPLACE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ACHIEVE CAREER GOALSSpringtime is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of the year and can be an ideal juncture for many workers to consider new jobs and career paths. However, for those faced with certain job-related challenges, there is often little guidance or support for navigating such an important change.
Irv Yacht Joins BenefitVision in Newly Created Position of CFOBenefitVision, Inc. (BVI), the country’s leading provider of employee benefit enrollment and communication services using a unique “tele-enrollment process to provide individualized core and voluntary benefit enrollment with no work interruption, is pleased to announce the appointment of Irv Yacht as Chief Financial Officer.
Secure Talent Now Offers SPECS Technology to ClientsHigh-tech compliance software complemented by expert review.
Buck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Slight Slowdown in Cost IncreasesBuck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Slight Slowdown in Cost Increases, But Double-Digit Trend Continues
American Specialty Health and INSPIRIS win top honors in URAC’s Best Practices American Specialty Health and INSPIRIS win top honors in URAC’s Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards.
Esteemed judges spotlight 22 winning programs for setting new benchmarks in consumer-focused care
State and Local Governments Propose Bills Covering Sick LeaveWhile current policies vary from state to state, the Benefits USA 2007/2008 survey of more than 5,400 benefit plans found employers offer exempt workers 8.4 sick days on average and non-exempt 7.6.
Hummingbird Signs On with Virgin HealthMiles As Coaching VendorVirgin HealthMiles (formerly known as Virgin Life Care), part of the world-renowned Virgin Group, announces that they have chosen Hummingbird Coaching Services as their health coaching vendor.
New White Paper Details Employment Challenges – and HR Outsourcing Solutions Responding to continuing employment challenges and changing regulatory compliance, California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing firms in record numbers in 2008.
Chamness Relocation: Celebrating 20 Years of SuccessChamness Relocation Services, Inc., a nationwide provider of destination services headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is proud to celebrate its 20 year anniversary.
Duane Lee has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Pittsburgh officeLee joins Buck from Hewitt Associates, where he served as Principal and Health Management Consulting Actuary. Prior to that, he spent 19 years with Buck.
Want More Loyal Employees? Offer Them Backup Child and Elder Care, New Poll FindsThis release shares results of an online poll showing that a vast majority of working parents would be more loyal to employers who offered them backup care assistance.
Linda Ellerbee speaks: Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and ProtectionAward Recipients of Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection to be Announced at Conference
Acquisition Creates Top B2B Media Platform in Fast-Growing SegmentsCrossing Media, Owner of HRO Today, FAO Today, CRO and HRO Europe Magazines, Acquires SharedXpertise, Creating Top B2B Media Platform in Fast-Growth Segments
The Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Caucus Designed to Protect Your Company’s Healthcare Benefits The Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Caucus Designed to Protect Your Company’s Healthcare Benefits and its Bottom Line for C-level and HR Professionals
Morehead Webinar Presents Framework for Increasing Physician Engagement through Action PlanningCompany’s extensive experience in collecting and analyzing physician data leads to action planning framework
Join LifeCare's Free Stress Management WebinarThis announcement offers readers an open invitation to join LifeCare's upcoming free webinar on the management of stress in the workplace.
Coaching Improves Employee Wellness Success RatesWorkplace Options' "Advantage Live Well" Pairs Personal Coaching with Online Programs for Optimal Results
Companies Not Fully Tapping Potential of Onsite Health CentersLack of Performance Measurement Cited as Top Impediment to Operations
Chantel Sheaks Joins Buck Consultants as PrincipalChantel Sheaks has joined Buck Consultants as Principal of Government Affairs in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
WorldatWork Names Several Vice PresidentsWorldatWork, an association of human resource professionals from FORTUNE 500 and other leading organizations worldwide, recently announced the appointments and promotions of several executives.
GlaxoSmithKline to Rollout DoubleStar Talent Measurement SolutionWorkforce Insight OnDemand enhances GSK’s global recruitment operations.
Michael Rudnick to Lead HCI Masters Webcast for Talent and HR ProfessionalsThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global education and professional association that defines excellence and establishes standards for the new business science of strategic talent management, in collaboration with Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, will host intranet and portal guru, Michael Rudnick, for a Master’s Webcast presentation on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST.
Jerry Reiff Joins OCI as Director of Client ServicesJerry Reiff Joins Premier Healthcare Benefits Data Management Provider OCI as Director of Client Services
Warren L. Ezra Joins Benefit ConceptsBenefit Concepts, Inc. announced today that Warren Ezra has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager covering the Southeastern United States.
Lynda Fleury selected for ISE Southeast Award 2008Unum and Home Depot IT executives honored for achievements in information security
Integrated Benefits Institute Accepting 2007 Employer Benchmark Data Reliable, source-protected data enables employers to make key business decisions on benefits programs
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Receives MerComm Award for “Healthy Weight Campaign”Harris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, has received the Bronze MerComm award for its “Healthy Weight Campaign.”
Minimum Wage Increase Updates on FLSA Compliance BookFLSA Compliance: An Overview for the HR Professional is an updated overview with that will save time and help maintain compliance among federal, state and local rules.
PDMS Software Development Team GrowsThree New Appointments Underline Growth For Successful Software Company
For Companies Going Through Job ReduRiseSmart Offers a New, More Proactive Approach to Outplacement Through RiseSmart Transition Management Services, “Job Concierges” Help Laid-Off Employees Find Their Next Job
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Colorado and Utah organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 81.9 percent to include nearly all companies. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
EBS On Line and Ascentis Corporation, announced today that they have mergedEBS On Line, a sophisticated payroll processing service provider, and Ascentis Corporation, a market leader in easy-to-use human resource management systems (HRMS) based in Bellevue, Washington, announced today that they have merged. The companies will operate under the Ascentis name.
Suzanne Johnson Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorSuzanne Johnson has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, NJ office.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 89.5 to 98.8 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.