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
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.
American Community Employees Donate Clothing for Local Children to Spread Holiday CheerAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance since 1938, teamed up with Adopt-a-Child-Size and Support Services, Inc. to donate new complete winter outfits for local children.
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.
Workscape Expands Outsourced Benefits Administration Sales ForceRodney Fredia Assumes Responsibility for Western Regional Sales
Julie Egbert has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's San Francisco officeEgbert joins Buck from SAP America, Inc., where she served as Principal.
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
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.
Corporate Counseling Associates Expands Professional Team to Meet Continued GrowthNew appointments add cross-industry expertise to performance consulting firm
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
Workscape Reports Third Quarter Year-to-Date Results;Sales Exceed More than 200% of Same Period 2006New and Renewed Client Relationships, Expanded Product Line and New Market Opportunities Highlight Third Quarter Momentum
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.
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.
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.
Health Care Shoppers: Get Wise and Save Up to 30 Percent in 2008 with an FSACeridian details savings employees can realize by taking advantage of flexible spending accounts (FSAs); offers tips for efficiently managing FSAs.
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).
Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-seven percent of companies in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Southwest annual survey of 170 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.
Colorado and Utah Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-seven percent of companies in Colorado and Utah had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Colorado/Utah annual survey of 105 employers.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, to Release New PodcastsIn December 2007, HRI will brings its clients new podcasts so that employees and family members may download helpful information and tips on a wide range of everyday concerns. Podcasts include topics such as coping with traumatic events, cubicle etiquette, teen dating, grandparenting, and caring for older loved ones from a distance.
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.
Morehead Webinar Examines How to Enhance Retention Strategies in Healthcare SettingsCompany explores how generational and career stage factors impact recruitment and retention strategies.
"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.
403(b) Plan Workshop A New World for 403(b) PlansSunGard announced the schedule for the 2007 403(b) Plan Workshop. The IRS has issued final 403(b) regulations, replacing existing guidance dating back 40 years.
MassMutual to Host WebEx Session Regarding Advantages of Fiduciary Warranty for AdvisorsMassMutual Retirement Services
Division will present a free WebEx education session for retirement plan
advisors and third-party administrators to share the terms, conditions and
benefits of its Fiduciary Warranty. The third-party certification component of
the MassMutual Smart Architecture(SM) Investment Program will be reviewed,
followed by a discussion of how to qualify for the Fiduciary Warranty.
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.
Morehead Webinar Discusses Key Challenges Facing Children’s HospitalsCompany explores new strategies for driving higher rates of patient admissions and stimulating physician referrals in children’s healthcare settings
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.
More Employers to offer Workers Financial Incentives for Healthy BehaviorTop Programs Integrate Health Management With Business Objectives, Watson
Wyatt/National Business Group on Health Survey Finds
Hummingbird Coaching Services Podcast and White Paper Explore ‘Why Health Coaching Programs Fail’Corporate wellness programs, designed to slow companies’ soaring health insurance premiums, often fail to meet their mark. In an upcoming white paper and podcast, Hummingbird Coaching Services explores research into failed wellness initiatives that reveal key elements for successful wellness programs.
American Community Names Three Key ExecutivesAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, appoints three key executives.
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.
The Adler Group’s Lou Adler to Speak at ViewThe Adler Group’s Lou Adler to Speak at View - The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals
Lou Adler to present The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent on December 13th during HR.com's two-day completely virtual conference for HR Professionals.
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.
BioSignia Gives Companies Bottom Line on Employees’ Health Through Impressive ROI Research Triangle Park, N.C. - A powerful one-page report developed by BioSignia can help employees stay healthier longer and save their employers millions of dollars on healthcare premiums and lost productivity. Developed by a leading technology company, Know Your Number™ is a breakthrough approach BioSignia is referring to as a disease-specific risk assessment (DRA) tool that transcends standard health risk assessments (HRA).
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.
Hummingbird Coaching Services' Podcast and White Paper Explore 'Why Health Coaching Programs Fail'While intended to slow escalating health insurance premiums, corporate wellness programs often fail to meet their mark. In their white paper and podcast, Hummingbird Coaching Services reveal key elements for successful wellness programs -- based on research into failed wellness initiatives.
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.
ACS and Wealth Management Systems Inc. to Offer Enhanced IRA and Annuity ServicesAffiliated Computer Services, Inc. announced today that it will leverage the technology of Wealth Management Systems Inc. (WMSI) to offer an innovative suite of distribution options that allow retirement plan participants to research and select the financial institution to which they will roll over their retirement assets.
WellPoint and National Council on Aging Join Forces to Educate Medicare EligiblesOnline Screening Tool Aids Older Americans With Benefit Decision Making
New Products and Global Expansion Fuel Kronos® Growth in Fiscal 2007Vertical specialization contributes to successful year
National Business Group on Health Unveils Investing in Maternal and Child HealthNew Publication Designed to Help Employers Offer Healthcare Coverage for Mothers and Children
Strengthen Workplace Wellness Programs with Free Oral Health Tips E-Booklets Strengthen Workplace Wellness Programs with Free Oral Health Tips E-Booklets from OraMedica International
Oral health tips designed to improve employees’ long-term health while reducing employers' healthcare costs
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
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.
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