Cammack LaRhette Consulting Sponsors Learning Series Aimed at 403(b) Plan Sponsors Cammack LaRhette Consulting is launching its 403(b) Learning Series to help Plan Sponsors better understand their responsibilities and better manage their retirement plans in a time when 403(b) plans are under pressure from government regulation, media attention and legal challenges.
Health Fitness Corporation emphasizes science behind health and fitness management with new RDO div.HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) is putting more than a few exceptional heads together to advance the science behind fitness and health management.
Einstein HR Announces Its Grand Opening in Atlanta & Partnership with NetPEOEinstein HR, a full-service human resources outsourcing firm, announces its grand opening in Atlanta & partnership with NetPEO.
Berman Moving & Storage Inc. becomes Atlas Van Lines agentBedford Heights, Ohio, firm joins network of more than 500 agents
New Survey Links Mental Health Issues in the Workplace to Higher Indirect Company CostsNew survey finds mental health issues in the workplace becoming one of the most expensive indirect costs for employers and highlights a growing need for "Employee Assistance Programs".
A Simple Software Solution Provides Relief from Computer Generated EyestrainEasy-to-use application soothes eyestrain caused by working online for extended periods.
Guardian Relocation Inc. expands into Fort Wayne market Indianapolis-based firm opens new officeGuardian Relocation Inc., an Atlas Van Lines agent, has opened a new office in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Fort Wayne office, which opened May 11, is the second location for Indianapolis-based Guardian.
Workforce Insight Selects Sharon Willoughby as Workforce Management SpecialistStrategic Analyst Sharon Willoughby joins Workforce Insight, Inc. as Workforce Management Specialist to head Kronos implementation for national health care initiative.
URAC, announced the rollout of a new awards competition for the nation’s best programs The 2008 Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards, Conference & Exhibit Program, to be held March 25-26, 2008 in Orlando, will feature the Best Practices award winners among entries from health plans, pharmacy benefit management organizations, care/medical management companies and health information technology companies.
Workscape Promotes Bill Bergen to Senior Vice President and Chief Information OfficerWorkscape, a proven provider of outsourced benefits, compensation and performance management solutions, has promoted Bill Bergen to the position of senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO.)
HR.com Launches Revolutionary New Social Networking Website for HR ProfessionalsHR.com’s new website will allow HR professionals to connect, network and share their expertise and experiences in a solutions-oriented online environment.
NAM WELCOMES FMLA REPORT DOCUMENTING EMPLOYER CHALLENGESEmployers Seek Clearer Rules
ExcellerateHRO Ranked Number Three Global Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) ProviderExcellerateHRO Named to Top Ten Global HRO Provider List Based on Client Satisfaction
INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND DESTINY HEALTH ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND DESTINY HEALTH ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER THE DESTINY HEALTH EMPOWERMENT PLAN(TM) FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Centre Partners Announces Acquisition of Orion InternationalLeading Middle Market Private Equity Firm Partners with Veteran Management Team to Acquire Nation’s Largest Military Recruiting and Consulting Firm
Centre Partners Announces Acquisition of Orion InternationalLeading Middle Market Private Equity Firm Partners with Veteran Management Team to Acquire Nation’s Largest Military Recruiting and Consulting Firm
COMPANIES SEEK MORE CONSISTENCY IN GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, WATSON WYATT FINDS Regulatory Differences Pose Challenges to Broader Pension Governance
Pharmaceutical Strategies Group Welcomes New Talent In the SoutheastFormer Bank of America SVP Brian Wilson joins PSG as pharmacy benefit consultant
ShirleyBOARD.com's Patient Journal Helps Caregivers Connect with Family The web site enables caregivers to centrally store important information, keep a log of daily activities, and network with other caregivers.
Hopkins & Sons Inc. becomes Atlas Van Lines agentNew Castle, Del., firm joins network of more than 500 agents
HR.com’s new website will allow HR professionals to connect, network and share their expertise HR.com, the largest online community and social network, is thrilled to announce the official launch of their newly redesigned website.
SIGNATURE LEGALCARE® BECOMES A TOP OFFERING FROM GE MONEYGE Money is a premier legal plan provider in growing voluntary benefits market
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Announces A New Health and Wellness ProgramHarris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, announced today the implementation of a new health and wellness program, Healthy Changes. Healthy Changes targets the behaviors that lead to unhealthy lifestyles and helps employees to change them in order to lead healthier lives.
Use of Incentives; Return on Investment Still an Important but Unanswered QuestionReport released today by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) and IncentOne shows use of incentives for health and disease management programs growing more sophisticated. How to apply incentives, which incentives to use and when incentives are most effective are all important considerations when designing a health management and disease management program.
Workplace Options President Alan King Voted Onto Distinguished Human Resources Top 100 ListAlan King, president of Workplace Options (WPO), the world's largest provider of work-life employee benefits, has been recognized by HR's elite and named to the HR Top 100 Most Influential list in the United Kingdom.
World Access Acquires Jefferson Insurance CompanyAM Best Issues Jefferson a Rating of “A” Excellent
Another Client Selects JackRabbit Reporting From MphasiS Healthcare SolutionsUltraBenefits, Inc. is latest to switch to innovative benefits-reporting program
New Employer Survey of Health, Wellness, and Productivity to be Released at AHIP’s Institute 2007ERIC, NAM, and IncentOne Survey Examines Incentives and ROI of Employee Programs; survey indicates approximately 75 percent of major employers use health or disease management programs, and approximately half use incentives to encourage their employees to participate.
Unum No. 1 in sales, enrollment for Group Long Term Care Nearly nine out of 10 companies offering new long term care benefits in 2006 selected Unum as their provider of choice, according to an independent survey of group long-term care insurance sales.1
U.S. Federal Government Expands & Extends Electronic HR Integration Contract with GeoLearningOPM exercises $1.3 million fourth-year option of a five-year Internet hosting and security services contract.
BERNARD HODES GROUP’S AWARD-WINNING HEALTH CARE DIVISION WELCOMES PAT D’AURIZIO TO ITS TEAMBernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, has announced the addition of Patricia (Pat) D’Aurizio, RN, MPA, CHCR, C.N.A to its award-winning Health Care Division team. D’Aurizio will be based out of New Jersey, and will be responsible for Hodes healthcare clients based in the Northeast region.
Trapped by a Skunk! Ceridian LifeWorks Reveals Employees’ Most Unusual Excuses for Missing WorkWhen it comes to workers’ unusual excuses for missing work, do you think you’ve heard them all? Think again.
Canadian Handbook of Flexible Benefits The definitive guide to flexible benefit programs in Canada – completely revised and updated
Coventry Health Care and the National Council on Aging form Partnership to Help Seniors Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE:CVH), a diversified national managed healthcare company, and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) today announced a partnership to help Coventry’s members find and apply for publicly available benefits programs for which they may be eligible.
MassMutual Retirement Services Appoints Paul Steven Henry Vice President, Product DevelopmentMassMutual Retirement Services
has appointed Paul Steven Henry to the position of vice president, product
development, effective June 4. Mr. Henry has more than 25 years of experience
in the financial services industry, including 15 years in retirement services
strategy, marketing and product development. He reports to Ian Sheridan, vice
president and head of the marketing and product development organization for
MassMutual's Retirement Services Division.
WorldatWork Guides HR Professionals through Modern Compensation, Benefits & Total RewardsHR is changing fast with the birth of new industries and emerging markets, mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, globalization, multi-generational workforces, corporate restructuring, and technological advances. Today, a modern approach is necessary to reshape and reward workforces. John Wiley & Sons has published a book authored by WorldatWork titled "The WorldatWork Handbook of Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards," a comprehensive tool for recruiting, rewarding and retaining talent in the 21st century.
FedEx and OCI to Present Absense Management Case Study at National Disability ConferenceFedEx and long-time data integration partner OCI will co-present a detailed look at FedEx's absence management program at the 12th Annual International Conference on Absence and Disability. The session is aimed at helping large employers control the growing cost of employee absence.
SnagAJob.com reaches major milestoneHourly job seeker registrations top 7 million
Career Advice from LearningAndLife.com: Capitalize on Current Hiring BoomJWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has released the Health Care HR Best Practice Brief: Exit Interview Surveys(EIS), detailing the strategy and benefit behind exit interview surveys in the health care field, written by Senior Partner Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE.
JWT Employment Communications Releases "Health Care HR Best Practice Brief -- Exit Interview SurveysJWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has released the Health Care HR Best Practice Brief: Exit Interview Surveys(EIS), detailing the strategy and benefit behind exit interview surveys in the health care field, written by Senior Partner Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE.
JWT Employment Communications Releases "Health Care HR Best Practice Brief -- Exit Interview SurveysJWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has released the Health Care HR Best Practice Brief: Exit Interview Surveys(EIS), detailing the strategy and benefit behind exit interview surveys in the health care field, written by Senior Partner Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE.
MyHealthCoach.com’s Proprietary Behavior Change Model Makes a Real Difference in Health Coaching Choosing an effective health coaching option doesn’t need to be a guessing game for employers.
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Selects Dresner Corporate Services for Investor RelationsUniversal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: UVE), a vertically integrated insurance holding company, has selected Dresner Corporate Services, Inc., a strategic communications agency, to provide it with investor relations counsel.
SM&A Announces Results of Annual Shareholders MeetingEight Directors Elected to the Board
Convergys Addresses Changes in the Public Sector as the Workforce Ages and RetiresA study sponsored by Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in customer care, human resources, and billing services, has discovered that the delivery of quality service by the public sector could suffer as "baby boomers" retire and competition for labor from the private sector intensifies over the next three to five years.
Indiana Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-six percent of Indiana companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 - Indiana annual survey of 450 employers.
Newest release includes industry leading reporting capability and advanced recruiter productivity Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the latest release of its HireDesk Staffing and HireDesk Corporate edition products.
METRICS ONLINE(TM) SURVEY RESULTS FOR 2006 HIGHLIGHT THE SHORTAGE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALSJWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and internal communications agencies, partnering with the National Association for Health Care Recruitment (NAHCR), has released the Metrics Online(TM) 2006 Year-End Report.
Montana Brings Much More than Just “SOME Info” to 13,000 Employees with Enwisen’s AnswerSource “SOME Info” portal allows employees to manage the entire range of “hire-to-retire” work/life events with 24x7 access to personalized, searchable communications and decision support.
Orion Mobility Opens Registration for its 20th Annual Relocation Seminar, September 17-19, 2007Orion Mobility announced details of the company's 20th Annual Relocation Seminar for Corporate Human Resources, Payroll and Relocation Professionals, to be held September 17-19, 2007 at the Chicago Marriott, Oak Brook, Illinois.
Bay Bridge Fitness Challenges TV-News Websites with Health PlacementBay Bridge Fitness, determined to reduce rising health care costs, addresses health and fitness education through Television News Websites. "We will tackle this issue in any venue available."
Thompson Publishing Group to Debut New Products at SHRM 2007Thompson Publishing Group will exhibit new publications and online services at the upcoming Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) annual conference and exhibition in Las Vegas June 24-27, 2007.
New Health Risk Assessment from Workplace Options Low cost health risk assessment can identity behaviors among employees that increase risk for disease, illness or accidents.
Retiring Baby Boomers Creating Workforce Talent ShortageSurvey by Buck Consultants, WorldatWork, and Corporate Voices Finds "Brain Drain" Effect Varies by Industry
Vurv Announces Record First Quarter Results Amidst Strong Demand for Talent Management Software Welcomes 136 New Vurv Express Customers and 17 New Vurv Enterprise Customers Including 4 Fortune 500 and 5 Global 2000 Accounts; Active Users Eclipses 2.5 Million
TotalRewards Software Announces Over 200 Clients, Covering 200,000 EmployeesMilestone takes place just two years after release of company’s web-based compensation software; top users include financial, technology and heath care
Unum appoints Kevin McMahon as new corporate treasurerUnum Group (NYSE:UNM) today announced the promotion and appointment of Kevin McMahon as its new vice president and corporate treasurer.
State of Montana Brings Much More Than Just “SOME Info” to 13,000 Employees “SOME Info” portal allows employees to manage the entire range of “hire-to-retire” work/life events with 24x7 access to personalized, searchable communications and decision support
New EZ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Job Satisfaction Tied to Personality TypesA recent survey offered surprising findings about who America's most satisfied workers are, leaving many people to wonder what factors truly influence how a person feels about their job. The newly released EZ Occupational Outlook Handbook discusses how the key to finding a fulfilling job may be greatly due to the personality of the employee and whether or not it suits their profession.
CREATING AN ETHICAL CULTURE...LOOKING BEYOND SARBANES OXLEY COMPLIANCEResearch from the Kenexa Research Institute Examines Employees’ Views of Organizational Ethical Practices and Conduct
New Morehead Webcast to Reveal Links between Employee Commitment and ANCC’s Magnet DesignationResearch shows Magnet environments lead to significantly higher levels of commitment over non-Magnet hospitals
Steve Meahl joins Unum as SVP of salesUnum (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Steve Meahl has been appointed senior vice president of sales for its Unum US division.
Diversified Group Administrators Selects MphasiS Healthcare Solutions JackRabbit Reporting Diversified Group Administrators Selects MphasiS Healthcare Solutions JackRabbit Reporting for Real-Time Web Access to Reports
Agility HR launches HiRe-Xpert AUTOMATED Onboarding Solution Growing HR Trend Simplifies and Automates Data Collection,Saving Significant Amounts of Time and Money
American Community Introduces Medalist II(TM), an Affordable PPO Health Insurance Plan American Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today of the addition of Medalist II(TM), a new affordable health insurance plan for individuals and families in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska and Ohio. The new product is available in these states for effective dates of July 1, 2007. It will also be introduced in Arizona, Illinois and Missouri later this summer.
Monster Employment Index Shows Slight Increase in Online Job Availability for MayMay 2007 Index Highlights:
Index rises three points in May, extending five-month upward trend in online job demand
Year-over-year growth rate dips to 13 percent, yet shows moderate pick-up from sluggish pace registered in first quarter
Online demand for healthcare professionals increases further in May
Construction and manufacturing-related categories decline in May, suggesting continued softness in the goods-producing sector
Online demand for white-collar positions eases as a slower U.S. economy appears to weigh on corporate hiring and expansion
New England region registers strongest gain in online opportunities for the month, while Pacific region dips amidst weaker demand for workers in California
National Cancer Survivors Day Coming Up On June 3On Sunday, June 3rd, cancer survivors throughout the United States and Canada will be gathering in their communities to celebrate the 20th annual National Cancer Survivors Day. There are 11 million cancer survivors in North America, and the event is traditionally observed with a gathering of cancer survivors and their families for a celebration of life. For the first time, this year survivors world-wide will take part in an international cancer survivors day to be celebrated in 109 nations.
WEICHERT RELOCATION RESOURCES WEB SEMINAR EXAMINES THE TOTAL COSTS OF RELOCATIONIn today’s economy, with markets shifting and a number of relocation providers enduring cutbacks, restructuring and ownership changes, companies that maintain a mobile workforce have never been more vulnerable to escalation clauses, hidden fees and other cost amplifiers.
American Community Mutual Insurance Company, , announced today of the addition of Medalist IIÔThe new product is available in these states for effective dates of July 1, 2007. It will also be introduced in Arizona, Illinois and Missouri later this summer.
C&B Consulting to Host Free International Benefits SeminarGiven the increasing globalization of business, it is becoming crucial for employers to understand potential employee benefit liabilities and recognize where they can implement strategies that reduce costs. This seminar will help human resources professionals gain control of their global benefits and implement effective cost-saving strategies.
Lingle to Receive 2007 Work Life Legacy AwardKathleen M. Lingle, Director of Alliance for Work-Life Progress, has been named an honoree of the 2007 Work Life Legacy Award presented by Families and Work Institute to recognize outstanding leaders in the work-life movement. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes at 480/348-7285. Visit www.awlp.org.
ACOEM Issues Practice Guidelines UpdateInjured workers will receive improved health care for their elbow problems due to the release of an extensive update of its evidence-based practice guidelines by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). The section on elbow conditions updates ACOEM’s Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines: Evaluation and Management of Common Health Problems and Functional Recovery in Workers, 2nd Ed., currently in wide-spread use across the country.
Phillip Stewart Joins Kenexa as Chief People OfficerTalent Solutions Provider Welcomes Seasoned HR Executive to Support Global Growth
Three-year Partnership Gives Business Group Members Free EMPAQ® Participation and BenchmarkingNational Business Group on Health Selects University of Michigan’s
Health Management Research Center for EMPAQ® Data
C&B Consulting, announced today that they will be hosting a free international benefits seminar C&B Consulting, a leading benefits advisory firm, announced today that they will be hosting a free international benefits seminar on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 for middle market human resources professionals.
PSG Awarded Major Public and Non-Profit Company Contracts New partnerships underscore PSG’s position as a leading pharmacy benefits consulting firm
Minnesota's Top 100 CEOs Support Employer Leadership Summit's Vision and ObjectivesMinnesota Business Partnership, Buyers Health Care Action Group and HPI Advisors help area employers understand the impact and opportunity of health and performance improvement.
MassMutual Purchases Winmark Equipment Finance Leading Equipment-Leasing Finance Company Will Operate as MassMutual Asset Finance
Sunny Skies and High Temperatures Have Employees Suffering from Seasonal Absence Syndrome"Summer Absenteeism" survey found that an overwhelming number of
employees have used sick time to enjoy a summer day off
Asparity Quantifies Consumer Behavior for Health Care BenefitsAnnounces Decision Support Results for 2007 Enrollment Season
MassMutual Endorses Proposed National Insurance Act of 2007Optional federal charter would benefit insurance industry, consumers
Rising Health Care Costs Worrying Workers, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds Many Aim to Improve Their Personal Health
SumTotal Systems Closes $35.1 Million Common Stock OfferingSumTotal(R)Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT) announced that it has closed its previouslyannounced registered direct offering. The company sold 5,407,571shares of its common stock at $6.50 per share for aggregate grossproceeds of $35.1 million.
Affiliated Delta Dental companies report1 million new enrollees added in 2007Strong sales continue growth trend for nonprofit national dental carrier
Corporate Counseling Associates Offers Workplace Violence Prevention ServicesCCA cautions against overreacting after high-profile incidents; program equips organizations to identify signs and symptoms of “at risk” situations
Fieldglass Announces Significant Advancement in Globalization, InSite Available in Eight LanguagesLatest Version Offers Key Enhancements for Globalization, Supports More Locales, Business Practices and Regulations
ASPPA and DOL Jointly Host Employee Benefits Conference The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) will jointly host “DOL Speaks: The 2007 Employee Benefits Conference,” on May 24-25 in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao, will be featured as the luncheon speaker on Thursday, May 24.
Chubb Named a “Best Company for Multicultural Women”The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has been named a “2007 Best Company for Multicultural Women” by Working Mother magazine.
VISTA Staffing Solutions' President Mark Brouse Speaks at UHA 2007 Annual MeetingMark Brouse, president of VISTA Staffing Solutions (http://www.vistastaff.com), was an invited speaker at the Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association 2007 Annual Meeting on April 27. VISTA is the physician staffing division of On Assignment, Inc. (http://www.onassignment.com/oahome.faces), one of the largest healthcare and scientific staffing companies in the US.
Minn. GovernorÂ’s Office to Address Employer Leadership Summit and Encourage Worksite WellnessHPI Advisors, LLC Leadership Summit Slated for June 21 Envisions Healthy Living as Good Fiscal Health and Prudent Business Strategy
Peopleclick Ends First Quarter with Highest Single Quarter Revenue in Corporate HistoryPeopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, announced today the company’s single highest revenue generating quarter in its corporate history.
Werner Institute Tapped by Federal Mediation Agency to Advance Workplace Dispute Resolution SystemsThe Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University's School of Law has been selected to take the lead in a program aimed at developing state-of-the-art dispute resolution systems for the American workplace.
Global Expansion Marks 25th Anniversary of Workplace OptionsLargest U.S. Provider of Work-Life Benefits Continues to Shape the Industry While Overcoming Decades of Change
Jennifer Barth Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorJennifer Barth has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as Director in its Health and Welfare consulting practice.
Morehead Wins in the Academic Medical Center MarketPredictive Research, Market Depth Attracts Six Contracts in 2007
Travis Software Corp., announced current and future software features Travis Software Corp., a market leader in Advanced Employee Benefits Software Administration and provider of TravisCobra software, announced current and future software features designed to manage the rising postal rates now facing employers and third-party administrators.
FIRST ADVANTAGE LAUNCHES HIRING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN INDIA VIA PARTNERSHIP WITH FULLERTON INDIAThe Employer Services segment of First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FADV) today announced that Fullerton India, the retail financial services company, has expanded its employment screening client relationship with First Advantage by adding the award-winning Hiring Management System (HMS) to manage Fullerton’s end-to-end recruitment process. This marks First Advantage’s entry into the talent management space in India.
Daniel’s Moving & Storage Inc. opens new officeTucson, Ariz., office is now part of one of the largest relocation networks in the United States
Leadership Summit to Explore Action Plans for Healthy LivingLeadership Summit to Explore Action Plans for Healthy Living, Healthy Working and Healthy PerformanceBuyers Health Care Action Group and Health and Performance Improvement Advisors, LLC Open Registration for Minnesota Series
Unum CEO Watjen Touts Progress at Annual MeetingIn his comments to stockholders at the company’s annual meeting today, Thomas R. Watjen, president and CEO of Unum Group, said the company has made significant progress over the past four years and is now building sustainable momentum.