New Study on Salaries Finds the Most Comfortable Places for Teachers: Illinois is First Sunshine and beautiful beaches may not be as comfortable as it sounds - for a teacher. In fact, Hawaii finishes dead last, according to a new study put out by TeacherPortal.com. This new measurement, TeacherPortal Comfort Index, was formed by analyzing teacher salaries across the U.S., multiple data points of teacher salaries throughout a career, and cross-comparing them with the cost-of-living and affordability for a given state.
TestCountry Reveals Survey Results for Most Popular Drug Testing Cheating Methods TestCountry, a provider of drug testing services has recently conducted a survey among 1500 individuals within selected industries regarding top drug testing cheating methods. The shocking results are included in the press release below. Drug abuse statistics are disturbing and the vast majority of drug users are employed. According to the US Department of Labor of the 17.2 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2005, 12.9 million (74.8 percent) were employed either full or part time. Furthermore, research indicates that between 10 and 20 percent of the nation's workers who die on the job test positive for alcohol or other drugs.
National Pharmacy Technician Day Celebrated with Focus on QualityThe Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) celebrates the contributions that pharmacy technicians make on the 18th annual National Pharmacy Technician Day.
Employees Speak Out on Workplace Wellness ProgramsPoll's key findings include: Less costly programs are the most popular with employees; employers slow to adopt the most popular programs and financial incentives motivate behavior changes
Quality Care for Children Announces New TrusteeQuality Care for Children is pleased to announce that Michelle Matthews, President of Matthews Consulting Group, has joined QCC's Board of Trustees.
jobCogs.com Launches "Quality of Life" Job Search Website with Free Job Posting and Resume PostingjobCogs.com promotes a healthy work-life balance for employers and job seekers through the use of quality of life job search categories.
Work at Home and Telecommuting Jobs Offer a Silver Lining During Difficult Economic TimesFlexJobs, the leading online job service for telecommuting and work at home job listings, are increasing efforts to provide hand-screened job leads to job-seekers in this increasingly tough employment market. Part-time and freelance jobs are one of the few job segments that rose last month; work from home part-time and freelance jobs are a double win because they can help people all over the country weather job losses and cutback hours.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Issues Report on What Employers Want From Health Insurers Small Employers Less Satisfied than Large Employers
Zywave, Inc., announced today the release of SalesPulse(TM), a lead management systemBrokers who have been looking for an easy and efficient way to track leads and grow their pipeline now have a solution. Zywave, Inc., a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today the release of SalesPulse(TM), a lead management system built for the way insurance brokers really work.
IAC Group Health Plans Capture the Attention of the Small Group Health Insurance MarketInsurers Administrative Corporation (IAC) is capturing the attention of general agents and producers with the recent launch of IAC Group Health Plans, a versatile portfolio of major medical plans for small group employers. IAC is a member of the IHC Group, an insurance organization comprised of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) and its operating subsidiaries.
Jorge Font Joins Buck Consultants as PrincipalJorge Font has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal and leader of its Houston office Health and Productivity consulting practice.
Donations, education, and people-power mark MassMutual Breast Cancer Month effortsWith a combination of charitable contributions, innovative education and personal involvement that has become its hallmark, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its agents nationwide are once again rallying to the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Project Managers Utilize Alternative Housing Solutions to Maximize Team EfficiencyCORT’s Rental Relocation Services Prepare Employees to Work Productively
Backup care survey - a critical employee benefit in today's economyBackup care survey - a critical employee benefit in today's economy; HR leaders say it helps with work-life balance, reduces absenteeism, lowers stress
Employee Assistance Programs Shown to Drive ProductivityEmployee Assistance Programs (EAPs) positively impact employee performance, according to just-released statistics from Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, a Chicago-based national EAP firm.
People 2.0 Selects BlueSky Medical Staffing Software to Manage Business in its New Healthcare People 2.0 the leading provider of staffing industry back office services has partnered with BlueSky Medical Staffing Software. BlueSky will be implemented in People 2.0's new healthcare staffing division. BlueSky is designed to support the unique requirements of medical staffing and will help People 2.0 manage credentialing and ensure consistent compliance with Joint Commission standards.
Every Second Bride Plays Hooky While Planning Their Wedding -- See Their Top 10 Fake Excuses More than every second bride admits ditching work in favour of planning their weddings! More than 7.500 brides took part in a recent online survey at Weddingtools.com that shows that the brides decide to play hooky and go shopping instead. In the months of wedding planning, brides tend to be more interested in wedding planning than their job. More than half the brides have admittedly called in "sick" to get a day of two off for trying on wedding dresses and searching for the perfect wedding rings.
Weight Loss Tool Award Winner Launches New Productportionpals, the innovative
weight loss tool, which sold more than 1,000,000 units in its
first year and was named the 2008 diet product of the year by the
European Manufactures Association (EMA) has just announced its
newest product – portionpal Lunch Buddies.
Dr. Beth A. Brooks to Present “The Latest Evidence”Beth A. Brooks, Ph.D., RN, FACHE, and Senior Partner at JWT INSIDE will delivered the keynote address for the Greater New York Association of Nurse Recruiters (GNYANR) meeting October 15th in New York City at JWT. Through her presentation, “The Latest Evidence”, she will examine recent research findings, apply the findings in order to advance employee engagement and describe new trends in health care recruitment.
Strong Global Growth for Workplace Wellness Programs Revealed by Buck Consultants SurveyWorkplace wellness strategies are rapidly growing in popularity outside of North America – almost doubling in the past year – to a point where 40 percent of employers surveyed in Europe, Asia and Africa now offer these programs, a global survey released today indicates. Although there is strong global growth for wellness programs, they are still most prevalent in North America, with 82 percent of responding employers offering them.
Workscape Names New Vice President of DevelopmentStrategic Addition to Support Robust Development Objectives
New Survey Indicates that College Bound Teens Will be Particularly Hard Hit by Economic CrisisResults from a survey by ApplyWise.com and Next Step Magazine show economic downturn is impacting college admissions process as families report cutting discretionary spending, searching for less expensive colleges and seeking more financial aid.
Financial Crisis Recasts Debate on Pensions Versus 401(k)s Pressures mount on sponsors of both types of plans
SEATONCORP REPORTS 6% TOP LINE ORGANIC GROWTH IN Q3; New Client Signings Drive GrowthSeatonCorp, a Chicago-based staffing and recruiting firm, reported 6% year-over-year organic revenue growth in Q3 for two of its core businesses – PeopleScout and Staff Management. Q3 also marked the second quarter in a row where PeopleScout achieved significant sequential quarter-over-quarter growth.
Wyndham Worldwide Launches Women On Their Way Program for AssociatesWyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has expanded the innovative Women on Their Way program to include career development, leadership training, work/life balance seminars, mentoring and networking for Company associates.
Recent Study by Workscape Underscores the Growing Importance of Succession Planning Savvy Organizations Beginning to Rely on Technology
to Unleash Succession Planning’s Full Potential
Global Inflation Tops Concerns Among U.S. Multinationals Multinationals Planning to Increase Offshoring in Response to Global Uncertainties, Watson Wyatt Finds
Stephen Kessler has joined Buck ConsultantsStephen Kessler has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Los Angeles office. He will lead Buck's U.S. Sales team.
ALL Care Dental Plan Announces Expansion to New Key States Thousands of dental patients will now be able to cut their dental bill in half with the ALL Care Card
New CCA White Paper: Amid Economic Meltdown, Who’s Taking Care of HR?Human capital consulting and EAP firm offers planning, risk reduction and interpersonal management tips for HR professionals dealing with mass layoffs, mergers and buyouts
Most HR Buyers Turn to Internet First When Seeking Products and Services,Says New HRmarketer.com Latest trend report covers increased use of Internet, Web 2.0 and social networking technologies
KPA Acquires Exclusive Rights to HotlinkHR's Online Compliance System for the Transportation MarketKPA, the only national provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance services to the transportation market, has acquired exclusive sales and service rights to HotlinkHR's online human resources compliance system for that industry.
Workscape Upgrades Industry Leading SaaS Talent Management SuiteYear-round Compensation Planning and Performance Management Solutions Give Companies Tools to Recognize and Retain Top Talent
Workscape Announces New Outsourced Benefits Administration Solution Workscape Announces New Outsourced Benefits Administration Solution Designed “Expressly” for Companies with 1,000 to 5,000 Employees
Using Workscape’s SaaS-based OBA Express, Employers Can Increase Employee Awareness, Improve Participation and Reduce Overall Healthcare Spending
MORE COMPANIES OFFERING WORK-LIFE BALANCE PROGRAMS, EXECUTIVES BEGINNING TO REAP BENEFITS IN 200840% of Executives Surveyed Report Work-Life Balance Has Improved, Up 5% from 2006, According to the Association of Executive Search Consultants
Melissa Hatch and Michelle Tenberg Join Buck ConsultantsHatch joins Buck as a Principal in its Global HR Technology and Administration practice. With 15 years of outsourced benefits administration experience, she deploys technology to build successful, customized solutions for clients. Her expertise includes needs analysis, vendor management, quality control, team communications, and performance management.
NuclearPharmacyJob.com Expands Its Career Services with PayscaleWebsite Offers Nuclear Pharmacists Real-Time Salary and Cost-of-Living Calculators.
Strategic Designs for Learning Introduces Family-Owned Business Workshops"Growing Up in a Successful Family Business" is part of an inaugural workshop.
Former Head of US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Launches Affordable Healthcare Former Head of US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Launches Affordable Healthcare for the 75 Million Uninsured and Underinsured
Jose Nino, Co-Founder of Care Alternative North America, leads the way to low-cost healthcare for everyone.
Employee Recognition Study Shows Millennials Expect More Feedback from their Managers Author Cindy Ventrice releases study regarding a wide range of employee recognition preferences and confirms that our youngest workers and those new to the workforce expect more feedback and encouragement than other workers.
SurePayroll Selected as One of Chicago's Most Innovative and Successful CompaniesThe Chicago Innovation Awards names SurePayroll as one of the top 75 most innovative companies of 2008
Communication Is Essential to Lead Workers Through Current Economic Crisis Watson Wyatt Suggests Communication Tenets for Senior Executives
LocumTenens.com Reaps Mixed Reviews on Universal HealthcareGeneral surgeon salary survey shows 40 percent imagine negative income impact.
WorldatWork Publishes Axiom Consulting Partners' Insights on How to Attract and Retain Top TalentWith the threat of recession looming, the article examines three practical steps to tackle employee turnover and help effectively attract the right talent.
Survey: Balancing Consistency with Localization Key to Compensating a Globally Dispersed WorkforceAs companies focus more keenly on talent management and workforce issues, employee rewards play an increasingly important role in global, complex organizations. A new WorldatWork survey reports that consistency balanced with localization is key to compensating a globally dispersed workforce.
Florida Salary and Benefits Survey: Merit Raises and Turnover Lower Than National AverageEffective Resources, Inc. releases study data representing more than 1.5 million employees and 245 Florida employers
ARAG Sees Ongoing Impact of Employee Legal Woes in WorkplaceToday's multi-generational workforce shares a common concern about the potential impact that legal woes can have on their lives and careers. An ARAG-commissioned national study shows that seven out of 10 employees faced personal legal issues during the previous year.
Circles’ Mission Embraces National Work and Family MonthBenefits extends beyond workplace and into employees’ homes
Travis Software Releases Summer 2008 Upgrade for WebCOBRA.comRelease Features Retiree Billing, Online Enrollment, and Document Upload Houston, TX. / October 1, 2008—Travis Software Corp., a market leader of advanced employee benefits software, announced today the Summer 2008 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com system. The new version offers more enhanced features, including a new Retiree Billing add-on module, Online Enrollment, and Document Upload.
ACI Specialty Benefits Reports Sharp Rise in Financial Consulting Among Workforce ClientsGlobal EAP provider helps employees deal with emotional, physical stress due to economic crisis
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Declaring October as National Work and Family MonthThe U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1440 declaring October as “National Work and Family Month.” Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA) co-sponsored the resolution, along with 20 other members of the House.
WorldatWork Publishes Axiom Consulting Partners' Insights on How to Attract and Retain Top TalentWith the threat of recession looming, the article examines three practical steps to tackle employee turnover and help effectively attract the right talent.
Morehead Webinar Presents Strategy for Preventing Nurse Turnover Morehead's Turnover Vulnerability Analysis Model is a proactive strategy for preventing nurse turnover before it actually occurs
Morehead Announces Client Awards at Inaugural Users’ ConferenceInaugural conference was forum for sharing best practices, strategies for managing talent.
Secova to Moderate Case Study Presentation on Benefit Plan Audits at Leading Healthcare ConferenceSecova to Moderate Case Study Presentation on Benefit Plan Audits at Leading Healthcare HR Conference: Presentation During ASHHRA Will Detail Client Savings in Excess of $3 Million in the First Year Following a Dependent Eligibility Verification Review
Secova will be moderating a presentation at this year's ASHHRA Conference and Exposition October 11-14, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Secova client Scripps Health and Secova partner Segal will also participate in the session titled, “HR and Benefit Plan Audits: Cost Saving Strategies that Produce Significant and Rapid Results,” during which the panel will detail real-world savings in excess of $3 million in the first year following a Dependent Eligibility Verification Review.
Morehead Associates Announces Senior Management Changes Larry Tilson named president; Welton now chairman and chief executive officer.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Declaring October as National Work and Family MonthThe U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1440 declaring October as “National Work and Family Month.” Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA) co-sponsored the resolution, along with 20 other members of the House.
'Lifestyle Insurance' Provides Security as Wall Street StumblesAmerican workers are facing massive layoffs and tumbling 401K values as the stock market plunges, prices soar and foreclosures skyrocket to new highs. What can hard working Americans do to take control of their lives and their lifestyle when the world seems to be spinning out of control?
Workscape and IBM to Present Pay-for-Performance Session at Upcoming HR Technology ConferenceTim Clifford, CEO, Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits and talent management solutions, and Michael Fontaine, Director, Incentives Transformation, IBM, the world’s leading information technology (IT) services provider
HealthFitness expands sites currently under management for fitness servicesHealthFitness expands sites currently under management for fitness services
Adds more than 10 new or expanded client fitness sites during past 12 months.
Workscape “Gives Back” Road Trip Kicks Off; Ten Cities, 1500 Miles in Two Weeks!Leader in Talent Management and Outsourced Benefits Administration Solutions Embarks on Tour to Address Hunger, Making Donations to Local Food Pantries
Release Features Retiree Billing, Online Enrollment, and Document UploadTravis Software Corp., a market leader of advanced employee benefits software, announced today the Summer 2008 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com system. The new version offers more enhanced features, including a new Retiree Billing add-on module, Online Enrollment, and Document Upload.
Nation's Leading Food Services Provider Chooses PureWellness to Drive Corporate Wellness ProgramMorrison Management Specialists signs agreement with PureWellness to bring Wellness Program to hundreds of locations.
Awards Network Incentive Programs: Recession Proofing Your Business in an Unsure EconomyAwards Network is now offering referral and wellness incentive program solutions to clients seeking to reduce costs and recession proof their business. Attracting and retaining quality talent and loyal customers is a top priority for organizations large and small in this unsure economy.
Jackson Healthcare Forms New Operating Company to Acquire and Manage Hospitals Gary Bell named President of Jackson Hospital Affiliates
Medicare Beneficiaries Face Loss of Low Income SubsidyMedicare Beneficiaries Face Loss of Low Income Subsidy; BenefitsCheckUp® Helps Determine Eligibility for Benefit
Medicare beneficiaries who receive the Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy (LIS), which helps low income people pay for prescription drugs, could benefit from BenefitsCheckUp® if they lose their “deemed” or automatic eligibility, for 2009.
Vandover Consultant to Present at ICDC in November Jim Wojtak to Lead SessionEach year, more than 600,000 new businesses are started in the US, according to the SBA. Many of these businesses are the result of a transition in the career of the entrepreneur, whether that is a spouse’s relocation, a downsizing, or an innate desire to change paths. Vandover, a leading provider of career management and relocation assistance, coaches entrepreneur, and recently announced that senior consultant Jim Wojtak will present on this issue at the 2008 International Career Development Conference in Los Angeles in November.
Infohrm to Serve as Subject-Matter Expert (SME) in an APQC Global Workforce Planning StudyCollaboration Will Uncover Best Practices in Anticipating and Filling Gaps in Critical Talent
eMindful and Duke Integrative Medicine Offer Free Stress Reduction to Those Affected by Wall St.eMindful.com, a web-based mindfulness training resource, and Duke Integrative Medicine are offering those people affected by the recent events in the financial markets free, online classes offering stress reduction and management tools. The classes are being taught by researchers at Duke Integrative Medicine and will be conducted in virtual classrooms where students see, hear, and interact with their teachers and other students.
Vocus Named One of Maryland's Fastest Growing Technology CompaniesCompany Recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Maryland Program for Twelfth Straight Yea
Workscape Trumps Competition as On-Demand Compensation Management LeaderIn Excess of $100 Billion in Total Compensation for Close to Two Million Global Workers Being Managed with Workscape Compensation Solution
change:healthcare CEO Releases 'My Healthcare is Killing Me'Co-authors practical, how-to book to help consumers traverse today's frustrating American healthcare maze
Atlanta Perinatal Associates HR Department 'Delivers' with CheckPoint HRMaternal-Fetal Medicine Provider Selects CheckPoint HR's Web-based Platform to Automate HR Processes and Improve Employee Healthcare Benefits
Most Employee Rewards Programs Designed With No Regard to Generational Differences"One Size Fits All" Approach Could Hinder Efforts to Attract and Retain Talent
WorldatWork Leads Congressional Briefing on Work and Family IssuesThe focus on work and family issues and work-life balance has never been stronger. Many of these issues were front and center this morning at a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill led by WorldatWork, a global human resources association, in support of the resolution calling for the designation of October as “National Work and Family Month.”
Baptist Health Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare MagazineBaptist Health Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by
Modern Healthcare Magazine Health System Is the Only One in Northeast
Florida to Receive Recognition
September is the 19th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month This year's theme: "Real People, Real Recovery"
Prescription Solutions Receives TIPPSSM Certification For Pharmacy Benefits Transparency StandardsMeeting PBM transparency standards opens new markets for Prescription Solutions
Enwisen uses Web 2.0 to Enhance New Version of its Medical Cost EstimatorInnovative Decision Support Tool Leverages Web 2.0 to Help Employees
Determine Best Healthcare Options
HR XCEL InfoSource Puts HR Info at Employees’ FingertipsHR XCEL today introduced HR XCEL InfoSource, a workforce communications tool designed to help mid-market companies deploy Human Resources and Benefit solutions more effectively and efficiently.
The MedZilla Report: August 2008 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/HealthThough August saw a little backsliding in the relative numbers of layoffs in pharmaceuticals, more than 25,000 new jobs were created in health care, with about 14,000 being hospital-based positions. Employers increased their candidate searches more in August than any month so far in 2008.
Cubunga.com Brings Humor and Relief to Office Cubicle WorkersOffice humor site Cubunga.com roared to life today with the mission of bringing office workers laughter, entertainment, and some good practical tips.
Workplace Obesity Management Provides Good Return on Investment"ROI" Model Helps Show Value of Investing in Employee Health
Workscape Achieves Strong Sales through First Half of 2008Outsourced Benefits Administration and Talent Management Provider Reports New Client Agreements, Successful Implementations; Welcomes New Hires to Support Continued Growth
AdvoCare Turns 15 AdvoCare Turns 15
AdvoCare® has for the past 15 years made getting Healthy, Wealthy, And Wise a movement instead of a statement. Here is a company that offers the highest quality nutritional products along with an income opportunity that exceeds all expectations. AdvoCare® is THE solution for becoming Healthy and Debt Free in today's economy.
Vandover Announces Linda Russell As Manager Of Marketing And CommunicationVandover, a leading provider of career management and relocation transition assistance, announced today the promotion of Linda Russell to Manager of Marketing and Communication. In this role, Russell will continue to be a central member of Vandover’s marketing team with a central focus on overseeing product development, leading internal communications efforts, and spearheading corporate website enhancements.
Vertrue Incorporated Gives Tips on Taking Advantage of Flexible SpendingVertrue Says, Keep Finances Limber With Flexible Spending Accounts
U.S. Preventive Medicine Announces Nationwide Launch of The Prevention PlanIn a move that will be of great interest to employers and employee benefit brokers and consultants, U.S. Preventive Medicine has launched The Prevention Plan, its grounbreaking wellness and health management tool designed to help control costs and promote healthier lifestyles among workers.
Martha DeMar Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorMartha DeMar has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its San Francisco Communication practice.
Enwisen to Explore Next Generation Workforce Communication Technologies at Upcoming HCI WebcastMaksim Ovsyannikov, vice president, Product Strategy for Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions
New Employee Guides Help Families Use Tax Breaks to Pay for Child CareThe American Business Collaboration and Corporate Voices for Working Families announce the release of two new guides for employers and employees, promoting the use of Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs).
Hummingbird Coaching Services to Speak on Wellness Coaching and Positive Psychology Online coaching pioneer to discuss growing popularity of health coaching, advantages of various coaching models at Las Vegas conference, September 9-11, 2008.
Corporate Compensation Strategies Survey Finds a Geographical Shift to the Midwest RegionYear-Over-Year Average Base Salaries Increased by 2.4% for the Life Insurance Industry as Bonus Plans Continue to Play an Important Role for Employees.
FINANCIAL HIRING FORECAST MORE POSITIVE FOR FOURTH QUARTEREast South Central, New England States to See Greatest Hiring Increases
Cornerstone Announces Inc. 5000 Ranking, Record Q2 08 Growth FiguresCompany also announces record growth figures for its second quarter
Coaching 2.0 – The Next Step in Health Coaching Internet, electronic communications emerging as the most effective coaching methods
HEALTHPASS, SUNRx TEAM UP TO OFFER DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION CARD PROGRAMFree Discount Cards Available to HealthPass Members and Public at Large
Jeff Bolter Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorJeff Bolter has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Minneapolis office.
Back to School for Kids, Back to Business for WomenWomen are inspired to be role models for their children by launching their business dreams. You don't have to go to graduate school to learn how to be an entrepreneur. Women learn from other women and on Saturday, September 6th an experienced group of experts are gathering in San Francisco at the Ladies Who Launch Be Your Own Boss event to share their insight and help 100's of women move ahead in the direction they desire.
Harris, Rothenberg International Provides Free Work/Life Services to Those Affected by Hurricane GusCompany Offers Expert Resources on Safety, Emotional Impact and Returning after Evacuation