Able and Available to Work?The new rule released by the Department of Labor (DOL) exempts new parents.
Back-Up Child Care: An HR Productivity and Retention StrategyYou are one half of a working couple with a young child. It´s 7:30 in the evening on Sunday, and your child´s nanny has just called...
Basics Of Elder Care ProgramsYour employees may be having trouble balancing their work life and caring for their elderly relatives. Read more to find out what you can offer them to decrease their stress and increase their productivity during these difficult times.
Tax Incentives May Encourage Child Care AssistanceIn the US, the state of employer-sponsored child care is a mixed
bag. Tax credits may help.
Does Long Term Care Insurance Make A DifferenceA study from Metlife of employed caregivers to determine if
long term care insurance makes a difference.
Employers Seek Affordable Benefits To Assist Eldercaring Employees-Boomers will need to become more proactive in preparing for their aging parents -- and so will their employers.
The Eldercare/Employee Balance-Can you work a job and care for aging parents effectively?
Breastfeeding Mothers Can -- and Should -- Get the Help They Need at Work-Workplace lactation programs reduce health care costs and employee absenteeism.
What Happened To Family First?- A jury awarded $11.65 million to a man who claimed he was forced to choose between his job and caring for sick parents.
Summer Vacation --- Safe Choices, Healthy Plans- Summer vacation can be a wonderful time for kids, but it can also be a working parent´s headache.
Helping the New Mother Transition Back to Work- How could one small 7-pound infant really change my life that much? I am sure that I can fit one into my schedule and still have time for my Sunday-night-wind-down-time. Boy, was I wrong.
Caregiving Programs Help Reduce Absenteeism Among Baby Boomers-The toll on the employees'' physical and mental health, thus on their work productivity, can be enormous when caring for aging parents.
Singapore: More Childcare Options For Working ParentsSingaporeans surveyed prefer to use childcare centers as a childcare option, rather than in-home childcare workers.
Employee Grief Costing Employers BillionsThe Grief Recovery Institute Educational Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has been studying and treating grieving people for 25 years, has published its survey of the annual costs of grief in America's workplace; from MLeeSmith.
Ceridian Wins 2005 Caregiver Friendly Award For Its Online Elder Care Assessment ToolCeridian, today announced that it has won a 2005 Caregiver Friendly Award from Today´s Caregiver magazine and caregiver.com for its online, interactive elder care assessment tool.
What To Do About the 'Sandwich Generation', Part 1People in the prime of their working lives are "sandwiched" between caring for young children and elderly parents. You would be wise to consider how the increasing outside obligations of your workers may affect your company's bottom line; Elizabeth S. Torkelsen, M Lee Smith.
What To Do About the 'Sandwich Generation', Part 2Employers feel the effects, too, in terms of lost productivity, absenteeism, worker turnover, and training costs. This week's discussion gives concrete ideas for helping workers balance work and family, including child-care initiatives and elder-care initiatives. Elizabeth S. Torkelsen, M Lee Smith.
Work/Life Support Goes Mobile: LifeCare ® Helps Members Resolve Life Event Crises Anytime, Anyplace
Critical online content now available through PDAs, BlackBerry devices and cell phones
Performance Assessment Network, Inc. Workforce Engagement Director to Share Expertise at AWLP 2006In today´s competitive marketplace, an understanding of the 4 R´s of Workforce Engagement
TM is critical for anyone who wants to contribute to an organization´s positive business outcomes.
The Real Reasons We Work Sick?LifeCare ® Poll Has the Answers
Bright Horizons Launches Back-Up Care AdvantageExpanded emergency care offering include in-home child and elder care
CAREERJOURNAL.COM OFFERS TIPSFOR MOMS RETURNING TO WORK
Workplace Options Announces Hiring of Clark Adams, Former CEO of Mulberry Child Care Centers and Co-Founder of AWLPWorkplace Options, the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, today announced the hiring of Clark Adams as VP of Growth Initiatives. In his new role, Mr. Adams will be responsible for investigating new business partnerships and acquisitions for Workplace Options. He will report to Alan King, President of Workplace Options, who in addition to overseeing day-to-day operations at Workplace Options, will work with Mr. Adams to integrate the new business lines that result from new partnerships and acquisitions.
The Human Capital Foundation Will Hold Annual Fundraising Dinner to Benefit Children in EthiopiaThe Human Capital Foundation, an international charitable organization that provides direct assistance programs to help AIDS orphans and children living in extreme poverty in developing countries, announced today that it will hold its annual fundraising dinner on May 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Dartmouth College's Hopkins Center in Hanover, NH. All proceeds will support the Selamta (be at peace) Project in Ethiopia.
LifeCare ® College Kit Helps Ease TransitionFor Students, Gives Parents Peace of MindLifeCare ®, Inc., a pioneer in creating comprehensive life planning services, has announced a new addition to its line of popular educational kits: the LifeCare College Kit, which is filled with practical products and a wealth of information to help students make a smooth transition into college life.
Are You Ready for the Aging Workforce?eePulse, Michigan Ross School of Business Leadership Pulse Study revealsreadiness levels for the increasing, aging workforce and the effect of olderworkers in current business cultures
Eldercare Issues a Growing Problem for EmployersAging with Grace, a geriatric caremanagement company that offers free eldercare referral services operating in the 5 county Philadelphia area, offers employers, benefits consultants and labor unions assistance in providing answers to escalating health care costs. Aging with Grace offers on site educational programs that address employee eldercare issues and their impact on rising healthcare costs.
Hollywood, and Destiny´s Military Job Site Lends Helping Hand to Homeless VetsAs Memorial Day fast approaches, The Destiny Group was shocked to learn that more than 250,000 veterans are actually homeless - despite serving their country and making huge sacrifices. As part of its ongoing effort to help all veterans find employment, The Destiny Group is pleased to partner with the non profit U.S.VETS to solve this dilemma. With help from established Hollywood veterans and military supporters, the U.S.VETS organization is bringing awareness to this situation and taking action to correct it.
New Workplace Options Service Helps Employees Find Backup ChildcareEAP offering enables customers to locate childcare centers via national database
The Destiny Group is First Military Specific Site to offer OFCCP TechnologyThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently issued a directive requiring any employer doing business with the Federal government to comply with new definitions of an internet applicant.
Workplace Options Wins Prestigious Caregiver Friendly AwardWorkplace Options, the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, announced today that its Care Coach service won a 2006 Caregiver Friendly award from Today´s Caregiver magazine.
Workplace Options Care Coach Service Wins Caregiver Friendly AwardCaregiver Friendly Awards are presented by Today´s Caregiver magazine to celebrate outstanding books, media, products and services designed with the best interest of the family caregiver in mind.
Kids Spending Summer on the Internet Is a Top Worry for ParentsPoll: 27 percent of parents fear kids will spend too much time surfing theInternet this summer
Corporate America vs. Work/Life BalanceThe single most important asset is any business is people. Many businesses are finding it more difficult to motivate, encourage, retain, and recruit quality staff, while optimizing productivity
NCOA Calls for Renewed Effort to Enroll Those with Limited Means in Part DIn testimony today before the House Ways and Means Committee concerning Medicare prescription drug implementation, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) commended the successful enrollment efforts thus far and stated that much remains to be done. NCOA called for a targeted national strategy to reach out and enroll the over 3 million beneficiaries in greatest need who are eligible for the low-income subsidy (LIS), and comprise up to 75 percent of those who still do not have drug coverage.
100 Stay-At-Home Moms & Dads to Create Profitable Online BusinessesMore parents are now choosing to stay at home to raise their children. Many of these stay-at-home moms and dads still wish to contribute to their household income, yet they struggle to identify a home-based business solution that actually works.
NCOA Praises House Action on Older Americans Act and Its Emphasis on Benefits OutreachThe National Council on Aging (NCOA) commends the House of Representatives for passing the Senior Independence Act (H.R. 5293) without dissent. The legislation would reauthorize and strengthen services offered under the Older Americans Act, the chief federal law governing the organization and delivery of a number of social services for older Americans.
Daughter of Atlas Van Lines employee wins scholarshipMoving and Storage Institute awards $1,000 to Indiana University sophomore
LifeCare ® Poll: Career Overtakes Finances as Leading Cause of Stress for MostAccording to a new poll conducted on LifeCare ®, Inc.'s, private web site during the month of April, "job/career" has replaced "finances" as the leading cause of stress for most people.
Alta California Regional Center Announces Phil Bonnet as New Executive DirectorAlta California Regional Center (ACRC) Board of Directors today announced Phil Bonnet as Executive Director.
Returning Soldiers Face Emotional, as well as Physical, WoundsEstimates show that at least 10% of all returning veterans will have symptoms of post-traumatic shock or stress
How To Find Home Care for Alzheimer's PatientsLifeCare's Fast Facts is an ongoing series of documents created for reporters who write about aging, adult caregiving and how to successfully navigate the challenges of mid-life. Reporters may reprint the information presented here in whole or in part, with attribution to LifeCare, Inc. If you would like more information about a particular topic or wish to speak to one of LifeCare's Successful AgingSM experts, please contact Michael Civiello, manager -- marketing and media relations, at 203-291-4170 or pr1@lifecare.com.
Workers Reveal Biggest Retirement ConcernsAsked to predict their single biggest concern once they've retired, workers cite money and health as their top contenders while relatively few say they'll worry about being alone, according to the latest online poll from LifeCare ®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty health services provider and a longtime pioneer in the work/life industry.
Managed Health Network (MHN) and the U.S. Department of State today announced a pilot program to enhance access to support services for Department of State employees and their familiesMHN's customized Web portal for employees and family members features articles on emotional health including coping with separation, maintaining bonds with children and long distance communication.
Jury Finds Big Labor Union Liable for False and Defamatory CampaignUnite Here Ordered to Pay $17.3 Million to Sutter Health Over Inflammatory Mass Mailing
The Warning Signs of Caregiver BurnoutMillions of U.S. citizens now care for older family members, in many cases providing the only care these elders receive.
LifeCare ® Webinar:Breastfeeding Is a Competitive Business IssueFree webinar will help attendees design lactation programs that enhance employee
satisfaction, loyalty and retention -- and reduce health care costs and absenteeism
New BenefitsCheckUp.org Feature Helps Organizations Enroll People in Medicare Extra HelpThe National Council on Aging (NCOA) announced today the launch of a new feature of its powerful online BenefitsCheckUp service that enables community organizations and state agencies to help some 3 million people with limited income and resources apply for the Extra Help through Medicare´s Prescription Drug Coverage (also known as Part D).
Human Capital Foundation Reports Progress in EthiopiaThe Human Capital Foundation (HCF), an international charitable organization that provides direct assistance programs to help AIDS orphans and children living in extreme poverty in developing countries, today announced progress in its efforts to help AIDS orphans in Ethiopia.
Workplace Options announced today that it´s popular work-life webinar series can now be downloaded from WPO´s customer Internet site onto a laptop or portable listening device in a MP3 format.This convenience will allow users to listen to the information they need anywhere at anytime, adding flexibility to their schedules.
Allen Baler Joins LifeCare ® as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business DevelopmentLifeCare ®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, today announced that Allen Baler has joined the organization as senior vice president of Marketing and Business Development.
Reorganization Positions LifeCare for Future Growth and Stronger Presence in Burgeoning Aging MarketManaging directors appointed to lead strategic efforts in three market segments
How To Discuss Caregiving Issues with a Loved OneDiscussions about sensitive issues such as personal health, finances and changing family roles, for example, can seem intrusive to elders.
LifeCare ® Poll Finds Half of Adult Caregivers Motivated by ObligationA new poll conducted by LifeCare ®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, shows that 50 percent of those who provide care to an older family member or loved one do so out of a sense of obligation, while just nine percent say that there's no one else around to provide care.
Scripps Health named to 100 Best Company list by Working Mother magazineAnnual initiative honors women/family-friendly benefits and policies
RSM McGladrey Honored as One of Working Mother´s "100 Best Companies"Fifth largest accounting, tax and business services firm achieves major strides in its cultural transformation with its WorkLife strategy
ASTRAZENECA NAMED AMONG "100 BEST COMPANIES" FOR WORKING MOTHERS FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEARAstraZeneca, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year for its commitment to work-life balance by being named one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" by Working Mother magazine.
FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, VERIZON WIRELESS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST FOR WORKING MOTHERSCompany Places on Working Mother Magazine´s 100 Best Companies List Which Honors Women- and Family-Friendly Benefits and Policies
Confusion Reigns on New UK Ageism Regulations Is the Traditional CV/Resume on the Way Out?A survey on awareness of new UK Ageism legislation by Arras People, the project management recruitment specialists, highlights a surprising lack of awareness of new regulations to prevent age discrimination at work. Survey results, plus discussion of findings
New Ability Online Program Helps Disabled Youth Prepare for the WorkplaceJob Readiness program provides participants with access to Human Resources professionals and experienced mentors in a protected, welcoming environment
Heat is on for Seniors Thanks to Information from the National Council on Aging´s BenefitsCheckUpOctober is Energy Awareness Month and we are reminded that no one should have to choose between staying warm in winter (or safely cool in summer) and paying for food, rent, medicine or other essentials. Every year, hypothermia kills about 600 Americans, half over 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that the federal government has just released $80 million to 14 states that will help people with limited incomes pay their energy bills this winter. Finding out whether you qualify for programs such as the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is easy thanks to the National Council on Aging´s (NCOA) free and confidential online service BenefitsCheckUp ®.
Consulting Careers Abound for Baby BoomersThe demand for consultants is growing rapidly in the work force as companies capitalize on the opportunity to hire expert opinions on an "as-needed" basis, rather than as full-time employees. Career experts believe companies' growing need for experienced, knowledgeable consultants offers baby boomers one of the best opportunities to have a flexible work schedule that allows them to make the most of their work history and skills.
NATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONSFOR EMPLOYERS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND SAFETYBusiness Group Also Releases Position Paper on Health Care Reform
Time For Action, Time For Change - An Employer´s SymposiumStrategic Employment Solutions (SES) is hosting its third annual employer conference on October 13th, 2006 for companies interested in a labour pool that is diverse, talented and highly retainable - Persons With Disabilities.
Create a Safe Environment for Aging Loved OnesJust about everyone has heard of "childproofing" a home for safety but what about "elderproofing?" In fact, for the millions of individuals who now provide care to aging loved ones, assessing the senior-friendliness of a home and eliminating potential hazards is a top priority.
LifeCare ® Aging Poll: What Lifestyle ChangeGetting fitter -- physically and fiscally -- -tops the lifestyle "wish list" of most people as they get older, according to a poll by LifeCare ®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
Palm View Rehabilitation and Care Center Wins 'Emmy of Workplaces' A Kissito Healthcare Community Wins 2006 Workplace Excellence Award, Large Business Category
Free Online Service from NCOA Helps Caregivers Identify and Claim BenefitsNovember is National Family Caregivers Month, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than one third of the population (over 100 million) are either caregivers or those receiving care; of those, many are low-income seniors who need all the assistance that is available to them. Today, caregivers can easily find benefits programs for low-income seniors thanks to the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) BenefitsCheckUp®, a free and confidential online service that helps seniors determine quickly and easily what benefits they qualify for and how to claim them.
KMG America’s MOMM wears many hatsKMG America Corporation introduces MOMM, which stands for Maximized Outcome Medical Management.
Prescription Solutions' Program Helps Prevent Adverse Drug ReactionsProgram Resolves an Incident of Excessive or Unnecessary Medication Use inSeven Out of Every 10 Patients Identified at Risk for an Adverse Event
NationalTutorInstitute.com Introduces a Unique Opportunity for TeachersNew online multimedia classroom with voice enables teachers to run their own online tutoring businesses from home, taps into students' love of entertainment and the Web.
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My Medicare Matters Campaign to Award Grants for New Initiatives to Reach Low-Income SeniorsOngoing community-based education and outreach for Medicare Part D. My Medicare Matters, which is sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and supported through a grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, announced today its targeted community-based education and outreach initiatives in 2007 in support of Medicare Part-D, which will include a project designed to identify and pilot innovative strategies that can help find and reach low-income seniors who may be eligible for Medicare Extra Help and other prescription savings programs.
My Medicare Matters Turns its Focus to Low-Income SeniorsRecognizing that more than three million people with limited income and resources have not yet applied for the Medicare Part D prescription plan, My Medicare Matters announced its donation of technology to community organizations located within the top 100 counties where Center for Medicare Services (CMS) estimates that the remaining Medicare beneficiaries with limited resources reside.
Human Capital Institute Announces Pre-Summit Golf Tournament to Support Selamta Project in EthiopiaThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that its second annual National Human Capital Summit, to be held in Phoenix March 19-21, will feature a Pre-Summit Benefit Golf Tournament on March 18 to support expansion of the Human Capital Foundation's Selamta Project in Ethiopia.
Executive Summary: Changing Family Patterns
Family structures have been evolving since the dawn of humankind, reflecting the many socioeconomic and cultural forces impinging on daily life.
Executive Summary: Caring for Children
Escalating childcare costs - along with intensified work schedules driven by global competition - are among the most pressing issues facing working parents today.
Executive Summary: Crime and Violence
The U.S. crime rate has improved, but domestic violence and identity theft are emerging concerns that have spilled over into the workplace.
Executive Summary: Relocation
Relocation activity was expected to increase in 2005 in both volume and budgets, especially for larger companies.
Executive Summary:Flexible Work ArrangementsFlexibility has become a watchword for both employers and employees in today's demanding and fast-changing business environment.
Executive Summary:Graying of SocietyRising life expectancies and low fertility rates are combining to create a lopsided population that will impact the world economically, politically and socially in the years ahead.
BenefitsCheckUp Helps Brighten Seniors' HolidaysThanks to the National Council on Aging's (NCOA) BenefitsCheckUp®, a free and confidential online service that helps seniors determine what benefits they qualify for and how to claim them, older Americans can receive a gift that lasts the entire year - savings on their prescription drugs, health care, in-home services, utilities, and more.
My Medicare Matters™ Encourages Families to Talk About Medicare Part D During Holiday Season As the deadline for this enrollment period approaches, My Medicare Matters is encouraging adult children to talk with their parents and loved ones about their Medicare Part D coverage and determine whether they have taken the necessary steps to ensure their prescription drug coverage for 2007. Family gatherings over the holiday season are an ideal time to talk about health care and take proactive steps to care for loved ones.
Southern California-based American Career College and West Coast University Donate Giant Check Southern California-based American Career College and West Coast University donated $10,000 to the Los Angeles Free Clinic at the Clinic’s Annual Holiday Party held for the Clinic’s clients and families on December 12.
Award-Winning Guide on Caregiving Available FreeLifeCare® wins top honor in MarCom Creative Awards for its guide on helping people provide care to aging loved ones; award-winning guide now available free to interested individuals and organizations.
States Plan to Cover Kids Under New Health PlansHealth insurance costs continue to rise, and both employers and employees are feeling the pinch. According to the Compensation Data annual survey of more than 5,300 employers, 41.2 percent of families can expect to pay over $250 for their monthly health insurance premiums.
NCOA Makes Public Service Announcements Available For Local Agencies To Promote BenefitsCheckUpFree Online Service Helps Seniors Find Benefits Programs That Help Them Pay For Prescription Drugs, Utilities, and Other Needs
Overworked and Underpaid: Workers Cite Top BarriersTo Fulfilling Job Responsibilities in LifeCare® Poll
UNUM SAYS LONG TERM CARE BUYERS ARE GETTING YOUNGER, SELECTING HOME CARE OPTIONBuyers of group long term care insurance are getting younger, and more customers are selecting coverage for care in the home, says leading employee benefit provider Unum (NYSE: UNM).
LifeCare® Wins Gold Award in LACP Communications CompetitionAward-winning campaign helps boost program awareness and utilization for clients.
Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announces 2007 Work-Life Rising Star HonoreesAlliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), a global network of professionals committed to advancing work-life effectiveness, recently announced the recipients of the inaugural Work-Life Rising Star recognition program. Recipients are recognized for their emerging leadership and potential as major contributors to the work-life community.
Vegas TV welcomes back a familiar face! Community Empowerment… with Lillian McMorrisCommunity Empowerment… is a new one-hour business & community TV talk show
that gives its audience a glimpse into the “World” of local Chamber of
Commerce organizations, non-profit agencies, prominent business leaders,
women & minority business owners, entrepreneurs, community events and
entertainment in the Vegas Valley. Guests will share real-world insight on
their accomplishments; hardships and lessons learned from the front lines
of one of the fastest growing cities in American history.
LifeCare®, Inc. Fast Facts For Immediate Use A Caregiver's Best Friend: Respite Care Services
NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp Helps Chicago Seniors Find BenefitsThe City of Chicago’s Department on Aging has used BenefitsCheckUp since 2002 as the backbone of its program to help determine seniors’ eligibility for more than 70 city, state and federal benefits programs. BenefitsCheckUp® is an online service developed by the National Council on Aging to help seniors, family members and organizations find out if they are eligible for public and some private benefits programs.
ACI Named Psychologically Healthy Award Finalist for Second Consecutive Year Faced with skyrocketing healthcare costs, global competition and economic uncertainty, employers are concerned about attracting and retaining high-quality employees and keeping up morale. Minimizing workplace stress plays a significant role in the employee retention equation as organizations look to optimize their human capital.
LifeCare® Announces Enhanced Relocation ProgramClients to receive newly enhanced services free of charge
Workplace Options' Survey of Working Adults Shows Strong Demand for Back-Up Child & Elder CareA national survey of working adults commissioned by Workplace Options (WPO), the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, found that 59% of employees or their spouses missed three to ten days of work in the last year due to the lack of adequate back-up child or elder care options.
CultureVision™ by Cook Ross, Inc. Launches E-tour for Healthcare Cultural CompetencyCultural and linguistic competency in healthcare has laid the foundation for broader applications of the idea. Cook Ross, Inc., leaders in cultural competency training and consulting, have launched a free e-tour of their healthcare-focused online product CultureVision™ that is leading the field.
Employees Want More Support with Child Care and Career Development, LifeCare® Poll FindsWhen it comes to getting more support from their employers, most employees want it in two primary areas -- child care and the development of their careers -- according to a new online poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
Work & Family Benefits, Inc. Partners with Triveris To Integrate Delivery of Work/Life Resources Work & Family Benefits, Inc. (WFB), the nation's largest provider of dependent care resources and referral services to employer clients, today announces a partnership with Triveris, a leading health plan designer and health compliance management company, to provide companies and TPAs with a solution that delivers targeted work/life resources and preventive care information to individual plan members. The solution incorporates WFB's telephonic and web-based work/life resources with real-time clinical data from Triveris, promoting a compliance-based approach to managing healthcare.