Career Website Jobacle Releases Official 2008 Sick Day CalendarRapidly-growing career 2.0 resource releases its second annual downloadable sick day calendar.
U.S. Preventive Medicine Names Frederic Goldstein President, COOAs part of U.S. Preventive Medicine’s (USPM) evolution from a development stage company into an integrated, preventive health services enterprise, Frederic Goldstein has been named President, Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Frank Hagel Named Chair of Sage SoftwareFrank Hagel, President of Hagel & Company, has been appointed chair of the 10 member Sage Software Specialized Business Solutions Business Partner Advisory Council for 2007-2008. The SBS Division publishes Sage Abra HRMS, including HR, payroll, training management and recruiting software. The division also publishes Sage Timesheet Professional, Carpe Diem, and Timeslips.
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched on December 12-13th, 2007
Morehead Webinar Presents Company’s Physician Affiliation Survey ModelSurvey process collects key data about physician attitudes and behaviors to drive desired outcomes
Enwisen’s Upcoming Benefits Decision Support Webinar Features Healthcare Cost Containment Case StudyEnwisen’s Upcoming Benefits Decision Support Webinar Features Healthcare Cost Containment Case Study from The Midland Company
Adicio Launches New HealthCare Job Board for Ascend MediaAdicio, the Internet’s leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions has announced the launch of TheJobCure.com, a new health care industry-specific job board for Ascend Media, one of the nation's largest business-to-business media companies.
LifeCare®, Inc., is now offering a comprehensive set of fall prevention services to employersLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, is now offering a comprehensive set of fall prevention services to employers, managed health care organizations and professional geriatric care managers nationwide, thanks to a partnership with Yale University and its Connecticut Center for Fall Prevention (CCFP) program -- the first partnership of its kind for the University and the CCFP.
Morehead Webinar Presents Geography’s Role in Strengthening Referring Physician Relations Geographic location of targeted physicians an important factor for hospitals in building a successful network of referring physicians
LifeCare® and Yale University to Offer Fall Prevention Services for Older AdultsThis release announces a new partnership between Yale University and LifeCare, Inc. aimed at delivering a wide range of fall prevention services to managed health care organizations, employers, and professional geriatric care managers nationwide.
Wellness Corporate Solutions and Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Partner in Healthy Workforce Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Wellness Corporate Solutions, encourages employers in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia to get their employees exercising with the first annual 2008 in Motion Fitness Challenge, an 8-week fitness challenge in which companies compete to see who has the healthiest workforce based on exercise time.
Second Annual CompTIA Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic Set for August 4The CompTIA Educational Foundation announced today that its Second Annual Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic will be held Monday, August 4, in Orlando, Fla.
Health Care Cost Containment and Reduction Methods Vary By RegionThe Benefits USA 2007/2008 survey of more than 5,400 benefit plans found 65.8 percent of organizations nationally use wellness programs to contain costs, while 34.5 percent are increasing the employee portion of the premium.
Kelly Swart has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Pittsburgh officeSwart joins Buck from Mercer Human Resource Consulting. Her expertise includes retirement program design, funding, financial management, and administration.
BROKERHUNTER.com is Pleased to Announce the Launch of Enhanced FunctionalityDue to shifts in the industry, as well as, demand from our clients and candidates we have expanded our service to encompass additional job functions within the Insurance industry.
WorldatWork Announces $100,000 in Grants to Further Research on Employee Attraction and RetentionIn its second year of grant making, WorldatWork, the total rewards association, has announced it will again fund grants for research projects to further knowledge on the best ways to reward and incent employees, from compensation to employee benefits, work-life balance to recognition and career development.
Premier Benefits Intelligence Provider OCI Expands Operations with New Office in Denver New business office in Denver joins the Cheyenne, Wyoming Service Operations Center as OCI expands in order to accommodate growth.
Social Work Today magazine announced the launch of an online senior housing navigational toolThe new resource, which was developed by SNAPforSeniors, is called the Social Work Today Senior Housing Locator and can be found at socialworktoday.com.
Mercer creates advanced Rx benefit design, Dx-Rx Pairing Mercer creates advanced pharmacy benefit design based on latest medical
evidence
Dx-Rx Pairing(tm) represents state-of-the-art innovation, addresses
barriers to patient compliance
CEO Gregg Lehman enumerates steps towards 21st century health benefit designFrom research to practice: HealthFitness, Eastman Chemical Company case study demonstrates real-world health gains and productivity savings
CEO Gregg Lehman enumerates steps towards 21st century health benefit design in Jan. 30 audioconference
Nonprofit Pay Increases are StrongThe average salary adjustment for staff positions in nonprofit organizations increased by almost 4.0% from 2006 to 2007 according to a new study released by Total Compensation Solutions (TCS) a human resources consulting firm.
HR Solutions' Product Added to AHA-endorsed Platform of Tools for Hospital HR ManagementTHE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION HAS SELECTED HR SOLUTIONS’ EMPLOYEE EXIT SURVEYS FOR EXCLUSIVE ENDORSEMENT
Doreen Devine has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Secaucus, NJ officeDevine joins Buck from Aon Consulting, where she served as Vice President and Key Account Manager. Her expertise includes executive benefits consulting focusing on life insurance, deferred compensation, and SERPs.
Automated Scheduling, Roster Management and Auditing Features Highlight New Screening SystemEmployment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI), an industry leader in the global http://www.ebiinc.com/services/background_checks_and_employment_screening.htm [background screening], http://www.ebiinc.com/services/urine_drug_testing.htm [drug testing] and http://www.ebiinc.com/services/occupational_healthcare_solutions.htm [occupational healthcare] solutions arenas, has recently unveiled RandomTracTM, its new cutting-edge drug and alcohol screening management solution.
HealthFitness adds more than 25 clients as employers adopt 21st century health benefit designHealth management company reports more than 150,000 health risk assessments, strong growth in 2007
John Griffin, Jim Reynolds, MD join executive team; Jerry Noyce announces retirementHealthFitness announces executive changes: chief operations officer and new medical officer appointed; vice chairman retires
John Griffin, Jim Reynolds, MD join executive team; Jerry Noyce announces retirement
Larry Langer has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Chicago officeLanger joins Buck from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, where he headed its Chicago office. In addition to his consulting and client management expertise, Langer's experience includes responsibility for financial results, staff development, execution of business strategy, and new business.
Medical Cost Increase to Accelerate Worldwide Over Next Five Years, WatsonMedical cost increases for employers throughout the world are expected to accelerate over the next five years,
according to a poll of insurance companies conducted by Watson Wyatt
Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm. The poll also found that, in a
vast majority of countries, medical cost increases are outpacing the
general rate of inflation.
Brandon Conroy Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorBrandon Conroy has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Pittsburgh office.
Pennsylvania Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Pennsylvania are facing high costs for health insurance.
William Wolfe Joins LifeCare® as Vice President of OperationsLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that William Wolfe has joined the company as vice president of operations, responsible for overseeing the organization's award-winning Call Center and for leading the company's efforts in service delivery, quality assurance, and network development and logistics. In addition, Mr. Wolfe will lead the upcoming launch of LifeCare's Benefits Communication service, which will offer members and employees at client organizations a single point of contact and expertise for all of their benefits (medical, dental, vision, work/life, wellness, etc.).
New Jersey Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in New Jersey are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New Jersey survey, 50 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 94.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
New Brunswick hospital helps employees be wellThis Valentine’s Day, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation in Saint John, N.B., will give its 5,000 employees the chance to find out just how healthy they are and how best to stay healthy.
IncentOne builds more client flexibility, employee choices into its health incentive solutionsLeader in integrated incentive solutions enhances health and productivity options
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Pacific NorthwestBoth organizations and employees in Oregon, Washington and Idaho are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Pacific Northwest survey, 62.5 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
Colorado and Utah Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Colorado and Utah are facing high costs for health insurance.
Southwest Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada are facing high costs for health insurance.
Cornerstone for Healthcare™ Selected as a 2008 SIIA CODiE Award FinalistCornerstone OnDemand Helps Healthcare Professionals Manage and Develop Their People; Comply With Joint Commission Standards
URAC launches online decision support tool to ease housing, care transitionsSenior Housing Locator® available free on URAC portals for consumers, health care management organizations, employers and policy makers
$1.2 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED DRUG PREVENTION COALITIONSDFC MENTORING GRANTS TO FUND 15 DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Maryland and VirginiaBoth organizations and employees in Maryland and Virginia are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Maryland/Virginia survey, 72.2 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.6 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
Few Employers Addressing Workplace Stress, Watson Wyatt Surveys FindWorkplace stress is the most frequently
cited reason U.S. employees consider leaving their jobs. While employers
acknowledge that stress is affecting business performance, few are taking
steps to address it, according to two surveys by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a
leading global consulting firm.
Study of Corporate-Sponsored Eldercare Finds GCM Programs Improve Presenteeism of Working CaregiversLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."
"Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers." LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."
California Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in California are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data California survey, 72.2 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan.
New York Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in New York are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New York survey, 72 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 78.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive OfficerVeteran Healthcare IT Executive Joins Onsite Corporate Health Services Provider
Unhappy Workers Often Turn to Spirituality for DirectionAs job satisfaction rates continue to decline, many job seekers and workers are hoping to find their career calling through faith, according to a recently-released book by America's Career and Life Coach, Susan Britton Whitcomb.
Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive OfficerMarathon Health today announced that Jerry Ford has been appointed chief executive officer of the company.
Infohrm Announces Industry Consortiums for Human Capital MeasurementWill address sector-specific workforce planning, reporting, and analytics challenges.
Texas Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Texas survey of 289 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 13.5 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 19.5 percent.
Enwisen Names John McLaughlin Vice President of FinanceEnwisen, a leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that John McLaughlin has joined the company as vice president of Finance, bringing an extensive background in finance and accounting.
EMPLOYERS USING BENEFITS ENROLLMENT SYSTEMSTO DRIVE EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR CHANGEEmployers most satisfied when enrollment systems, related resources are integrated
Providence Health Care Named a Best Employer for New Canadians Providence Health Care (PHC) has been selected as one of the 20 Best Employers for New Canadians for 2008, a designation that recognizes the nation's best employers for recent immigrants.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of New York organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 92.6 to 96.6 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of California organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 85.5 to 95.7 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Leading EAP Provider Announces Three Major Executive AppointmentsACI Specialty Benefits – one of the nation’s Top Ten EAP providers – is excited to announce the appointment of three top executives: Thomas Lee as Vice President of Global Sales, Danelle Pereira as Director of AppleCore Wellness and Ike Okenwa as Global Benefits Executive.
Maryland and Virginia Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.8 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Maryland/Virginia survey of 260 employers.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Texas organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 83.7 to 95 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out. While most companies include time off, health insurance and pension plans as part of their compensation packages, there are other types of benefits organizations are utilizing, such as dependent parent health coverage, tuition reimbursement, child care and relocation assistance.
Education Level and Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k) InvestingEducation Level And Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k)Investing, Watson Wyatt Finds
March Madness Fuels Office GamblingHarmless pools, online streaming of games entice potential problem gamblers
Pension Protection Act Updates to Benefits Compliance BookWith basic employment safeguards to communicate to senior management, this reader-friendly summary of federal laws by WorldatWork is essential when it comes to compliance in employee benefit plan design, maintenance and operation.
MORE COMPANIES, WORKERS ADOPT CONSUMER-DIRECTED HEALTH PLANSNearly Half of Employers Now Have CDHPs,
Watson Wyatt/National Business Group on Health Survey Finds
More Companies, Workers Adopt Consumer-Directed Health PlansNearly Half of Employers Now Have CDHPs, Watson Wyatt/National Business
Group on Health Survey Finds
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 89.5 to 98.8 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Suzanne Johnson Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorSuzanne Johnson has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, NJ office.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Colorado and Utah organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 81.9 percent to include nearly all companies. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Receives MerComm Award for “Healthy Weight Campaign”Harris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, has received the Bronze MerComm award for its “Healthy Weight Campaign.”
Integrated Benefits Institute Accepting 2007 Employer Benchmark Data Reliable, source-protected data enables employers to make key business decisions on benefits programs
Jerry Reiff Joins OCI as Director of Client ServicesJerry Reiff Joins Premier Healthcare Benefits Data Management Provider OCI as Director of Client Services
Michael Rudnick to Lead HCI Masters Webcast for Talent and HR ProfessionalsThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global education and professional association that defines excellence and establishes standards for the new business science of strategic talent management, in collaboration with Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, will host intranet and portal guru, Michael Rudnick, for a Master’s Webcast presentation on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST.
GlaxoSmithKline to Rollout DoubleStar Talent Measurement SolutionWorkforce Insight OnDemand enhances GSK’s global recruitment operations.
WorldatWork Names Several Vice PresidentsWorldatWork, an association of human resource professionals from FORTUNE 500 and other leading organizations worldwide, recently announced the appointments and promotions of several executives.
Chantel Sheaks Joins Buck Consultants as PrincipalChantel Sheaks has joined Buck Consultants as Principal of Government Affairs in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
Companies Not Fully Tapping Potential of Onsite Health CentersLack of Performance Measurement Cited as Top Impediment to Operations
Coaching Improves Employee Wellness Success RatesWorkplace Options' "Advantage Live Well" Pairs Personal Coaching with Online Programs for Optimal Results
Join LifeCare's Free Stress Management WebinarThis announcement offers readers an open invitation to join LifeCare's upcoming free webinar on the management of stress in the workplace.
Morehead Webinar Presents Framework for Increasing Physician Engagement through Action PlanningCompany’s extensive experience in collecting and analyzing physician data leads to action planning framework
The Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Caucus Designed to Protect Your Company’s Healthcare Benefits The Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Caucus Designed to Protect Your Company’s Healthcare Benefits and its Bottom Line for C-level and HR Professionals
Linda Ellerbee speaks: Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and ProtectionAward Recipients of Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection to be Announced at Conference
Want More Loyal Employees? Offer Them Backup Child and Elder Care, New Poll FindsThis release shares results of an online poll showing that a vast majority of working parents would be more loyal to employers who offered them backup care assistance.
Hummingbird Signs On with Virgin HealthMiles As Coaching VendorVirgin HealthMiles (formerly known as Virgin Life Care), part of the world-renowned Virgin Group, announces that they have chosen Hummingbird Coaching Services as their health coaching vendor.
American Specialty Health and INSPIRIS win top honors in URAC’s Best Practices American Specialty Health and INSPIRIS win top honors in URAC’s Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards.
Esteemed judges spotlight 22 winning programs for setting new benchmarks in consumer-focused care
Buck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Slight Slowdown in Cost IncreasesBuck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Slight Slowdown in Cost Increases, But Double-Digit Trend Continues
Irv Yacht Joins BenefitVision in Newly Created Position of CFOBenefitVision, Inc. (BVI), the country’s leading provider of employee benefit enrollment and communication services using a unique “tele-enrollment process to provide individualized core and voluntary benefit enrollment with no work interruption, is pleased to announce the appointment of Irv Yacht as Chief Financial Officer.
MS WORKPLACE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ACHIEVE CAREER GOALSSpringtime is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of the year and can be an ideal juncture for many workers to consider new jobs and career paths. However, for those faced with certain job-related challenges, there is often little guidance or support for navigating such an important change.
Corporate Synergies Announces Highly Anticipated WebinarCorporate Synergies, a full-service independent benefits consultant and brokerage firm, today announced a Webinar agenda designed to assist human resource executives and C-levels in the development of strategic benefits planning for immediate impact on employee retention, employee acquisition and overall cost containment. This Webinar will take place April 8, 2008 2:00 pm (EDT).
Corporate Synergies to Drive Funding Corporate Synergies to Drive FundingCorporate Synergies, a full-service independent benefits consultant and brokerage firm, today announced their support with SaVes4ALS’ Dining & Dancing with the Stars event to help build awareness and funding for The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
Laura Dion-Jones Casey to be Featured in "Women's World" Magazine in Dramatic Weight Loss StoryThe feature tells the vital role daily walking played in Laura's tremendous 130-pound weight loss success story. By making walking her daily form of cardio, Laura lost 130 pounds in 2 1/2 years the old-fashioned way - on her own - and she is now into her forth year of maintenance. Cutting white starch and sugar from her diet are also crucial components to her incredible weight loss success and as with her daily walking, she continues to follow a low-carb lifestyle.
The first-ever comprehensive awards competition and conference March 25-26, 2008 in Orlando, FloridaURAC, the Washington, D.C.-based independent accreditor which offers more than 20 accreditation and certification programs along the continuum of care. Currently URAC accredits more than 400 health care management organizations operating in all 50 states.
American Community Names Two Key ExecutivesAmerican Community names two key executives.
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Applauds Introduction The International Health, Racquet &
Sportsclub Association expressed today its ardent support for the Workforce
Health Improvement Program (WHIP) Act (H.R.1748 and S. 1038)-legislation
that promotes fitness in the workforce to help keep Americans healthy.
Stress Free Career Change TelecourseDuring a recent interview on Inside Success Radio, Marina Spence, creator of the Stress-Free Career Change System shared that according to studies, career change is reported to be one of the top ten causes of stress in a person's life.
Only 9% Feel Comfortable Discussing Depression at Work Despite EpidemicWith the World Health Organisation predicting that depression will be the second most disabling disease in the world by 2020, it is of great concern that only 9% of people living with depression feel comfortable discussing their illness with work colleagues.
AARP and NCOA Launch On Line Tool to Help Older Americans Access Economic Stimulus PaymentsApplying for economic stimulus payments easier for more than 20 million Americans thanks to the development of a new online tool developed jointly by AARP Tax-Aide and the National Council on Aging's (NCOA) BenefitsCheckUp®.
Study has shown that most older Americans prefer to stay in their own homes as they age Study after study has shown that most older Americans prefer to stay in their own homes as they age rather than move into an assisted living facility or other long-term care facility
Health and Fitness Industry Gets Moving on Capitol Hill to Champion Legislation Encouraging Exercise6th Annual IHRSA Summit Pumps Prevention to Curb Weighty Health Care Costs
ARAG Study Reports Seven Out of 10 Employees Suffer Personal Legal WoesFor many workers, their family, financial, home or automobile legal woes compete for time and attention - resulting in lower job performance, productivity and morale.
SIMPLE THINGS HELP EMPLOYEES MANAGE STRESS OF TAX SEASONWith April 15th around the corner, the financial stress of tax season placed added pressure on many individuals, putting their physical and mental health at risk. “It’s important for people to be aware of the pressures that peak during certain times of the year --- such as tax season --- and take proactive steps to prepare for and manage their stress,” says Oliver Williams, Administrative Director of Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, a national EAP firm. “If left unchecked, research shows that financial stress leads to myriad health issues such as depression, sleep disorders, headaches, high blood pressure, and digestive and eating issues.”
SNAPforSeniors® now helps BenefitsCheckUp® users locate housing optionsSenior Housing Locator launched as a companion tool to widely used Web service.