Companies in China struggling to retain staff, survey showsCompanies in China are struggling to retain their professional and support staff, and face either having to pay higher salaries or excessive recruitment costs, according to research by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a global leader for HR and related financial advice and services.
American Staffing Association Awards Yoh with Seven Top HonorsIndustry-leading communication awards recognize advertising, mediarelations and marketing campaigns
The disability disconnect: workersill-prepared to manage disruption in incomeUnumProvident research points to lack of knowledge about financial risk
TriNet Offers Benefits Coverage Options to Companies Affected by PacAdvantage´s Withdrawal from the MarketPacAdvantage customers can replace current plans with rich offerings from the many of the same carriers such as Blue Shield, Health Net, and Kaiser.
TRINET ENSURES BUSINESS RECORD READINESS WITHMIMOSA NEARPOINT AND EDISCOVERYHuman Resource Services Firm Deploys Mimosa NearPoint to Ensure Fast and Complete Access to Historical Email Records for Increased Staff Productivity
Reorganization Positions LifeCare for Future Growth and Stronger Presence in Burgeoning Aging MarketManaging directors appointed to lead strategic efforts in three market segments
Cook Ross Publishes Cross-Cultural Communication Tool for Organizations in Need of Effective CommuniIn response to the growing demand for effective communication in today´s global and multicultural work environment, Cook Ross has created its Cultural Communication Guide
TM both to enhance cross-cultural communication and to ensure successful business communication.
URAC released the third issue brief in a series tracking the progress and challenges facing consumers.URAC (www.urac.org), the independent, nonprofit leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs, is expanding its emphasis on ways to further protect and empower consumers in an increasingly more consumer-driven health care benefits and management environment.
Problem Gambling Prevalent in the WorkplaceMany employers fail to consider compulsive gambling a troubling employee issue because, too often, they are not trained to recognize the warning signs of a gambling addiction.
Ceridian Awarded Contract to Provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services To a Large Number of Federal Government AgenciesThe contract has a total potential value of approximately $150 million over five years, consisting of an initial one-year term with four one-year options of approximately $30 million per year.
Doctor Falls from a 12-Story Cliff at 70 Miles per Hour and Lives to Tell the StoryQuantum Meta Psychologist, Dr. Dov Baron, falls from a 12 story cliff while free climbing at Whistler, BC, smashing his body at an estimated 70 miles per hour and lives to tell the story. Now he reveals how we used years of understanding quantum physics, meta physics and psychology to do what many people would call a miracle. "The Equation for Manifestation" is revealed LIVE at media event in Vancouver, BC.
Delta Dental launches new voluntary PPO in CaliforniaSmall and medium companies can offer affordable dental benefits to uninsured employees
The eHealth Initiative announced today that Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt will deliver a keynote address Sept. 26The Summit, co-sponsored by the eHealth Initiative and Bridges to Excellence, will be held Sept. 25-27 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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.
FAST healthcare continues to develop new high quality interactive e-learning courses for the health, community and social care sector with eOrigen.comFAST has just announced four new courses to be built by eOrigen.com
NEWLY RELEASED WHITE PAPERS REVEAL THE DUAL IMPACTS OF MISINFORMATION AND MISLEADING LEARNING ANALYTICSKnowledge Factor's Research Team Looks at Misinformation Across Industries
CyberShift CEO to Present at Tomorrow´s 2006 New Jersey Growth Company ShowcaseLifeCare ® 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.
The Prudential Forum Sparks Innovation in the Relocation IndustryMore than 550 relocation industry specialists from around the world gathered recently at Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix, Ariz., for The Prudential Forum, a three-day networking event hosted by Prudential Relocation, a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] business.
HPM Bootcamp Puts Health and Productivity Management Theory into Motion"How-to" training helps employers create programs to improve employee health, well-being, productivity -- and overall corporate performance.
Scripps Health named to 100 Best Company list by Working Mother magazineAnnual initiative honors women/family-friendly benefits and policies
Self Help Plan for Small Companies to Avoid Labor Law Problems in CaliforniaInternet links and resources for small and medium sized businesses to get their HR house in order to avoid the increased scrutiny by California state agencies in employment matters.
Companies Offering Online Health Coaching Services to Employees Reduce Health Care Costs by 23 PercentOnline health coaching from Hummingbird Coaching Services provides a cost reduction of 23% in health care for one employer, equivalent to a return on investment of $5.50 for every dollar spent. Online health coaching makes a personal connection between the client and one coach, creating real behavior change for the client and increased productivity and lower health care costs for the employer.
Wear Denim to Work on October 6 and Help Fight Breast CancerThousands of companies already registered to participate in Lee National Denim Day
TM, the nation´s largest single-day fundraiser for breast cancer
Stress On The Job is Privately Addressed by Some of the Top Professionals in the FieldThe Job Strain Healing Community transforms your stress into sustaining success. They have gathered the top experts from the four corners of the earth to join together and destroy the plagues that is devouring career professionals! The first special live teleclass event will be on October 17th at 8ET.
Health Quest Selects GeoLearning LMS in4-Year Managed Learning Services ContractLeading health care organization deploys GeoMaestro LMS to align training for 2,600 employees with enterprise strategic initiatives.
Lincoln Financial Group Creates Employer Markets DivisionKey distribution leadership in place; focused on segment synergies.
Health Coaching Firm Leade Health Hits Marketing Goals with HRmarketerWhile experiencing rapid growth, Leade Health lacked the staff to mount large-scale marketing and PR campaigns that would increase visibility to its target markets of corporations and health plans. By partnering with HRmarketer.com, a marketing and PR service focused on the human resource industry, Leade has been able to brand its health coaching services and increase its publicity, site traffic and sales leads.
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
Health Insurance: Good News, Bad NewsAccording to a recently released survey of more than 5,300 employers in the United States, the average health insurance premium increased by 11.6 percent this past year, which is down from 12.3 percent last year and 14.7 percent in 2004.
Buck Consultants announced today that it has been selected by U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. to provide a range of health care consulting services.Buck Consultants to Provide Health Care Consulting Services for U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
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.
Ultimate Software and Customer Elizabeth Arden to Present at HR Technology ShowNo one can predict the timing of an emergency, but businesses can and should prepare for the unexpected.
Brockville General Hospital decreases paper costs, reduces time to complete key processes from days to hours and improves ability to manage critical resources"Right from the beginning, I´ve always said that the Quadrant HR implementation is the best one we´ve ever been involved with. It was an exceptional process and very organized." - Ray Morrison, Manager of Financial Services
Employers Underestimate Possible Retention Risk Relating to Health,More than half of U.S. workers are worriedtheir health care benefit costs will increase and the scope of theirbenefits will decrease over the next few years.
Dr. Beth A. Brooks to Present Evidence-based Recruitment: Translating Research Into PracticeBeth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, CHE, and Senior Partner at JWT Employment Communications, will present Evidence-based Recruitment: Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) at the Health Care Recruiters Association of Metro Detroit (HCRAMD) seminar on September 28 in Ann Arbor, MI. A chapter of the National Association of Health Care Recruiters (NAHCR), HCRAMD is made up of over 50 members from 32 Detroit-based health care facilities.
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
FindaSeminar.comCheltenham based company, meta-morphose International, realised a long term ambition today when the first group of young South African Graduates began their year long development program at the Johannesburg training centre.
Jeffrey McKay has joined Buck Consultants as Chief Marketing Officer. He is located in the firm's Chicago office.McKay is responsible for Buck´s marketing strategy and execution. He has more than 20 years of marketing and sales experience.
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
MEDASSETS SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS SELECTS SHIFTWISE TO PROVIDE STAFFING MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO CUSTOMERSLeading GPO Chooses ShiftWise Service to Bring Increased Staffing Efficiency to Healthcare Organizations Nationwide
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
Buck Consultants Survey Indicates Slower Trend in Health Care Costs for EmployersThe increases for most health care coverages are slowing, according to a national survey of insurers and administrators released today by Buck Consultants.
Heat is on for Seniors Thanks to Information fromthe 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 Jacobson Group opens LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE, Further Expanding National PresenceThe Jacobson Group further expands its national presence with the opening of its 12th office in Los Angeles/Orange County. The niche human capital and professional services firm´s new office will primarily provide temporary and temp-to-hire services to area insurance, healthcare and financial service organizations through its flexible delivery arm, Jacobson Solutions.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Continues to IncreaseIn the last week, retailers have made the news with their plans to reduce the cost of generic drugs in the Tampa Bay, Fla. area.
RRU Launches Centre for Health Leadership and ResearchRoyal Roads University today took a major step into the health care leadership arena by launching the new Centre for Health Leadership and Research.
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 ®.
Accurate Background, Inc.Leading vendor of online benefits communications unveils powerful new compliance system to members.
NATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONSFOR EMPLOYERS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND SAFETYBusiness Group Also Releases Position Paper on Health Care Reform
New Mind Power Research RevealedOn Tuesday, October 10th at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Baron Mastery Institute, a world leader in mind power research will reveal new scientific information that proves that creating wealth is actually a science. Limited seats will be made available for this exclusive teleseminar.
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.
Arnold Milstein elected to membership in Institute of MedicineMercer Health & Benefits is first benefits firm to be represented in IOM
Cardium Health Expands Market Focus to Offer Customized Solutions for Taft-Hartley and Multiple Employer Plan SponsorsTaft-Hartley and multiple employer plan sponsors are being challenged to reduce rising healthcare costs while at the same time offer meaningful healthcare benefits to their members.
HEALTH ADVOCATE: A REMEDY FOR HEALTHCARE CONFUSIONHealthNow New York is the nation´s first health insurance plan to embed advocacy service for its entire membership
MHN´s smoking cessation and weight management programs are part of its growing suite of telephonic group servicesManaged Health Network, Inc. (MHN), a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT), announced today the launch of what the company believes to be the first-ever telephonic group weight management and smoking cessation programs, designed to increase employee use of behavioral health services and lower health care costs.
The Flu in the WorkplaceEmployers need to proactive measures to guard workers against illness
Group Retirement Savings: Desjardins Financial Security education program wins award of excellenceDesjardins Financial Security's Destination - Take Control of Your Retirement program for Group Retirement Savings participants approaching retirement won an award of excellence at the 2006 Insurance & Financial Communicators Association (IFCA) Awards Competition. The judges commented on the originality and effectiveness of the concept.
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.
AGING WORKFORCE SURVEY FINDS MOSTNURSE LEADERS WILL RETIRE BY THE YEAR 2020Data Cites Urgent Need for ImplementationOf Strategies to Recruit and Retain Nurses
Gordian Health Solutions, Inc. announced Phillip D. Suiter is taking the reins as president and chief executive officer of the Franklin, Tenn.-based population health management company.Dr. Beth A. Brooks Appointed To A Three-Year Term On The Valparaiso University College Of Nursing National CouncilBeth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, CHE and Senior Partner at JWT Employment Communications, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Valparaiso University College of Nursing National Council, compromised of alumni and friends who assist in enabling the College to focus on critical issues related to the future of the nursing profession. Founded in 1859, Valparaiso University is a four-year private college located in Valparaiso, Indianapolis.
Crisis Management Experts To Congregate at KronosWorks(TM) To Address Stay-Awake Issue of Creating and Implementing Business Continuity PlansCrisis management experts will congregate at KronosWorks(TM) to participate in a panel discussion titled, "Creating and Implementing Proactive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans".
Customizable, Agency-Wide System Gives Insurance Brokers an Edge With the Industry´s Most Complete Management ToolVirtual Drive, ReportCenter Tool highlight launch of Zywave´s BrokerageBuilder 4.0 Agency-Wide CRM.
Halogen Software's Employee Performance Management Solutions Selectedfor AHA EndorsementEndorsement Strengthens Halogen's Position as the Leading Provider ofEmployee Performance Management Solutions to Healthcare Organizations
Workplace Options To Host Webinar On Revolutionary "Person-First" Senior Caregiving PhilosophyGuest speaker John George to speak about his championship of a better way of life for older adults
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS STILL STRUGGLING TOATTRACT, RETAIN WORKERS, WATSON WYATT SURVEY FINDSU.S. health care organizations aren´t making much progress in the war for talent, and are finding it especially difficult to hold on to registered nurses and other critical-skill workers, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA).
Web site improvements offer employees and claimants faster, easier and more convenient access to personal benefits information.Lincoln Employer Markets today announced it has enhanced its Group Protection customer self-service Web site.
Prestige Care Hires Kronos(R) to Streamline Hiring Process; Innovative senior services organization reinforces reputation with implementation of advanced selection and hiring toolTo take the risk out of hiring and add more time for patient care, Prestige Care Inc. has selected the Workforce Acquisition(TM) solution from Kronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON). Prestige Care, a complete senior service organization, will implement the selection and hiring tool throughout 24 assisted living facilities and 19 skilled nursing facilities.
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.
Free Career Advice in New Video Podcast From the "Career Whisperer"Career guru Andrea Kay answers workers' questions with down-to-earth, kick-butt advice that gets you off the dime. Whether you're changing careers or want to get along better at work, it's like getting a personal consultation as the Career Whisperer sits down to have a career chat with you.
National Companies Support HPM BootcampWyeth Pharmaceuticals, Healthways, Inc. and The Fort Hill Company expand their presence in the health and productivity management space via new employer training initiative.
Executive Perks Keep Employees ConnectedAs technology threatens to make life easier, executive perquisites are one reason employees stay connected outside of the office.
Kronos(R) Reaches Talent Management Milestone; Enables More Than 1,000,000 Hires This YearDemonstrating its success in the talent management industry, Kronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) announced it has handled more than 1,000,000 hires through its Workforce Acquisition(TM) solution in the past 12 months.
HEALTH ADVOCATE: A REMEDY FOR HEALTHCARE CONFUSIONHealthNow New York is the nation´s first health insurance plan to embed advocacy service for its entire membership
WorldatWork and National Business Group on HealthCo-Develop E-Learning Program on HSA Fundamentals
Article Explains How to Bring Health and Productivity Management Theory to Street LevelHPM Bootcamp founder prescribes actionable steps for employers to implement innovative techniques and methodologies involving HPM.
Recent searches revealed an average number six ranking for Pharmaopportunities, whereas their two prThis number six ranking is the result of the company's in-house search engine optimization (SEO) campaign.
HR Buyers' Practices and Habits Revealed in New HRmarketer.com 'Trends' Report“Buyers’ Behavior" whitepaper offers exclusive data for HR/Benefits marketers who seek insight into buyers’ motivations
Top rankings the result of site value and SEO campaignPharmaopportunities, a career portal and job board for the pharmaceutical and life science Industry, announced today that it has achieved first page rankings on Google, Yahoo! and MSN for the keyword phrase "pharmaceutical jobs" after only nine months of online presence.
SSM HEALTH CARE SELECTS NINTH HOUSE, INC. TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE TLeadership Development Company to Provide SSM Health Care’s 24,000 Employees with Crucial Leadership, Management and Communication Skills for Exceptional Patient Care
NINTH HOUSE, INC. RANKED AMONG FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN NORTH AMERICA ON DELOITTE’S 2006 TECHNOLLeadership Development Company Attributes Stellar Revenue Growth to Markets’ Increased Focus on Developing, Engaging and Retaining Key Employees
CTI Receives Second Annual Nod as One of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and One of Saskatchewan's Top 1CTI, the developer of cfactor human resource and business process software, announced that it has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Saskatchewan's Top 10 Employers for the second year running. CTI offers a number of unique benefits to its employees such as a 5 day Rocky Mountain retreat for employees and spouses, an extended paid leave during the Christmas season and an on-site gym.
Addressing Disabilities Along the Job SearchAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 50 million people across the nation have some level of disability. For many of these people, finding a job, keeping it and being paid well can be challenging. Michael Farr and Daniel J. Ryan, Ph.D., believe many job seekers with disabilities would be more successful in their job search if they knew when and how to appropriately discuss a disability.
Moneytree and Nevada Partners Go Hand-In-HandMoneyTree will make a contribution of $100,000 to the Nevada Partners’ Youth Financial Literacy workshop.
MHN Government Services Associate Wins Domestic Violence Prevention AwardSan Diego Domestic Violence Council honors victim advocate Karen Norkowski.
Two-Thirds of Employees Want to Change Job Says New ResearchNew research shows that 66 percent of employees go to work wishing they were in a different job. More than 2,800 employees were polled by SWNS on behalf of online learning provider, SkillSoft.
'Techno Terror: Protect Your Employees and Systems from Rage'Presented by workplace strategy and technology expert, David Michah Kaufman
Healthcare Providers Turn to Leade Health for New Bariatric Surgery Coaching ServiceHealth Plans benefit from Leade service, which screens appropriate surgery candidates and helps them make behavioral changes.
NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp Now Allows Automatic Filing for Medicare Extra Help and Other Needed BenefitsThe National Council on Aging (NCOA) has added a new feature to its Web-based BenefitsCheckUp service that could assist several million people who are eligible for but have not enrolled in the Extra Help benefit available through Medicare's Prescription Drug Coverage (also known as Part D). The new service, available at www.benefitscheckup.org, could be especially helpful to the more than 630,000 who were "deemed eligible" in the first Medicare Part D enrollment period, but who have recently lost their eligibility for the low income subsidy and must now apply for it.
THE JACOBSON GROUP EXPANDS BOARD OF ADVISORS WITH APPOINTMENT OF NANCY L. LEAMING Due to significant growth, The Jacobson Group is expanding its Board of Advisors.
17th World Conference on Disaster ManagementEmergency Management and Business Continuity Working Together
MassMutual Offers Comprehensive Education Resources in Response to Pension Act In response to the recent Pension Protection Act (PPA) legislation, MassMutual Retirement Services has developed a comprehensive education program to help plan sponsors, financial professionals and participants understand the impact of the legislation on defined contribution and defined benefit plans and to provide tools and resources to help them address the resulting challenges and opportunities.
American Community Introduces Affordable Health Insurance Options American Community Mutual Insurance Company has introduced two new consumer-choice health insurance plans for employer groups, families and individuals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska, designed to make health insurance more affordable.
Survey Shows Rising Healthcare Costs Hurting Household Savings The Principal Financial Group Underwrites 2006 EBRI Health Confidence Survey
Learn How to Attract Your Ideal Retirement in One Day Revolutionize Retirement Boot CampRetirement Revolutionary and Life and Retirement Coach Lin Schreiber's Retire Retirement Boot Camp, scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the Interlaken Inn, Lakeville, CT, is the only one of its kind. It is designed for anyone 50 and over who realizes a traditional retirement is not for them, but doesn't know what is next. The Boot Camp delivers the tools necessary to move through this transition feeling energized, excited, and fully engaged, instead of worried or fearful. Attendees start seeing themselves and their futures in an entirely new light.
Kronos(R) leads discussion on stay-awake workplace issue of developing crisis management plansYesterday at KronosWorks(TM), a room full of executives from a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, heard from a panel of authorities on how to develop and implement business continuity plans.
Working Advantage Reaches Out to Corporate Purchasers with One-Stop Shopping ResourceA dedicated corporate purchasing section, featuring special savings on Working Advantage Gift Certificates, entices corporate holiday purchasers to simplify gift-giving.
THE JACOBSON GROUP EXPANDS ITS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TEAM Significant client response to Jacobson Solutions – Subject Matter Experts has led to the creation of two roles within The Jacobson Group.
HN Pioneers Telephonic Group Weight Management And Smoking Cessation ProgramsFirst services aimed at group care designed to improve employee use, lower health care costs.