Workplace Wellness Programs Target Preventive CareWorkplace Wellness continues to be a growing concern for companies. Healthcare costs are increasing from 5 to 15% a year, with a vast majority (80%) attributed to costs associated with chronic illness.
Global Expansion Marks 25th Anniversary of Workplace OptionsTwenty-five years after Workplace Options (WPO) began offering work-life consulting and training services, the once-small company is now the world's largest provider of work life employee benefits, spanning four continents and 80 countries.
Global Expansion Marks 25th Anniversary of Workplace OptionsLargest U.S. Provider of Work-Life Benefits Continues to Shape the Industry While Overcoming Decades of Change
Chubb Named a “Best Company for Multicultural Women”The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has been named a “2007 Best Company for Multicultural Women” by Working Mother magazine.
Corporate Counseling Associates Offers Workplace Violence Prevention ServicesCCA cautions against overreacting after high-profile incidents; program equips organizations to identify signs and symptoms of “at risk” situations
Lingle to Receive 2007 Work Life Legacy AwardKathleen M. Lingle, Director of Alliance for Work-Life Progress, has been named an honoree of the 2007 Work Life Legacy Award presented by Families and Work Institute to recognize outstanding leaders in the work-life movement. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes at 480/348-7285. Visit www.awlp.org.
State of Montana Brings Much More Than Just “SOME Info” to 13,000 Employees “SOME Info” portal allows employees to manage the entire range of “hire-to-retire” work/life events with 24x7 access to personalized, searchable communications and decision support
Montana Brings Much More than Just “SOME Info” to 13,000 Employees with Enwisen’s AnswerSource “SOME Info” portal allows employees to manage the entire range of “hire-to-retire” work/life events with 24x7 access to personalized, searchable communications and decision support.
Workplace Options President Alan King Voted Onto Distinguished Human Resources Top 100 ListAlan King, president of Workplace Options (WPO), the world's largest provider of work-life employee benefits, has been recognized by HR's elite and named to the HR Top 100 Most Influential list in the United Kingdom.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Announces A New Health and Wellness ProgramHarris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, announced today the implementation of a new health and wellness program, Healthy Changes. Healthy Changes targets the behaviors that lead to unhealthy lifestyles and helps employees to change them in order to lead healthier lives.
Pharmaceutical Strategies Group Welcomes New Talent In the SoutheastFormer Bank of America SVP Brian Wilson joins PSG as pharmacy benefit consultant
Centre Partners Announces Acquisition of Orion InternationalLeading Middle Market Private Equity Firm Partners with Veteran Management Team to Acquire Nation’s Largest Military Recruiting and Consulting Firm
Centre Partners Announces Acquisition of Orion InternationalLeading Middle Market Private Equity Firm Partners with Veteran Management Team to Acquire Nation’s Largest Military Recruiting and Consulting Firm
Workscape Promotes Bill Bergen to Senior Vice President and Chief Information OfficerWorkscape, a proven provider of outsourced benefits, compensation and performance management solutions, has promoted Bill Bergen to the position of senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO.)
URAC, announced the rollout of a new awards competition for the nation’s best programs The 2008 Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards, Conference & Exhibit Program, to be held March 25-26, 2008 in Orlando, will feature the Best Practices award winners among entries from health plans, pharmacy benefit management organizations, care/medical management companies and health information technology companies.
Guardian Relocation Inc. expands into Fort Wayne market Indianapolis-based firm opens new officeGuardian Relocation Inc., an Atlas Van Lines agent, has opened a new office in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Fort Wayne office, which opened May 11, is the second location for Indianapolis-based Guardian.
New Survey Links Mental Health Issues in the Workplace to Higher Indirect Company CostsNew survey finds mental health issues in the workplace becoming one of the most expensive indirect costs for employers and highlights a growing need for "Employee Assistance Programs".
Berman Moving & Storage Inc. becomes Atlas Van Lines agentBedford Heights, Ohio, firm joins network of more than 500 agents
Health Fitness Corporation emphasizes science behind health and fitness management with new RDO div.HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) is putting more than a few exceptional heads together to advance the science behind fitness and health management.
The 2008 Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards, Conference March 25-26, 2008RAC, the independent, nonprofit leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs, announced the rollout of a new awards competition for the nation’s best programs that promote consumer empowerment and protection.
Health Fitness Corporation Emphasizes Science Behind Health and Fitness Management with New RDO Div.HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) is putting more than a few exceptional heads together to advance the science behind fitness and health management.
U.S. Employees Pack Their Bags for a Summer VacationAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a summer vacation.
New Consulting Service Launched at 59th Annual SHRM Conference to Help Human Resource ManagersNew Consulting Service Launched at 59th Annual SHRM Conference to Help Human Resource Managers and Benefit Consulting Firms Address Long Term Healthcare Planning in the Workforce
G&M Moving and Storage Inc. under new ownershipCincinnati agency ensures smooth transition during change of ownership
C&B Consulting Introduces LifeGuide, a Comprehensive Work/Life ResourceWeb-based tool designed to improve productivity.
C&B Consulting Introduces LifeGuide, a Comprehensive Work/Life Resource C&B Consulting Group, a strategically-focused benefits advisory firm, today announced the release of LifeGuide, a comprehensive work/life resource available to employees 24 hours a day. LifeGuide is designed to help manage time-consuming work/life issues that many employees face in today’s demanding business world.
MyHealthCoach.com Helps Employees Keep Fitness CommitmentsMyHealthCoach.com is a valuable employee benefit to help workers balance work and family issues.
Ultimate Software Schedules Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results Conference Call Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end, strategic human
resources, payroll and talent management solutions, will be hosting a
conference call on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
ACS/Buck to Provide Lafarge Canada With Pension Plan Administration ServicesACS/Buck, one of Canada’s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, today announced that it has been retained by Lafarge to continue providing administration services for Lafarge’s Canadian defined benefit pension plans. ACS/Buck has provided services to Lafarge since 1997.
CALLS TO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON THE RISE Bensinger, DuPont & Associates (BDA), a national Employee Assistance Program and helpline organization, has seen a 74% increase in the number of calls to its EAP services in the first six months of 2007 versus the same time period in 2006.
Shooting Star Casino Achieves 250 Percent ROI with Kronos® for GamingNucleus Research finds that increased productivity, improved employee morale, and enhanced management of FMLA-related cases contribute to ROI
Web-Based Software Adds MySpace-Style Features to Connect Workers, Reduce TurnoverSocial Networking Enters HR World with Mentor Scout 2.0,
Aiding Talent Management & Retention for Younger Employees
Zywave Unveils Latest Version of Powerful Claims Analysis Tool for Benefits BrokersFor a broker, the gap in the supply of reliable, easily understood healthcare cost and utilization reporting presents a tremendous service opportunity. Claims analysis tools like Decision Master Warehouse helps brokers determine options that reduce costs but still benefit the employees, increasing the value of their services to their clients and differentiating themselves from the competition.
Corporate Executive Board and Allen & Company LLC Make Strategic Investment in Real-Time Salary DataFunding for PayScale, Inc. signals increasing business and consumer need for Web-based compensation source.
Human Resources Technology Company Announces New Sales DirectorBrian Stenklyft to work with brokers, carriers, human resources managers
in San Francisco, Sacramento and Northernmost California to help companies
automate benefits management with BeneTrac
Workplace Options Partners with EAP Expert to Provide New Enterprise Software SolutionWorkplace Options (WPO), the world's largest provider of work-life employee benefits, continues to broaden its services and capabilities for EAPs with the recent partnership with EAP Expert Inc.’ a leading provider of technology and professional service solutions to both internal and external EAPs around the world.
Clearpicture Teams Up With Hr.Com For Best Practices Webcast SeriesHR Professionals gain tools and insight into increasing engagement for improving business outcomes
Decision Times Features Military Job Fair Success Tips from CivilianJobs.comGeorge Bernloehr, COO of CivilianJobs.com, quoted in article about military job fairs.
Gloria Lesmeister Joins Buck Consultants as Houston Retirement Practice Leader Gloria Lesmeister has joined Buck Consultants as Principal and Houston Retirement Practice Leader.
Ten Caregiver Tips to a Safe Home Environment for Aging Loved Ones Offered by ShirleyBOARD.comCaregivers who watch out for their loved ones from a distance can actually help prevent accidents by taking a few precautionary steps when they are visiting. Here are ten simple things you can do to make your loved one's home a safer place to live, compiled from ShirleyBOARD.com, an online community for people caring for aging loved ones.
Business Week Magazine Selects Fiserv in Top 100 IT Companies for 2007Technology improvements and shareholders’ return part of criteria
Business Week Magazine Selects Fiserv in Top 100 IT Companies for 2007Technology improvements and shareholders’ return part of criteria
Workplace Options Offers 24-Hour Call Center Services to EAP and Behavioral Healthcare CustomersWork-life provider now offers intake and referral service which incorporates crisis intervention, critical incident response and triage services for behavioral healthcare providers nationwide.
Corporate Counseling Associates Helps The New York Times Company “Put a Face” on their EAPPersonal care, responsiveness of counselors boost staff utilization, ensure productivity for Times Company
Aspiria Corp. Announces Acquisition of LINK Employee Assistance Professionals Inc.Expansion Increases Opportunity for Greater Market Share in Rapidly Changing Industry by Creating a More Robust, Psychological Support System for Companies and their Employees.
New survey finds that 60% of working mothers prefer part-time.Orange County, California Recruitment Company Embraces Part-Time Working Mother Business Model
WorldatWork Survey: Pay Raises Projected to PlateauTighten your belts: employee pay raises will experience little change if any in 2008. The average salary budget increase for 2007 is 3.9 percent, an increase of 0.1% from last year, according to the 34th annual WorldatWork Salary Budget Survey (SBS).
Worklife MainAl Phelps has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as Principal. Phelps joins Buck from Mercer Human Resources Consulting, where he had served in its Chicago and Mexico City offices. His expertise includes global benefits plan design, valuations, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance issues.
Research from the Kenexa Research Institute Examines Men and Women’s Views of Work/Life BalanceKenexa Research Institute Finds That When It Comes To Work/Life Balance, Men and Women Are Not Created Equal
Synergy Software Technologies and the National Council on Aging Integrate SAMS and BenefitsCheckUpSynergy Software Technologies and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) have announced the integration of SAMS and BenefitsCheckUp.
NCOA and HealthSpring Expand Ability to Connect Seniors With BenefitsThe National Council on Aging (NCOA) continues to find innovative ways to help more seniors find benefits programs they may be missing.
Poor Employee Health Costlier Than Employers ThinkLarge multi-employer study shows that the full costs of poor health dwarf those of direct medical spending alone; musculoskeletal problems, depression, fatigue and other workplace health conditions are significant contributors
James Clark Joins Buck Consultants as Director James Clark has joined Buck Consultants as Director in its Secaucus, NJ office.
Ultimate Software Reports Q2 2007Recurring Revenues Up by 36% and New ARR of $7 Million
World-Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Cary L. Hirsch to Lead Clinical Trials in Cardiac Medicine Cary L. Hirsch, M.D., F.A.C.C., Co-director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., has been appointed to the newly-created position of Medical Director for Clinical Trials, announced Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator for Good Samaritan Hospital.
Bidhire.com Announces Launch of Employment-Services Web Site and Site Ownership OpportunityNew Web site www.bidhire.com provides a forum for employers and job-seekers to connect through direct hiring as well as a bidding system. In addition, customers have the opportunity to obtain partial ownership of the Bidhire.com site by completing a few simple steps.
URAC’s first-ever Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation standards now available to the marketMore than 52 percent of market included in Beta test
Jackson & Coker, Awarded Certification from the Joint CommissionJackson & Coker, the Nation’s first physician recruitment company, achieved the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care staffing services from The Joint Commission.
Seapine Software, Inc. Making Strides to Promote FitnessPromoting Wellness among Sedentary Workers
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Workout at Work -- Kronos Optimal Health Company Offers Exercise TipsThe Kronos Optimal Health WOW! (Work on Wellness) workplace wellness program is designed to give professionals fast, fun and easy ways to start improving their health by adding exercise to the workday.
Cammack LaRhette Consulting Survey Finds 90% of Organizations Offer Some Form of Voluntary Benefits New York, NY (July 31, 2007) Cammack LaRhette Consulting surveyed 138 organizations on voluntary employee-paid benefits. Close to 90% of employers in the survey offered some form of voluntary benefit, with life insurance being the most prevalent, offered by 75% of respondents.
70% of Americans Receive Their Prescription Medications through PBM CompaniesURAC’s first-ever Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation standards now available to the market. More than 52 percent of market included in Beta test.
More Ohio Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 93.9 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Ohio survey of 339 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 9.2 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 15.2 percent.
Kopos & Baker Experiences Growth in 1st and 2nd Quarters Kopos & Baker, Inc., is experiencing exciting growth in its recruiting and contingent workforce teams. K&B is an international holding company serving the human capital management industry, with specializations in health and life sciences, defense, engineering, niche technical and international talent acquisition, and was recently named the number one executive recruitment firm in the Philadelphia region.
SURVEY FINDS MORE WOMEN CALL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS…. But Men Call More on a Number of Surprising Issues
Kentucky and Tennessee Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-five percent of companies in Kentucky and Tennessee had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Arkansas and Oklahoma Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-nine percent of companies in Arkansas and Oklahoma had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Health Fitness Corporation adds new clients American Electric Power among new contracts
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Teams up with American Camp AssociationToday’s working parents need tools to help with important decisions about their children’s activities and care, and assistance with finding the right summer camp is top on the list. Harris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, has recently announced its partnership with the American Camp Association® (ACA) to provide user-friendly, self-search summer camp tools and expert content for parents and children about the camp experience.
Darlene Duff to represent Atlas Van Lines at WEPEN EvansvilleDarlene Duff, supervisor of national accounts for Atlas Van Lines’ Specialized Transportation Group (STG), has been selected to participate in a national leadership program. The Women Executive Peer Exchange Network (WEPEN) connects emerging leaders and senior executives during several professional development events over an 18-month period.
USA Today Names NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp.org a Cyberspace 'Gem'The National Council on Aging's (NCOA) BenefitsCheckUp.org was recently named the best retirement finance site on the Web by a group of USA Today staffers.
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Health Plans, Watson Wyatt and RAND Corporation Study Finds
Florida Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-eight percent of companies in Florida had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Florida annual survey of 271 employers.
Michael Young has joined Buck Consultants as Principal in its Secaucus, NJ office. Young joins Buck from Commerce Banc Insurance Services, where he served as Senior Vice President.
Availity Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS Suite with 3-Year E-Learning ContractInnovative health care information network chooses GeoExpress? LMS platform delivered Software as a Service to manage enterprise learning.
Hidden Employee Benefit Costs - Lawsuits, Legislation and Employer Demands Fuel ReformHidden Employee Benefit Costs - Lawsuits, Legislation and Employer Demands Fuel Reform in the Insurance and Securities Industries
Employee benefits advocate provides tools for employers to mitigate their employee benefit liabilities and improve their employee benefit programs.
'Houston, We Have an Annoying Co-worker!'Ceridian LifeWorks reveals stress relief habits that stress others out; seven tips for effective stress management.
Mideast Employees Vote for Smoking Ban in the Workplace98% of professionals in the Middle East prefer smoking to be banned or restricted in the workplace
Sen. Dave Durenberger joins Health Fitness Corporation’s Board of DirectorsDurenberger served three terms in the Senate, sponsoring numerous bills that focused on public health and safety.
Kenexa Announces Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2007Kenexa (Nasdaq: KNXA), a leading provider of software, services and proprietary content that enable organizations to more effectively recruit and retain employees, today announced its operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Survey Finds Most Job Seekers Are Without ThanksA recent survey indicates that 76 percent of executives consider thank-you notes in their hiring decision. Yet only 36 percent of job candidates actually take advantage of this final opportunity to impress employers and recruiters. In their new book, Quick Job Interview Guide, Michael Farr and the Editors at JIST offer essential guidance for how to master the thank-you note and ace other key interview steps.
Executive Health Coach and MyHealthCoach.com Programs Help Driven Workers Avoid StressCompany performance can many times be linked to the sustained contribution of its leadership team. Hummingbird's Executive Health Coach program is a vital "perk" for executives, keeping them performing at top levels.
Evolve® Career Center Makes It Easier to Enter the Nursing and Healthcare ProfessionOver 25,000 listings for nursing and healthcare jobs provided by HEALTHeCAREERS Network.
Richard Parrish has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its Fort Wayne officeParrish joins Buck from Fidelity Employee Services Company, where he served in the outsourcing group.
New Evolve® Career Center Makes it Easier to Enter the Nursing and Healthcare ProfessionsMore than 25,000 nursing and healthcare jobs for health professions students provided by the HEALTHeCAREERS Network.
HRmarketer.com Introduces New Benefit for MembersNew member perks service offers exclusive discounts on more than 22,000 products and services.
New fitness guidelines clarify how much exercise is really enough Health Fitness Corporation applauds clearer protocols
SMARTPOST ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BIZJOURNALS AND ONTARGETJOBSWebsites bring greater visibility for hard-to-reach passive candidates
North and South Carolina Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-nine percent of companies in North and South Carolina had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-eight percent of companies in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life ProgramsNow accepting applications for 2008 AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Could your organization be among the ranks of Massachusetts General Hospital, Sun Microsystems, The U.S. Army, and the nation of Singapore? All of these have been recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. As the highest honor offered by AWLP, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award will be presented at the annual WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition being held May 20-23, 2008 in Philadelphia.
ShirleyBOARD.com Recommends Caregivers Plan Now for Legal and Financial ResponsibilitiesNew article combined with ShirleyBOARD’s online community and free web-based tools help Caregivers find appropriate legal and financial advice.
Florida Employees Pack Their Bags for VacationAccording to the newly released Compensation Data – Florida results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 14.9 vacation days on average.
Enwisen Partners with Nissan North America to Build World-Class HR Shared Services Center Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that Nissan North America has selected Enwisen’s AnswerSource Knowledge Center as the communications, decision support and case management foundation for its new HR Shared Services Center and direct access employee portal.
Cytiva Software Inc. Announces Record Second Quarter ResultsCytiva’s SonicRecruit recruiting system continues to fuel impressive growth for leading talent management software provider.
HRCI Hires New Executive DirectorThe Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) announced today the appointment of its new Executive Director, Mary E. Power.
Book Provides Solutions to Telework QuestionsTeleworking is critical to attracting and retaining top talent. Although several books have been published on the subject in recent years, Telework: A Critical Component of Your Total Rewards Strategy, published by WorldatWork Press, helps organizations successfully implement or expand telework options to support additional important operational goals of the organization.
NCOA Recognizes Chicago’s Continued Leadership in Finding and Enrolling Seniors in Benefits ProgramsMore Than $500 Million in Benefits Found.