Does Your Resume Irk Hiring Managers?For most job seekers, their resume will play the most significant role in their job search. Yet too often, it doesn't stand a chance of standing out from other resumes because it is too broad to make an impact on employers. In his newly released book, career expert Michael Farr teaches job seekers how to master the art of writing resumes that focus on the specific needs of the employer.
Wellsphere Launches Next Generation Online Wellness Community Wellsphere Launches Next Generation Online Wellness Community to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Personalization and social support key to sustaining healthy lifestyle.
Health Coaching a Key Employee Benefit in Controlling Healthcare Costs One of the biggest concerns of employers is containing the high cost of employee benefits – particularly healthcare expenses.
Vikram Singh has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, N.J. officeSingh joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as Senior Consultant. His expertise includes consulting on prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit management, health care cost containment strategies, vendor selection, and Medicare Part D issues.
Corporate Counseling Associates Expands Southeast U.S. Operations with Miami LocationNew region to launch January 1, 2008; will serve existing and new customers in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama
Vikram Singh has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, N.J. officeSingh joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as Senior Consultant. His expertise includes consulting on prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit management, health care cost containment strategies, vendor selection, and Medicare Part D issues.
BenefitsCheckUp Has Served Two Million SeniorsNCOA's online service has found nearly $6 billion in benefits for older Americans
Do you expect to be the primary caregiver for an older loved one within the next five years?The vast majority of respondents to a new caregiving poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, expect to provide care to older loved ones at some point within the next five years.
Auld Acquaintances Should Definitely Not Be Forgot in 2008! Keeping your professional network fresh in an uncertain job market is just one of the important New Year's Career Resolutions suggested by on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com.
Ten Ways to Quiet Your Mind During the HolidaysAuthor Jim Loehr, Ed.D., shows how to use your inner conversations to achieve inner balance, as well as mental, emotional and spiritual wellness during the year-end holidays. Free tools available from author's web site to promote full engagement and energy for life and work.
Millions of individuals today are caring for aging family members with Alzheimer's diseaseOne of the best things caregivers can do is to learn what they can about the disease.
Educate Employees on Shopping for BenefitsMost employees view the task of shopping for medical and retirement benefits as a nightmare. Research highlights one reason for this attitude: Many employees simply don’t understand basic benefits vocabulary. Employee Guide to Becoming a Smart Benefits Shopper is designed to provide employees a roadmap that covers benefits basics and helpful tips, analogies, guidelines and more.
Hudson Highland Group Completes Sale of its NetherlandsHudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP) today announced that it has completed the sale of its Dutch reintegration subsidiary, Hudson Human Capital Solutions B.V., to Workx! Holding B.V. ("Workx") for $0.7 million in cash and up to approximately $0.3 million in earn out consideration. Workx is controlled by the former Hudson leadership of this business.
WorldatWork Elects 2008 Board of Directors; Tracy J. O. Kofski, CCP, is Chair-ElectWorldatWork has elected its 2008 board of directors to guide the association through its next two years of operations.
"My Way Out" Earns Number One Spot on Amazon for Alternative RecoveryNew approach for problem drinkers finds a popular niche
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.
Morehead Webinar Presents Company’s Physician Affiliation Survey ModelSurvey process collects key data about physician attitudes and behaviors to drive desired outcomes
Vandover Names New PresidentMargery Marshall has been named president of Vandover, a premier provider of global relocation and career transition assistance.
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® 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.
An Up-to-Date Resume is Key to Stability in an Ever-Changing CareerWith the job market constantly in motion, it's essential for people to ensure their resume is strong, up-to-date, and available at a moment's notice. Yet too often, people wait until the last minute -- when they're suddenly laid off or interested in a spur of the moment job opportunity -- to begin crafting their resume. One of the most effective ways to stay prepared before it's too late is to turn to a professional resume writer for help, suggests Louise Kursmark, author of the newly released book, The Directory of Professional Resume Writers.
Enwisen Continues Momentum – Finishes Record Year with 80 New CustomersCompany Makes Significant Strides by Helping Employers Leverage Innovative Communications Technologies to Engage Today’s Internet-age Workforce
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.
Enwisen Continues Momentum – Finishes Record Year with 80 New CustomersCompany Makes Significant Strides by Helping Employers Leverage Innovative Communications Technologies to Engage Today’s Internet-age Workforce
Online navigational tool will help simplify searches for appropriate senior housingCase Management Society of America announces new tool,
the CMSA Senior Housing Locator by SNAPforSeniors®
SumTotal Systems Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2007 Results A Record Revenue Quarter is Expected - Exceeds Fourth Quarter Guidance
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.
EBI, iCIMS Announce Enhancements to Strategic AllianceLeaders in Talent Management broaden technology interface saving Customers Time and Money
New Book Reveals the Wage Wars between Men and WomenOn average, women earn a mere 75 percent of what men employed in the same occupation earn, according to The Editors at JIST, authors of the recently released reference Salary Facts Handbook. In the book, the authors shed light on the pay disparities between men and women and offer advice on how women can maximize their opportunity to earn equal pay for their employment.
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
Survey Shows Younger Employees Less Satisfied with JobsWorkplace Options' Study of Working Adults Reveals Younger Employees Seek New Levels of Benefits
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
Heart Disease #1 Killer Among WomenEven Small Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Risk for Heart Disease
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.
Career Expert Relates Finding a Job to Romancing Your ValentineThis Valentine's Day you might be looking for love. You might also be looking for a job. Fortunately, the art of wooing your love interest and impressing potential employers requires many of the same strategies, according to one career expert.
First Annual South Carolina Workers’ Comp Conference will take place on February 28 – 29, 2008The premiere conference features invaluable insights from 24 South Carolina and Southeastern U.S. leaders and experts who will innovatively present proven and cutting-edge cost-containment solutions, administrative strategies, and professional guidance in an interactive learning environment. The Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance and a key chief lobbyist for business interests will report and opine on the evolving impact of South Carolina’s 2007 workers’ compensation omnibus legislative reforms, Governor Mark Sanford’s Executive Order, and new workers’ compensation developments and trends affecting employers and workers throughout the state during 2008.
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
Sandy Shipley Appointed Director of International Partner ManagementPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Sandy Shipley, CRP, GMS, CERC, as Director of International Partner Management. Based in Primacy’s Dallas office, Shipley will oversee the Supply Chain Management practice, providing oversight for the company’s sourcing, selection, evaluation and on-going training of international partners. She will report to Jim Edwards, CRP, GMS, Vice President of Supply Chain Management.
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.
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.
SumTotal Systems Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 RevenueAnnounces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
MEDICAL COST INCREASES TO ACCELERATE WORLDWIDE OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS, WATSON WYATT POLL FINDSMedical 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.
HRsmart Announces Stellar 2007 Results Reflecting Growth In Revenue, Client Base and WorkforceAttributes Success to Strong Alliances & Expanded Global Presence
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.
Halogen Announces Record YearCompany Solidifies Leadership Position, Secures Strategic Wins Over
Competition
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.
Workers Cite Biggest Productivity Barriers in LifeCare® PollAsked to name the single biggest barrier to on-the-job productivity last year, the majority of workers cite being "overloaded," according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
IncentOne builds more client flexibility, employee choices into its health incentive solutionsLeader in integrated incentive solutions enhances health and productivity options
Equity markets post losses for fourth quarter, Mercer reportsGrowth indexes post gains for 2007 while value records a yearly loss
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
Institutional plans post negative fourth-quarter returns but annual 2007 returns remain positiveAll equity asset classes decline with the exception of emerging markets
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."
MassMutual Issues Corporate Responsibility ReportReport cites corporate responsibility as an integral part of business strategy
"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.
Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing - Career Management and Relocation Transition Firm Leverages Internal Talent to Further Strengthen Foothold in Market
Cullen Bunn has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Vandover, a St. Louis-based career management and relocation transition firm.
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.
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.
New White Paper Examines the Hallmarks, Advantages of a Strategic EAP over Gatekeeper Benefit Models“EAPs: Commodity or Workforce Investment?” now available to download from Corporate Counseling Associates
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.
Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business DevelopmentRelocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships
Workscape Recaps Banner Year; 2007 Record Sales Growth Attributed to New Clients and Strong Product Company’s Unique Leadership Position in Talent Management and Benefits Administration Categories Further Supported by Numerous Successful Implementations, Strategic Relationships and New Product Offerings
RSM McGladrey Receives The Conference Board Work Life Leadership Council’s Moving Into the Future AwRSM McGladrey, a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm, received The Conference Board’s Moving Into the Future Award for their innovative Coach-on-Call WorkLife solution. The annual award features companies that creatively address workplace issues that yield positive impact.
RSM McGladrey, Receives The Conference Board Moving Into the Future AwardRSM McGladrey, a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm, received The Conference Board’s Moving Into the Future Award for their innovative Coach-on-Call WorkLife solution. The annual award features companies that creatively address workplace issues that yield positive impact.
Education Level and Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k) InvestingEducation Level And Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k)Investing, Watson Wyatt Finds
Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business DevelopmentRelocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships
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
SOCIAL MEDIA: THE NEXT FRONTIER IN EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONWatson Wyatt Experts Say Social Media Can Benefit Employers;Guidelines for Use, Change Management the Key
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.
For Companies Going Through Job ReduRiseSmart Offers a New, More Proactive Approach to Outplacement Through RiseSmart Transition Management Services, “Job Concierges” Help Laid-Off Employees Find Their Next Job
PDMS Software Development Team GrowsThree New Appointments Underline Growth For Successful Software Company