Minimum Wage Increase Updates on FLSA Compliance BookFLSA Compliance: An Overview for the HR Professional is an updated overview with that will save time and help maintain compliance among federal, state and local rules.
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
Lynda Fleury selected for ISE Southeast Award 2008Unum and Home Depot IT executives honored for achievements in information security
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.
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
Acquisition Creates Top B2B Media Platform in Fast-Growing SegmentsCrossing Media, Owner of HRO Today, FAO Today, CRO and HRO Europe Magazines, Acquires SharedXpertise, Creating Top B2B Media Platform in Fast-Growth Segments
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.
Duane Lee has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Pittsburgh officeLee joins Buck from Hewitt Associates, where he served as Principal and Health Management Consulting Actuary. Prior to that, he spent 19 years with Buck.
Chamness Relocation: Celebrating 20 Years of SuccessChamness Relocation Services, Inc., a nationwide provider of destination services headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is proud to celebrate its 20 year anniversary.
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
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.
Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announces 2008 Work-Life Rising Star HonoreesAlliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an entity of WorldatWork that defines and recognizes innovation, best practices and work-life thought leadership, recently announced the recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star recognition program.
Enwisen to Present Workplace HR & Safety Magazine’s Onboarding Audio Conference Deepjot “DJ” Chhabra, president of Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions
Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum a benefits solution to address needs Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum, a benefits solution to address needs of small to midsize employers
Corporate Counseling Associates Helps Law Firms Retain Top Talent with Integrated EAP Corporate Counseling Associates Helps Law Firms Retain Top Talent with Integrated EAP & Work/Life ProgramsStress management, elder care assistance and counseling are key elements of an EAP & Work/Life program that enjoys above-average utilization rates among law firms.
U.S. Preventive Medicine and deCODE Genetics Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Personalized Medicine U.S. Preventive Medicine, a leading provider of prevention and corporate wellness programs, and deCODE Genetics, announced today they have signed a letter of intent to expand their businesses in the U.S. and internationally by adding genetic testing to their array of wellness and personalized medicine services.
Best-Selling Career Reference Forecasts the Future Job MarketThe most popular career reference ever, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, is hitting book shelves in a new 2008-2009 edition. Packed with updates, this authoritative resource has changed significantly from previous editions to include some surprising information about today's job market.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Maryland organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 93.1 to 99 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Prescription Solutions named winner in URAC's Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Prescription Solutions wins the Silver medal in first-ever
nationwide competition recognizing health management programs that
empower, protect consumers
The Wrong Civilian Work Environment can be Hazardous to the Health of Combat Exposed VeteransFormer Walter Reed psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia J. Washington explains, "veterans with combat related PTSD or similar challenges are significantly restricted in that certain reasonably predictable work environments will exacerbate their condition, albeit with substantial variation." Maryland headquartered DESTIN Enterprises, L.L.C. and Chicago-based Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C., in association with Dr. Washington, have developed a comprehensive training and education program known as PERCEVD, "Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities". Kaleidoscope's nationally renowned CEO, Doug Harris, projects that "PERCEVD is essential for managing interplay between reasonable accommodations and conduct rules for combat exposed veterans, whether an employer's related goal is diversity and inclusion, ADA or USERRA compliance."
Alegent Health Partners with Enwisen to Deliver World-Class Onboarding SolutionEnwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that Alegent Health, the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa, has selected and gone live with Enwisen’s AnswerSource Onboarding solution – a leading onboarding orchestration technology that automates the three key components of onboarding: task management, forms management and socialization.
Management Should Commit to Skills Say Senior Healthcare ProfessionalsSenior healthcare professionals voting at a Skills for Health consultation event believe that high level commitment and investment in skills transformation is critical to improving patient care.
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies as Much as $45 Billion a Year,The Conference Board ReportsThe rate of obesity in the United States has doubled in the last 30 years, and those extra pounds weigh on companies’ bottom lines, according to a new report from The Conference Board. Today, 34 percent of American adults fit the definition of “obese.”
JWT INSIDE Presents Summer Webinar SeriesJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, announced it will host a webinar series for clients discussing trends and current topics related to health care recruitment. The tight team of experts from JWT INSIDE will present on the topics of Search Engine Marketing, Emerging Media, Metrics, Social Networking and more. The webinar series, “Health Care Summer Series of Webinars” begins this month with “Search Engine Marketing in Health Care Recruitment”.
New "Wellness Score" from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in AdvanceOnline questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.
Alliance for Wellness ROI, Inc. Selects VitalSpring as Exclusive Technology PartnerBMW NA, Henry Ford Health System, Kraft Foods Global Inc., Mastercard Worldwide and Schlumberger Will Leverage the VitalSpring Award-Winning Health Benefits Solution to Drive Industry Standards For Wellness Programs
A Complimentary Webcast for HR and Benefits Executives is Scheduled for April 22nd
Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative releases new guidelines for health care purchasersFramework includes sample RFI language, advantages of buying care that reflects patient centered medical home concept
Ceridian LifeWorks Healthy Habits Coaching added to Military OneSource offeringsMilitary Service Members and Their Families Now Have Access To Health Coaching, Weight and Stress Management Solutions
NCOA Announces Grants for Expanding Self-Management ProgramThe Atlantic Philanthropies Support Projects to Help Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
Depression among college students is on the rise: Parents need to know warning signsWhile estimates of the number of students with mental health issues vary, there is no denying that action needs to be taken to reverse this upward trend.
Marie Moran and Company introduces a workshop for individuals at life and career turning pointsTravel Healthcare Website RedesignTravel Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of their new interactive website redesign. Travel Healthcare is a niche portal for healthcare professionals where employers can post jobs for healthcare personnel and healthcare professionals can anonymously post their upcoming availability for a new opportunity. Healthcare professionals are able to plan their entire year on the site and automatically receive matches to their geographical and timing preferences. Travel Healthcare has listings from all of the major healthcare facilities across the U.S. and also provides jobseekers with exclusive job opportunities not listed on other sites.
National Council on Aging and Human Arc: Partnering to Help Low Income Health Plan MembersNew partnership enables members of participating Medicare health plans to determine their potential qualification for benefits programs and then, if qualified, get expert assistance to apply and get enrolled.
Ohio Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Ohio results found the average premium increase was 9.6 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Illinois Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Indiana Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Michigan Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State Coverage MandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings Thus Far
LifeCare® Partners with AGS Foundation for Health in Aging To Deliver Expertise and Resources LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that it has become a corporate partner of the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, the national non-profit organization of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), which advocates on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.
Nebraska Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Nebraska results found the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
SumTotal Systems Reports First Quarter 2008 Results Achieves Record Revenue and Profit SumTotal® Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of learning, performance, and talent management solutions, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
AWLP Announces 2008 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award RecipientsAccenture, Ernst & Young and USAA Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs
New ACTion Assessment and Planning Tool Helps Companies Launch Worksite Wellness ProgramsSix-step pre-planning tool from ACI Specialty Benefits helps companies take wellness programs from idea to successful reality
Vandover Launches Enhanced WebsiteAugmented Website reveals new face for established relocation industry force.
Spica goes deeper into real-time workforce managementSpica (www.spica.com), the leading SE European provider of automatic identification solutions, has acquired Slovenian software technology firm Nimus (www.nimus.si). Nimus is specialised in automatic workforce scheduling for healthcare; with a number of successful references, mostly in the daycare sector.
CuraLinc Healthcare Acquires Weber & Associates EAPCuraLinc Healthcare (www.curalinc.com), a leading behavioral health and wellness provider based in Chicago, Illinois, announced today the acquisition of Weber & Associates, one of the largest specialized providers of Employee Assistance (EAP) and Managed Behavioral Healthcare Services in the Midwest, currently covering more than 65,000 employees.
Mercer urges changes to FASB disclosure proposal for retirement plan assetsMercer today urged the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to modify its proposed expansion of employers’ disclosures of pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets. In a comment letter sent to the FASB, Mercer expressed concern that certain aspects of the new disclosure standards could be too costly to employers and that implementation by year-end 2008, as called for in the FASB proposal, will be a struggle for plan sponsors – particularly those with multiple plans and geographies. Mercer called for a one-year extension of the effective date of new disclosures under the proposal.
Hudson Highland Group Reports 2008 First Quarter Financial ResultsHudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Tennessee Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Tennessee results found the average premium increase was 10 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Chuck Green Joins LifeCare® as Chief Marketing OfficerLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that Chuck Green has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for its overall strategic marketing vision and for brand management, enhancing market awareness, and supporting sales and customer acquisition efforts. Green reports to LifeCare's CEO, Peter G. Burki.
Employees Without Access to Health Coverage Outside Work Are Far Less Likely to RetireRetirement Plan Coverage is also a Factor, According to Watson Wyatt
Salary.com™ Reports Moms in U.S. Would Earn $116,805 while Moms in Canada Would Earn $126,5932008 Annual Valuation of Mom’s Job Shows Impact of Company Size on Mom’s
Salary Calculation; Salary Calculation Expanded for Moms in Canada
Worldwide ERC® and Primacy Relocation Name 2008’s “Best Cities for Relocating Families™”Worldwide ERC®, the association for workforce mobility, and Primacy Relocation® announced that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Omaha/Council Bluffs, Nebraska/Iowa; and Rockingham County/Stafford County, New Hampshire are 2008’s Best Cities for Relocating Families™ among large, medium and small U.S. metropolitan areas.
White paper, podcast by Hummingbird clarify engagement in health coaching programsEngagement Key to Health Coaching Success, but Elusive Definitions Prevail, says Hummingbird Coaching Services
Buck Consultants Issues White Paper on Links Between Executive Compensation and Company PerformanceBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world’s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, has published a white paper titled “Can Your Long-Term Incentive Plan Become More Performance Based Again?” The paper assesses the relative strength of the linkages between company performance and each type of equity when included in a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
Fiserv Wins Gold Award as One of the Best Employers for Healthy LifestylesWellness program singled out among the nation’s best by National Business Group
WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition to Feature Presentation by Enwisen and The Midland Company
National Business Group on Health Honors Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles52 Employers Recognized for Promoting Healthy Workplaces
SILVERLINK AND INCENTONE PARTNER TO DELIVER INCENTIVES SILVERLINK AND INCENTONE PARTNER TO DELIVER INCENTIVES AS A KEY COMPONENT FOR HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONSHealthcare Enterprises Can Now Leverage Personalized Communications and Incentive Management Expertise to Effectively Engage Healthcare Consumers
"finding high-quality care" -- the top reply to a recent poll by LifeCare®, Inc.Asked to cite their top priority when finding eldercare, 39 percent of those caring for older loved ones said it is "finding high-quality care" -- the top reply to a recent poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry. The next two most popular responses were "finding care that can handle my loved one's special needs" (26 percent) and "finding affordable care" (21 percent).
Quality Is Top Priority When Finding EldercareQuality Is Top Priority When Finding Eldercare; Special Needs Care Places Second, Affordability Third
Sandra Runco Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorSandra Runco has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's New York office.
Enwisen Sells Broker Suite to PlanSource Enwisen Sells Broker Suite to PlanSource – Move Allows 100% Focus on Continuing Leadership in Workforce Communications Market
Unum adds innovative benefit to support working parentsCompany will contribute to 529 plan for new children of employees