Trustnode Increases Participation Rates of Voluntary Group Insurance Products Trustnode Increases Participation Rates of Voluntary Group Insurance Products with Online Interactive Conversation Platform
New Health Reform Law Claim Denial Appeal Book Announced for Healthcare Providers New Health Reform Law Claim Denial Appeal Book Announced for Healthcare Providers to Comply with New PPACA Deadline - 09/23/2010
The First New Health Reform Law, PPACA, Claim Denial Appeal CD Book Was Announced by ERISAclaim.com for Healthcare Providers to Appeal Claim Denials and Delays, to Comply with New Health Reform Law, Going into Effect on Sept. 23, 2010, for All Group Health Plans And Healthcare Providers.
A New Horizon Credit Counseling Sees an Increase in Debt Among Disabled AmericansThe Americans with Disabilities Act, which helped ensure equal rights for the disabled, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this July. This milestone civil rights act made certain types of discrimination based upon disability illegal. According to A New Horizon Credit Counseling, a nonprofit credit counseling agency, disabled Americans are struggling with a new challenge – debt.
Brilliant DeductionsBusinesses can still reap tax benefits from employee transportation programs in 2010
SkillSniper Launches New Skill-Based Job Search Technology to Spur Employment Faster than Resumes SkillSniper.com recently launched a new skill-based employment job search technology that delivers unprecedented employer and job seeker matching capabilities. What used to take days or weeks can literally be done in minutes. Both employed and unemployed job seekers leverage their actual job skills, instead of being buried in a heap of resumes with hundreds of unqualified candidates.
Industry-Recognized Credentials Will Help Build Strong Manufacturing WorkforceThe National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President John Engler issued this statement today following the introduction of the America Works Act (S. 3529) by Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC):
The Continental Group Names Dale Ziemer as Director of Talent Acquisition The Continental Group (TCG), the largest property management company in Florida, announced that it has named Dale Ziemer to Director of Talent Acquisition. Ziemer’s responsibilities will include the overall selection and hiring process, while building a strong pipeline of qualified candidates at all levels to meet the goals and the objectives of the company’s growth plan. Ziemer will report directly to Wendy Pennie, Vice President of Human Resources for The Continental Group.
Herzing Educational System to Host “Discovery Days” at 14 of its U.S. and Canadian CampusesHerzing Educational System to Host “Discovery Days” at 14 of its U.S. and Canadian Campuses to Assist Individuals Interested in Exploring a Career Change
Spring Team Wins Big in Risk & Insurance’s Benefits Power Brokers IssueKaren English, Karin Landry and Teri Weber have been named in Risk and Insurance magazine’s 2010 Benefits Power Broker issue. Every June, Risk and Insurance magazine profiles the top Power Brokers in specific benefits product groups – disability, healthcare, retirement and voluntary - choosing 4 to 6 winners in each category.
Ascentis Announces the Launch of Ascentis Time, a New Time and Attendance SolutionAscentis Corporation, a market leader in easy-to-use human resources software and online payroll services, announced the release of Ascentis Time, Ascentis’ new time and attendance solution.
DuPont Launches Ethics & Compliance Training CurriculumDuPont Sustainable Solutions announces a new Ethics & Compliance training curriculum to help organizations meet corporate compliance requirements and champion ethical business practices.
Aflac Named to Computerworld's List of 100 Best Places to Work in ITAflac, the company that pays policyholders benefits fast when they are hurt or sick, has been named to Computerworld magazine's 2010 list of 100 Best Places to Work in IT. This is the 11th year that Aflac has appeared on the prestigious list. The complete list is part of the weekly publication's 17th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, and is published in the June 21 issue of Computerworld and online at Computerworld.com.
HireRight Announces Availability of 2010 Employment Screening Benchmarking ReportSurvey Reveals 90 Percent of Respondents Expect to Hire or for Workforce Size to Remain Unchanged
ARMA International Announces Open Registration for 55th Annual Conference & ExpoARMA International, the authority on records and information management, has opened registration for its 55th Annual Conference & Expo to be held November 7-10, 2010, at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, Calif.
Market Leader Workscape Unveils Business Rules Engine to Support Flexible Total Rewards ManagementSophisticated Functionality Combined with Ease-of-Use Enables Workscape EligibilityManager™ to Reduce HR’s Reliance on IT Staff
HireRight Acquires Powerchex, a Leading UK-based Screening ProviderHireRight, Inc, a leader in on-demand employment background and drug screening, announced today the close of its acquisition of Powerchex Limited, a leading pre-employment screening firm based in the United Kingdom. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Mercer to acquire ORC Worldwide, creating an unparalleled provider of human resource information■ Transaction creates the pre-eminent leader in international HR information and talent management solutions
■ Acquisition strengthens related consulting, conference and educational services
■ ORC’s international positioning complements Mercer’s global network and capabilities
European project publishes Corporate Social Responsibility guidelines for the construction sectorA European project on Building Responsible Competitiveness, co-funded by the European Commission, has published corporate social responsibility (CSR) guidelines for companies in the construction sector.
AREVA Recognized as a Top Work Place in San Francisco Bay Area AREVA, a global leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in renewable energy, announces today that it has been named a Top Work Place by the Bay Area News Group* for its operations in San Jose, Calif. AREVA is ranked at 29 in the small business category.
ExpertPlan Expands Into 401(k) Retirement Plan Consulting ExpertPlan announced today that as of Tuesday, June 4, 2010, Redwood Administrators, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of ExpertPlan, Inc., based in East Windsor, NJ. For ExpertPlan, a leading private label retirement plan recordkeeper, this is the fourth acquisition in twenty four months. Redwood Administrators, Inc. currently provides retirement plan services and administration to over 570 plans.
STR Responsible Sourcing Becomes First Accredited Responsible Jewellery Council AuditorSTR Responsible Sourcing (STR RS), a leading global provider of ethical sourcing consulting services, today announced that it has become the first auditing firm accredited by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) to verify members’ compliance with the RJC System.
Kenexa Delivers Emerging Market Leadership Program to Help Vodafone Qatar Embrace DiversityKenexa Delivers Emerging Market Leadership Program to Help Vodafone Qatar Embrace Diversity and Achieve High Performance
Company striving to become the country’s most admired company
Jobs2web to Fuel Hiring At Dow AgroSciencesTop-tier Agricultural Company Cites Need for Proactive Pursuit of Talent as Primary Reason for Selection
myStaffingPro Applicant Tracking System Unveils Widget-Based Dashboard at SHRMNew user dashboard offers more flexibility and one-click access to key functionality
RememberItNow! LLC introduced today a new eHealth service RememberItNow! LLC introduced today a new eHealth service which helps employees take medications correctly by sending reminders to their cell phone. RememberItNow! also makes it simple to maintain a personal health record and create an interactive private care community.
EEA LAUNCHES NEW CURRICULUM AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMProgram Provides Framework for “Enterprise Engagement” Essential to Success Over Time
SHRM Names Former Board Chair Janet Parker as New Chief Global Membership OfficerThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) today announced the appointment of Janet Parker, SPHR, to be Chief Global Membership Officer.
Ascentis Announces the Launch of Ascentis Time, a New Time and Attendance SolutionAscentis Corporation, a market leader in easy-to-use human resources software and online payroll services, announced the release of Ascentis Time, Ascentis’ new time and attendance solution.
Halogen Delivers Industry’s Most Integrated and Flexible Job Description Management New Job Description Builder first and only solution to include job descriptions as part of performance management workflow; enables HR to streamline and control job description creation and updates
Talent Management Makeover: Version 10 of Halogen’s Suite – More Than Just a Pretty FaceLatest Version of Award Winning Talent Management Suite Delivers Best in Class Usability, Learnability and Enhanced Features
Riding the Tiger: Leading through Learning in Turbulent Times Priscilla Nelson and Ed CohenMost companies in crisis will work hard to salvage customer relationships and their brand; however, they neglect the need to salvage and care for wounded employees. Organizations in crisis have a tendency to expect the employees to take care of the needs of the business over themselves. This can result in major turnover, far more than most companies in crisis can afford to withstand, contributing to their failure.
BLUEVOLT® CHANGES THE CHANNEL FOR UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL TO ONLINE TRAININGBlueVolt Launches Online University for URC
3 Ways Companies Can Recruit Gen Y TalentLast week CollegeGrad.com released a list of 2010’s Top entry-level employers for new graduates. Companies on this list, ranging from Verizon to Ernst & Young to Toys “R” Us, stated they were looking for “fresh talent in spite of a challenging economy.”
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Service Organizations Find Value in Time Off ProgramsDespite the shrinking pay increase budgets and pay freezes seen throughout the industry, service organizations across the country continue to search for ways to reward employees.
“Nancy Lublin is a star” – Diane von Furstenberg By Nancy Lublin“Lublin, CEO of the youth volunteering organization Do Something and founder of Dress for Success, shows organizations how to get more done with less of everything, especially money and personnel, while keeping innovation, passion, and creativity high.
AlwaysCare Announces New Options for OnePlus Benefit PlansAlwaysCare Benefits Offers Online Enrollment for OnePlus
Individual Dental and Vision Benefits
Plans Now Even More Accessible to Members and their Families
Beyond ExcellenceSite for Recent College Grads Job Search Wins Design and Usability Award
EIGHTH ANNUAL AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDSSM CROWN WINNERS OF AMERICA’S “BEST IN BUSINESS”Winners of 2010 Stevie® Awards Announced
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Medical Insurance Costs Increase For Insurance OrganizationsAlthough legislation was recently passed to temper the costs of providing medical care, insurance companies are increasing premiums in an effort to keep up with the rising demand of healthcare.
Softscape Delivers Industry’s First Complete Talent Mobility™ SolutionInnovative End-to-End HR Software Reduces High Performer Flight By Providing Global Visibility and Processes for Talent Rotation
Upcoming TALX Webinar Reveals How to Diminish the Barrier Between HR and SalesHR Chally Group and Mercer Human Resource Consulting, sponsored by pan, the assessment division of TALX
Simply Hired® Wins Bay Area News Group’s Top Workplaces Award Simply Hired, the leading search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, is excited to announce it’s a winner of the Bay Area News Group’s Top Workplaces Award. Workplace Dynamics™, which conducts this annual survey, partners with other organizations around the country to find the top workplaces as determined by the employees.
Employers continue to demand tighter legal compliance“Employers continue to demand tighter legal compliance, lower administrative costs, more efficient data integration, and stronger business analysis from their leave management departments,” says Dan Blaney, CIO at OCI. “LeaveXpert provides all of these things in a single, user-friendly interface using best-in-class web technology. “
Free On-Demand Total Compensation Statement Software Gets a FaceliftFree version to be integrated into higher-end premium edition and have similar features
Talent is in Demand at U.S. Healthcare OrganizationsWith baby boomers entering their senior years and many parts of the healthcare legislation already going into effect, the need for healthcare workers has never been greater.
HR Winners at 2010 American Business Awards CROWN WINNERS OF AMERICA’S “BEST IN BUSINESS”
Winners of 2010 Stevie® Awards Announced
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Vail Resorts Chooses SHL and Taleo to Ensure "Extreme Customer Service"Top US Mountain Resort Adds Behavioral Assessment Tool to its Applicant Tracking System to Secure Quality Talent for Optimal Guest Experience
"The Why of Work:" A McGraw-Hill PublicationAccording to studies, we all work for the same thing – and it’s not money. It’s meaning. Through our work, we all seek a sense of purpose, contribution, connection, value, and hope.
Insala's Mentoring Solutions Help Macerich Deliver a Successful Corporate Mentoring ProgramHolistic Hi-Impact Mentoring system inspires mentors and mentees alike at owner and operator of regional shopping malls
Careertunity.com launches online Career Services Suite of advanced résumé and job search servicesPortal’s first-ever internet survey shows 90 per cent of UAE respondents are seeking new jobs
Buck’s Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Drug Cost Increases Stubbornly High Insurers are expecting overall health care costs for Canadian employer plans to rise 15 percent in 2010 – the highest growth rate in five years – according to a survey released today by Buck Consultants. This overall health care cost includes prescription drugs, medical plans, hospital coverage, and dental care.
CyberShift Named as Finalist in the 2010 Red Herring 100 North America AwardCyberShift, a global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services, today announced it has been selected as a finalist in the 2010 Red Herring's North America 100 award program, an influential list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the North American business region.
Juice Inc. Announces Latest Book to Help Companies Improve Business ResultsJuice co-founder, Brady Wilson, authors book explaining how emotional engagement in the workplace leads to improved business results, while increasing employee productivity and improving employee engagement and communication
Arbita Acquires Blue Wave RecruitingStrategic move opens contract sourcing service line of business.
BambooHR, Humanic Design and PerfectSoftware Latest Additions to CompareHRIS.com's Free HRIS BambooHR, Humanic Design and PerfectSoftware Latest Additions to CompareHRIS.com's Free HRIS and HRMS Software Selection Website
CompareHRIS.com proudly announces the recent addition of three new vendors to their already comprehensive Human Resources software offerings BambooHR, Humanic Design, and PerfectSoftware. With the addition of the latest vendors, CompareHRIS.com now boasts 22 of the industry's leading HRIS/HRMS software providers.
iCIMS Welcomes imortgage to the HRIS FamilyLeading residential mortgage banker enhances talent management program with advanced HRIS tools
Telecommuting Job Resource FlexJobs Launches Newly Enhanced WebsiteFlexJobs redesigned its website to deliver the best experience for job-seekers looking for professional jobs that involve some flexibility -- such as telecommuting, part-time, and freelance jobs. For a limited time, try it for just $5! Use promo code NEWSITE1.
Cognova Consulting Has Announced That They Have Successfully Launched a New Leadership Challenge Cognova Consulting Has Announced That They Have Successfully Launched a New Leadership Challenge Workshop
Employers Hiring Military at BMI ConferenceHire Events Realize Relocation Cost Savings Host cities for employers hiring military include Atlanta, Ga.; Austin, Texas; Chicago, Ill.; Norfolk, Va.; Providence, R.I.; and San Diego, Calif.
CastlePointe Announces “Free Lunch” IT Transformation Webinar Series Webinar Series to Provide Ideas and Insights to Help IT Executives Improve Efficiency, Drive Performance and Evolve their IT Organizations to Provide Greater Strategic Value; First Webinar to be Uniting IT: Bringing Apps and Infrastructure Together at Last, Wednesday, June 30th at 3:15 pm EST / 12:15 pm PST
Sonar6 and The Pendolino Group Present Free 'Pay for Performance' Webinars During JuneSonar6, in cooperation with management consulting firm The Pendolino Group, will be running a series of Pay for Performance on ways to link compensation with performance management.
Zenger Folkman Hosts Free Webinar; How to Make Training “Stick” Leadership development experts Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman will be presenting a free webinar on Wednesday, June 23rd. They will share their research on the crucial task of implementing training initiatives, as well as tips and techniques to make learning stick.
Zenger Folkman Hosts Annual Leadership Summit For learning and development executives, The Zenger Folkman Leadership Summit is a unique opportunity to experience three proven, award-winning leadership development programs that drive employee commitment, satisfaction, and productivity, and boost bottom line profitability.
Elite Staffing Launches Workforce Recovery Plan to Help Businesses in Tough Economic Times Elite Staffing launches Workforce Recovery Plan, providing staffing services to help businesses hire back recently laid of, experienced employees on a temporary basis.
SilkRoad technology Selected as Finalist for the 2010 Red Herring 100 North America Award Awards will be presented on June 24 at event in San Diego
Accolo Scores Promotional Touchdowns with HRmarketer.comRecruitment outsourcing provider relies on high-tech marketing and media relations service to increase online visibility, Web site traffic and sales leads
The Chicago Cubs Manage Complex Human Capital Management with UltiPro® Recruitment outsourcing provider relies on high-tech marketing and media relations service to increase online visibility, Web site traffic and sales leads
Advantage Professional Expands Service OfferingsStrategi to Provide Global Executive Search Services
The Cowen Group Survey Reveals eDiscovery and Litigation Support Professional Salaries Held Steady The Cowen Group Survey Reveals eDiscovery and Litigation Support Professional Salaries Held Steady in 2009
2009 Salary Study surveyed more than 400 litigation support and eDiscovery professionals at 100 major law firms; provides snapshot of industry compensation practices and trends.
MBO Partners Appoints Dennis Kanegaye as Division President to Lead B2B OperationsMBO Partners appointed Dennis Kanegaye as President of the firm’s Business to Business operations. Kanegaye, formerly President of Guidant Group, brings many years of executive experience in delivering superior customer service to the world’s best organizations within the area of contingent workforce management and human capital solutions. His role will be focused on delivering independent contractor compliance and engagement programs for Fortune 2000 enterprises, government agencies and providers of staffing and contingent workforce services. MBO Partners makes it safer for independent contractors and companies to work together in a business climate of increasingly stringent compliance.
62% Increase in Demand for European Executive Positions Driven By Greece 77% of European executive level position requests are for turn-around executives
A New Generation of Job Search Site for National Security Cop Time and a Half.com is a job web site created to attract highly qualified members from the intelligence community, law enforcement, the military and private security.
PayScale Announces New Strategic Planning and Implementation Tools For HR Leaders HR Executives, under continued job market volatility and an unpredictable economic environment, look to global leader in salary data and benchmarking for new compensation strategy and analytics applications
Capture Billing Combats Health Insurance Companies That Pay 1 of 5 Claims WrongMedical billing company helps physicians and healthcare facilities get paid correctly with proper coding, claims submission and insurance follow-up.
Unemployment Taxes End Jobs in Four States The management of Treadmill Doctor has decided to close city operations in St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; and Mobile, AL due to the high cost increases in unemployment taxes over the past year.
Effective Employee Performance Management Improves Employee Satisfaction HealthcareSource Webinar and White Paper Outlines the Top Five Strategies for Using Software to Improve Employee Satisfaction.
Health Advocate Publishing, Inc. takes home the Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (Nonfiction) The Healthcare Survival Guide Wins Prestigious Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Award
Tangerine Wellness Program Rewards Valley Medical Center Employees to Watch Their Weight Incentive based weight management program improves the lives of employees at Seattle area medical facility as it will help reduce the cost of healthcare.
EmployeeScreenIQ to Exhibit and Speak at National SHRM Conference and Expo Employment background screening provider will host expo booth and release new survey report during June 27-30 conference; president Jason Morris to speak on social networking June 28
UCSF Serves As $6.2 Billion Economic Engine for Bay AreaUCSF represents one of the principal economic engines in the San Francisco Bay Area, driving $6.2 billion in industry output and creating more than 39,100 jobs regionwide, according to an economic impact report released this morning.
APTINA Selects Online Training System from Business Training LibraryBusiness Training Library, the leading provider of online employee training solutions for small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, announced today that APTINA, a global provider of imaging solutions based in San Jose, California, has selected its online courses and Learning Management System to deliver training to APTINA’s 750 employees worldwide.
CyberShift to Showcase Workforce and Expense and Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming SHRM CyberShift to Showcase Workforce and Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming SHRM Annual Conference
Groundbreaking Book Explains the Power of Social Learning for OrganizationsCo-author Marcia Conner Speaking on Social Learning at Enterprise 2.0 Conference
backgroundchecks.com Hits Milestone National Criminal Database Reaches 400 Million Records
National Society of Career Management Fills an Important Training Need National Society of Career Management Fills an Important Training Need in Growing Billion Dollar Industry
Organization Sets National Benchmark for Career Management Training and Announces Next Training Dates and Strategic Partnerships
Ceridian's Comprehensive Customer Listening Efforts Produce Dramatic ResultsCustomer advisory boards, enhanced net promoter scores, executive listening efforts and customer service support improvements are all having a measurable impact on Ceridian's business and customers
General ASP Acquires Polaris Educational Systems General ASP, the technology company behind AppliTrack, the leading web-based hiring solution in education, today announced the acquisition of Detroit-based assessment company, Polaris Educational Systems, and their suite of applicant prescreening assessments.
RiseSmart Named ‘Champion of Diversity’ by American Association for Affirmative Action Premier provider of next-generation outplacement and recruitment process outsourcing solutions praised for diversity in its corporate culture and business approach.
I Lost My Job.com Expands Expert Job Transition Content Through Featured Articles and Video Job Transition and Unemployment counseling professionals can now share their expertise to those in need.
How The Best-Performing Businesses Differ From The Rest A new research study from Six Disciplines compares the best practices of the top and bottom-performing companies to determine what they do right, where they go wrong, what correlation their practices have to financial performance, and what you should learn from their experiences
Carlos Slim To Be Featured In Closing Session Of The New York ForumCarlos Slim To Be Featured In Closing Session Of The New York Forum - To Be Interviewed by Maria Bartiromo
Annual Gathering For Developing New Business Models And Creating Jobs, Created By Richard Attias
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg To Keynote The New York ForumAnnual Gathering for Developing New Business Models and Creating Jobs, Created by Richard Attias
Department of Labor Raises the BarAFOP Commends Secretary Solis for Increasing the Penalties for the Illegal Employment of Children
Mercer’s US outsourcing business wins Bell Ringer awards Mercer’s US outsourcing business wins Bell Ringer awards for impactful electronic/online employee communications
The G20, Financial Reform, and "Uncontrolled Risk"The G20 economic superpower nations are meeting in Toronto this month to discuss international regulatory cooperation and financial banking reform.
PrincetonOne, announced today the release of a new white paper PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, announced today the release of a new white paper exploring how the Internet has influenced recruitment and job search processes. The paper, "Virtual Impact: The Internet's Effect on How Candidates Look for Jobs and How Companies Look for Candidates," defines some of the most commonly used Internet tools available today and explains how candidates, companies and recruiters can harness these resources to successfully market themselves to one another.
No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion to Feature Toy Story 3-Inspired Look for Upcoming NASCAR RaceSpecial Paint Scheme Supports Latest Commercial Starring Aflac Duck, Disney*Pixar Characters
Corporate incentives a strong priority for Canadian companies as economy improvesCorporate incentives a strong priority for Canadian companies as economy improves -- Survey: Majority of Canadian executives feel corporate incentives create competitive edge
Leading CPA/Consulting Firm Elevates Human Capital Management with UltiPro® Workplace Ultimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), the leading provider of unified, end-to-end human capital management (HCM) SaaS solutions in North America, today announced that Rehmann, one of the largest CPA, business consulting, and financial services firms in the Midwestern U.S., has selected UltiPro Workplace to advance its capabilities for HR, payroll, and talent acquisition.