Average Annual Medical Premium Costs Increased 6%, Says 2008 Benefit Plan Report from C&B ConsultingC&B Consulting, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., today announced the release of their 2008 Benefit Plan Report, a recently compiled regional benchmarking tool. The report allows employers to compare their employee benefits program against peer organizations and consider the application of best practice strategies to enhance their plan’s performance.
Lawn and Garden Products Switches from Payroll Service Bureau to UltiPro® for Business Improvements Nation’s Oldest Manufacturer of Lawn and Garden Products Switches from Payroll Service Bureau to UltiPro® for Business Improvements
College Students and Recent Grads Now See Who They Know at Targeted EmployersCollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities, today announced that it has integrated LinkedIn networking features. Now the students, recent graduates, and alumni who apply on CollegeRecruiter.com to internships or entry level jobs immediately see who they know at the organization to which they just applied.
Sage Abra HRMS 8.4 Expands Payroll Functionality To Further Support the Needs of Specific IndustriesNew Veteran Reporting Capabilities, Online Recruitment Enhancements Also Included in Version 8.4
Divide or Conquer: How Great Teams Turn Conflict Into Strength - 600 Word ReviewDivide or Conquer sheds new light on old relationship dilemmas. Through research and case studies, the author explains how relationships may be the single most underutilized lever for transforming the performance of teams and organizations. Find out more. Read this review.
Divide or Conquer: How Great Teams Turn Conflict Into Strength - 300 Word ReviewDivide or Conquer sheds new light on old relationship dilemmas. Through research and case studies, the author explains how relationships may be the single most underutilized lever for transforming the performance of teams and organizations. Find out more. Read this review.
Brick Township Selects Marathon Health for Employee Health ServicesFirst Government Entity in New Jersey to Add Worksite Health Clinic Benefit
Jobvite Names Adam Hyder, Veteran Yahoo! Engineering Leader, as Chief Technology OfficerOnline recruitment innovator expands executive team
Employee Assistance Programs Can Minimize Stress for Expatriates, FamiliesBecause of better economic opportunities overseas, many US firms are expanding abroad. In fact, some estimates show that companies have doubled the number of international assignees in recent years.
URAC BOD approves Pharmacy Quality Management programsURAC Board approves two new accreditation programs for Pharmacy Quality Management(sm)
Standards for Specialty Pharmacy and Mail Service Pharmacy expand URAC’s Pharmacy Quality Managementsm Initiative
TEDS Consortium Summer Meeting Set for August 13 & 14Boston University Corporate Education Center to Host Biannual Event
The Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, hold a new and innovative type of job fair The Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, which serves the Southwest Michigan Region, announced plans today to hold a new and innovative type of job fair for businesses and job seekers. The job fair, which will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm EST, September 10th, will be held entirely online.
PeopleScout Reports Strong Second QuarterDOUBLE-DIGIT, QUARTER-OVER-QUARTER GROWTH RATE FUELS PEOPLESCOUT’S SUCCESS IN FIRST HALF OF 2008
Workscape Executive Featured at Upcoming HR Florida State Conference & Expo Presentation Focuses on How Performance-Driven Compensation Creates a Higher-Performing Workforce
New Addition Strengthens Littler Mendelson's Equity & Executive Compensation PracticeLittler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation's largest employment and labor law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest shareholder, Ellen N. Sueda, to its San Francisco office.
Advanced Personnel Systems Announces the Release of SmartSearch Version 12Top-rated talent acquisition and staffing management software adds enhancements to CRM with new Outlook toolbar, text messaging, VOIP, PDA access, and website portals
Workers Say the Employee Benefit Reduces Stress, Increases Productivity and Enhances Loyalty 99% of backup care users think it is an important benefit, 89% say that simply knowing the benefit is available reduces their stress, 77% rank it as a top employee benefit and 71% would have missed work without it
TempWorks Software Announces Staff AdditionsTempWorks Software, the leading provider of technology solutions to the recruiting and staffing industry proudly announces the retention of two new employees.
MyWave Elements(TM), brokers can now seamlessly connect their clients to attorneys Zywave, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today that through its customizable client communication portal, MyWave Elements(TM), brokers can now seamlessly connect their clients to attorneys through a new service called Employment Law Line.
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International Tax Policies: New Directions for EmployersWho is responsible for expatriate taxes in your organization? Virginia G. McMorrow takes a look at the ups and downs of tax policies for employees who work abroad.
Do Retirees Need a New Investment Strategy?Achieving growth into retirement plans during work years is the goal of most employees. Achieving income after retirement is the goal of retirees, to the extent that some are changing their portfolios. Is that wise? Saul Simon shares his suggestions.
Guide to Retaining Your Top TalentSoftscape shares this whitepaper on Linking Goals, Measurement, and Rewards to Drive Business Performance.
Gen Ys Are Fast To Make Up Minds On a New EmployerFirst impressions are important to Generation Y. The Novations Group recently conducted a survey and found that Employers have very little time to prove themselves.
Onboarding New Employees: Everything MattersOne in 25 employees leaves a job after a disastrous first day. Judith Enns shares more.
Prepare Internal Leadership Candidates in a Slowing EconomyA history of layoffs in IT departments has some employees feeling nervous during this economic downturn. Despite the fear of layoffs, many companies are finding it difficult to fill their IT departments. Info-Tech explains more.
EquaTerra Advisor and BPO/ITO Service Provider Pulse Survey Results 2Q08EquaTerra recently conducted a survey regarding the role of outsourcing in helping organizations respond to opportunities and challenges created by globalization. They share their survey results.
How Leaders Lose Their VoiceThe better you are as a communicator, the more your leadership ability can move others to action. Ron Crossland explains.
Finding Needles in the HaystackAn unreasonable demand by an employee is not really as bad as you think. Bruce Tulgan explains.
CFOs Cite Greater Focus on Strategic Planning In Last Five YearsThe roles of CFOs in an organization have changed. Robert Half Management Resources shares more.
Employees with MS Contribute to Workplace SuccessInvesting in an employee who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a step in the right direction for an organization. Steven Nissen explains more.
Driving Higher Levels of Performance on the Corporate Racetrack: Finish FirstEmployees may find sometimes that their internal motivation runs out of gas or their mental energy gets a flat tire. Karla Brandau shares tips on how to rev your engine and improve your performance.
Accent Reduction Training Gains Ground Among EmployersThere has been a increase in the number of non-English speaking employees in the North American workforce over the last few years. That has meant a change in training programs in many organizations. Novations Group studied the subject and shares these results.
Bridging The Gap When 'IT' is From Mars & 'HR' is From Venus“Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus”, but there are more than just genders that are worlds apart. Shafiq Lokhandwala shares how IT and HR can be so vastly different.
New Federal Law Regulates Collection and Use of Genetic InformationA new Federal law in the United States is changing what genetic information employers gather.
When Employees' Creditors Come Calling: How Should HR Respond?There is a growing trend of court-ordered or government-issued wage garnishments. How do you deal with the deductions? Pat DiDomenico shares some suggestions.
As Workforce Ages, Businesses Face New Safety ChallengesAn aging workforce can mean more chance of workplace injuries. What measures can organization take to help protect employees and mitigate losses? Chubb Group of Insurance Companies was recently asked to share its findings.
Morehead Webinar Presents Method for Enabling Organizations to Lower Risk of Union FormationPresenters discuss factors influencing unionization and specific issues organizations can address to reduce union vulnerability
Growing Talent Search Engine Talent Drive to Exhibit at Online Recruiting at Onrec EXPO 2008 TalentDrive released the industry’s most innovative SaaS sourcing solution. Over 55 global companies helped develop one of the most easy to use, on-demand, talent sourcing tools on the market.
National Parkinson’s Conference to Spotlight Financial Matters, SSDIAllsup executives Mary Dale Walters, Paul Gada to speak at national Young-Onset Parkinson’s Network Conference in Atlanta on Aug.7-9, 2008
Predicting Future Wellness Key to Improving Employee Health, Increasing Cost-Saving, says AllostatixNew health informatics firm helps employers anticipate future cost in the workplace
‘LIGHTS, CAMERA … NO ACTION’ Survey: Most Companies Not Accepting Video ResumesIn an increasingly competitive job market, applicants are looking for new ways to stand out from the crowd, but a recent survey suggests submitting a video resume may not be the answer. Just one in four (24 percent) senior executives interviewed said their companies accept video resumes from candidates.
Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in Alabama, Louisiana and MississippiAlthough most organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008
Georgia Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008Although most Georgia organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Georgia annual survey of 149 employers.
New England Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – New England annual survey of 145 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.64 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.60 percent in 2009.
New York Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – New York annual survey of 205 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.56 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.53 percent in 2009.
New Jersey Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – New Jersey annual survey of 129 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.42 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.46 percent in 2009.
Pennsylvania Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Pennsylvania annual survey of 312 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.55 percent for 2008 and are projected to stay the same in 2009.
HealthFitness Guides American Electric Power's employee health/ incentive strategyHealthFitness guides incentives strategy to spark participation in American Electric Power’s employee health and wellness initiative
New issue brief highlights AEP program, outlines elements for success
HealthFitness guides incentives strategy to spark participation in American Electric Power’s employee health and wellness initiative
New issue brief highlights AEP program, outlines elements for success
Impact Achievement Group Leadership Training for Employee Retention a Priority among Wyoming PrivatePerformance management firm taps into Wyoming’s focus on leadership development, employee retention
North and South Carolina Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Carolinas annual survey of 224 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.46 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.45 percent in 2009.
“Remember what’s-her-name?” Don’t be that invisible intern this summer“Remember what’s-her-name?” Don’t be that invisible intern this summer. Make an effort to be memorable advises online recruiter, WallStJobs.com.
Pictures, college knick-knacks, and well crafted follow-ups can help clinch a future job even if it is not at that particular firm.
Pay Increase Budgets for Arkansas and Oklahoma Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Arkansas/Oklahoma annual survey of 123 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.41 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.37 percent in 2009.
WorkBlast Unveils a “Groundbreaking” Professional NetworkWorkBlast Unveils a “Groundbreaking” Professional Network; Network Instantly Connects Users to Relevant Jobs, Recruiters, Employers, Peers, and Resources
WorkBlast.com, the online leader in video resumes and career portfolios, announces a groundbreaking network exclusively for working professionals. WorkBlast’s network allows users to share profiles, resumes, videos, documents, resources, and more, while automatically creating meaningful professional relationships with employers and peers simply by creating a free account. Please contact me for more information.
FutureResume.com Signs Corporate Partners for Employment Postings on New Video-based Job Board FutureResume.com Job Board Partners Include HSBC Solstice Capital, Niagara Drinking Water, The Valley Health System, Grinder Restaurants, Merage Foundations, Whitaker Wellness, DEX, TCS Foreclosures, Molecule Design, DiMarco & Associates and Others
Anderson-davis, Inc. Releases “Working Across Generations” Online CourseNew eLearning course addresses generational diversity in the workplace, helps employees of all ages communicate, cooperate, and respect differences.
People with Disabilities Seek Ways to Manage Higher Healthcare CostsAllsup explains some of the options available to people with disabilities when facing increasing healthcare costs, including added benefits of Social Security Disability Insurance.
Virtual Coaching Brings One-on-One Video-Enabled Web CoachingA revolutionary web-based training platform launched today will change the way that corporations train and coach their global workforce. Virtual Coaching℠ delivers customized, one-on-one, video-enabled virtual training and coaching to employees at all levels anywhere in the world. Created by workplace expert Ronna Lichtenberg and entrepreneur Vlad Vakser, this patent-pending technology enables corporations to boost employee performance and morale within the compressed time frame and efficiencies of today's net economy. Virtual Coaching℠ applies the technology of state-of-the-art communications tools, individual user-generated video recordings, conferences and high tech management process tools, to the human expertise and understanding of what coaches, trainers, and employees need in order to do a great job.
Ultimate Software Reports Q2 2008 Financial ResultsNew ARR of $10.1 Million, Up 44% Over Q207, 94% of New ARR from Intersourcing
Vacation Time Valued Despite High Cost of TravelWith gas prices on the rise, many have speculated about the number of trips U.S. employees will take this summer.
iCIMS Announces Strategic Plans to Accelerate and Support New GrowthSoftware-as-a-Service Provider Introduces New Sales and Marketing Initiatives; Upcoming International Expansions
iCIMS Positioned in the Challengers Quadrant in Industry Analyst Firm’s 2008 Report iCIMS Positioned in the Challengers Quadrant in Industry Analyst Firm’s 2008 Report for E-Recruitment Software
iCIMS Reaches 600 Client MilestoneSoftware-as-a-Service Provider Reaches 600 Customer Mark, Adding Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Jamba Juice, Room and Board, and more, as New Clients
SumTotal Systems Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results Subscriptions Revenue Grows 23% Year-over-Year;
Recurring Revenue Increases to 54% of Total Revenue
iCIMS’ CEO, Colin Day, Named a "Forty Under 40" Award WinnerRecognized by NJBIZ for Commitment to Professional Excellence and Community Service
Towers Perrin and Human Capital Institute Demystify Employee MindsetTowers Perrin and Human Capital Institute Demystify Employee Mindset:
Reveal Direct Link between Employee Engagement and Financial Performance
Results of largest ever workforce study to be presented at business networking event at Ryerson
Vacation Time Valued Despite High Cost of TravelWith gas prices on the rise, many have speculated about the number of trips U.S. employees will take this summer. Despite these concerns, time off packages continue to be a valuable asset when attracting and retaining employees. Whether traveling or relaxing at home, the 2008 Compensation Data - Ohio results found exempt employees in their first year are typically given seven vacation days, while non-exempt have 5.6.
HCI, Kellogg School of Management and U of Chicago GSB Offer 'Influencing' Networking Event The Human Capital Institute, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
Offer 'The Secret to Influencing Others' Networking Event
Society of Certified Senior Advisors Introduces Comprehensive Online Resource to Clients in Need Society of Certified Senior Advisors Introduces Comprehensive Online Resource to Clients in Need of Senior Housing
PEOPLESCOUT CELEBRATES SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRY MILESTONE; REACHES ONE MILLIONTH FULL-TIME PLACEMENT PeopleScout, a leading provider of end-to-end recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and employee retention solutions, announced that on July 24th it achieved a major industry milestone by facilitating its one millionth full-time employee placement since the firm’s inception in 1991.
Northcentral University Hosts Largest Ever Number of Online Higher Education GraduatesLeader in Online Learning Celebrates 2008 Graduation Ceremony with Grads from around the Globe
Nationally Recognized Pediatric Healthcare System Chooses PureWellness for Employee Wellness ProgramChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta Signs Multi-Year Agreement with PureWellness to Provide Online Wellness Platform to All Employees
Online Education Starts This Fall: Become a Successful Executive Leader Through Humane Society Click your mouse - Class is in Session, Online with Humane Society University: New courses to attain an Executive Leadership Certificate begin September 2, 2008
Quintegra Resourcing Opens New Regional Headquarters in New Delhi, IndiaLeading Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider Quintegra Resourcing extends its global reach by establishing a new research and sourcing center in India's capital.
Resume Falsifications On the Rise, Likely to Worsen With the Economy, Reports Accu-Screen, Inc.Common resume lies such as misrepresenting dates of employment, management skills, and job titles are increasing across the board
O/E Learning Upgrades 113 Computer Kiosks for Health and Safety Training at Plant Floor LevelO/E’s Fortune 500 manufacturing client needed to provide its plant floor workers with Environmental, Health and Safety Training that met the U.S. government's Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) guidelines. O/E installed computer kiosks to provide a cost-effective and convenient way for their client to deliver training to thousands of employees who not only worked on multiple shifts, but also did not have access to a desktop computer.
Prescription Solutions and Partners Rx Enter Strategic RelationshipPrescription Solutions, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company and leading pharmacy benefits management (PBM) company, today announced a strategic relationship with Partners Rx Management LLC (PRx) effective August 1, to provide a package of prescription benefits management services for Partners Rx Management’s clients, supporting more than $300 million of annual drug spend.
Emportal Announces New Vice President of Product OperationsContinued Expansion of Executive Team Correlates with
Company’s Customer Momentum
More Jobs than Candidates in Fire Protection EngineeringThe demand for life-saving fire protection engineers is rising, and now exceeds the supply of qualified personnel. Surveys indicate that this imbalance in demand will continue for at least five more years.
NWJobs Increases Online Classifieds Self-Service Revenue by 32%Adicio, the leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions, and NWjobs.com, the #1 source for job seekers in the Northwest, are working together to leverage Adicio tools and increase self-service job posting revenue.
CyberShift Announces Enhanced Functionality for Necho Expense Mobile EditionEnterprise Expense Management Solution Now Enables Managers to Review and Approve Expense Reports from Their BlackBerry Smartphone
Preliminary Findings of Going Global Readiness Report ReleasedSurvey Finds More Companies Developing HR Strategies at the Global Level
Pre-Employment Personality Tests Explained at Certification Workshop Useful Predictors of Job FitNo one can predict the future performance of a new hire, but many employers have found that pre-employment personality tests take guesswork out of finding people with the best job fit. "More and more employers are looking for increased certainty in hiring, which is something that well validated personality tests offer," says Paul M. Connolly, Ph.D., an industrial psychologist who has worked with employee personality tests for 20 years.
PayScale Significantly Expands Its Global Customer Base and Salary DatasetInternational Expansion and Upgraded Business Application Fuels PayScale's Growth and Leadership
The MedZilla Report: June 2008 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/HealthThough the number of jobs created in the medical field slowed in June, pharmaceutical companies reported a different kind of slowdown: they laid off fewer people in June than in previous months.
Sponsors Tee It Up for CompTIA Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic Industry support grows for event to benefit tech career opportunities program
Kentucky and Tennessee Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Kentucky/Tennessee annual survey of 488 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.47 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.40 percent in 2009.
Florida Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Florida annual survey of 238 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.72 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.70 percent in 2009. These numbers have changed little from 2007 when they were 3.90 percent. Over the last three years, there has been no statistically significant difference in reported pay increase budgets for the state.
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Mid-South annual survey of 176 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.68 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.69 percent in 2009. These numbers have changed little from 2007 when they were 3.76 percent. Over the last three years, there has been no statistically significant difference in reported pay increase budgets for Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAUNCHES NEW INTRANET New Portal Will Transform Communication and Collaboration among District
Employees
BeneTrac and Sterling HSA Announce Online Enrollment, Access to Health Savings Account Benefits Employees can enroll in Sterling HSA plans online, make changes, add new beneficiaries; providing new value-added offerings to support brokers and saving paperwork and time for corporations and HR
Coaching Corporate MVPs: Challenging and Developing High-Potential Employees - 600 Word ReviewCoaching Corporate MVPs analyzes not only what makes treasured employees strive to perform so effectively, but how a smart organization can better identify, cultivate, and keep their high achievers from taking their talents some place else. Find out more. Read this review.
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Software Developers and Nurses Among Workers Who are Best Able to Weather Sluggish EconomyIs any job safe in an unsteady economy? Are some jobs safer than others? Jobfox studied the subject and shares their results.
Introducing the ‘New Collar’ WorkforceYoung workers see themselves split between hourly and salaried jobs. Kelly Lobanov shares more.
Integrity First: Living the Honor Code in BusinessHave you ever been in a situation where your integrity was tested? Waldo Waldman takes a look at the foundation of integrity.
Benchmark Study Reveals Background Screening TrendsHas background screening changed from the traditional methods? Where is background screening heading? Rob Pickell has some suggestions.