Month: July 2013

Alere Wellbeing Releases Quit For Life(R) Mobile App Free Quit Smoking App Now Available from Developers of the Nation's Most Effective Tobacco Cessation Program

By HR Vendor News | July 31, 2013

SEATTLE, Wash. – (July 31, 2013) – Tobacco users looking for a pocket-friendly version of a smoking cessation program now have access to the Quit For Life(R) mobile app. The free app provides smartphone users with a downloadable tool that supports them throughout the quit process, helping them set a Quit Date, identify reasons for…

HR-XML Expands Training Opportunities with Online Video Modules Video makes learning easy

By HR Vendor News | July 31, 2013

The HR-XML Consortium is helping the industry learn about HR interoperability standards and providing guidance on implementation by streaming short video courses on a variety of topics. Currently there are six courses, which run for 20 to 25 minutes, – XML Basics – HR-XML Common Components – OAGIS Business Documents – HR-XML Recruiting Specification –…

UBA Names Mountain West Benefits "Partner Firm of the Year"

By HR Vendor News | July 31, 2013

Montana firm chosen for coveted honor among 140 Partner Firms Indianapolis, IN, [July 31, 2013] ⎯ United Benefit Advisors (UBA), one of the nation’s leading independent employee benefits advisory organizations, has announced the results of its annual ‘Ubbie Awards’ with Montana-based advisory firm Mountain West Benefits receiving the ‘Partner of the Year’ award for 2012.…

Pay Increase Budgets Remain Stable as Unemployment Recedes

By HR Vendor News | July 31, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2013 For more information, contact: Jessica Wahaus Marketing Manager (800) 300-9570 [email protected] Pay Increase Budgets Remain Stable as Unemployment Recedes Kansas City, Kan. – In June 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate at 7.6 percent, down from the recession high of 10 percent reported in October…

F.N.B. Wealth Management partners with Zywave to offer comprehensive financial planning solutions

By HR Vendor News | July 30, 2013

Milwaukee, WI – July 30, 2013 Today, Zywave, Inc., a leading provider of software tools for the financial services industry, announced that F.N.B. Wealth Management, a subsidiary of First National Bank of Pennsylvania (FNB), will implement Zywave’s financial planning tools, NaviPlan and Advisor Briefcase. The three-year partnership agreement is set to enrich client engagement for…

Reward Summit Speakers Line Up Announced: ARM Holdings, Turning Point and WorldPay on Agenda for University of Cambridge Event

By HR Vendor News | July 25, 2013

July 25, 2013–Scottsdale, Ariz. and London, UK–Leaders from ARM Holdings, Turning Point and WorldPay are just a few of the speakers confirmed for “Future Reward: Strategies for a Hyper-Competitive World,” a special summit hosted by WorldatWork, The University of Cambridge and e-reward.co.uk. Nearly 80 reward executives from the region will convene for a full day…

"Behind the Numbers: WorldatWork 2013-2014 Salary Budget Survey" A WorldatWork Media Briefing for Journalists and Bloggers

By HR Vendor News | July 25, 2013

WorldatWork, a nonprofit human resources association, will brief the media on the findings from the 40th annual “WorldatWork 2013-2014 Salary Budget Survey,” the largest of its kind with 5,200 responses from 17 countries representing nearly 15 million employees. In addition to trends, the media briefing will cover salary budget increases by industry and major metropolitan…

CKR Interactive to Showcase at the 2013 HR Star Conference

By HR Vendor News | July 24, 2013

CLEVELAND, OHIO – July 23, 2013 – Global recruitment marketing agency, CKR Interactive www.ckrinteractive.com, will be exhibiting for the first time at the 2013 HR Star Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the 15th year for the HR Star Conference, which is held across the country in cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta.…

SkillSurvey Webinar: How To Avoid Recruiting Candidates Who Undermine Customer Service

By HR Vendor News | July 24, 2013

Wayne, Penn. — July 24, 2013 — SkillSurvey(R), Inc., the inventor of Web 2.0 reference assessment solutions, will demonstrate during an August 6 webinar at 1 p.m. EDT, “Recruiting for Service Excellence — How To Avoid Undermining Your Workplace Culture of Service,” how organizations can avoid making hiring decisions that negatively impact customer service. Attendees…

UBA Names Mark S. Gaunya, GBA of Borislow Insurance, "Partner of the Year"

By HR Vendor News | July 24, 2013

In recognition of his work with UBA’s Private Insurance Exchange Committee, Gaunya is chosen for his contribution among 140 Partner Firms Indianapolis, IN, [July 24, 2013] ⎯ United Benefit Advisors (UBA), one of the nation’s leading independent employee benefits advisory organizations, has announced the results of its annual ‘Ubbie Awards’ with Mark S. Gaunya, GBA…