DALLAS — Oct. 22, 2012 — Which is more effective for weight loss, an online membership to a program or traditional face-to-face, weekly-meeting approach? According to a new study published in The Journal of American Medical Association, they’re almost equal. The analysis, which was performed by the Cochrane Collaboration, looked at 14 weight-loss studies with…
RICHARDSON, TX and QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA — October 22, 2012 — HRsmart, a leading provider of global unified talent management solutions, officially announces a partnership with My HR Solutions in Australia to provide comprehensive HR consulting services using HRsmart’s unified talent management suite. Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent is critical to an organization’s long term…
Kansas City, Kan.— In 2012, nearly 59 percent of banking and finance employers experienced increases to their medical insurance premiums, according to the 2012 Compensation Data Banking & Finance survey results. The average increase reported by these organizations was 8.4 percent, down from 9.6 percent reported in 2010 and 2011. Despite the drop in the…
EUGENE, OR (October 18, 2012) —ORCAS, a healthcare technology company specializing in self-management products that improve physical and emotional well-being, has announced the development of a series of applications for the prevention of childhood bicycle and pedestrian accidents. The apps—Bike Smart and Walk Smart—introduce evidence-based, street-friendly safety skills for children ages 5-9. Both Bike Smart…
Estée Lauder, RaceTrac, and PVH Among Companies Recognized for Best Practices in Employee Recognition October 18, 2012 — Long Island City, NY — Michael C. Fina, a leading family-owned provider of global employee reward, recognition, and incentive solutions, is pleased to announce the winners of their fourth annual Rose Awards. Named after cofounder Rose Fina,…
Scottsdale, AZ—On October 26, 2012, Beth Ronnenburg, SPHR, President of Berkshire Associates, a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, and Candee Chambers, Manager AAP/EEO Compliance at Cardinal Health, will share their firsthand experiences managing Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) audits in their DirectEmployers Annual…
Kansas City, Kan.— It’s no surprise that with a looming nursing shortage, obesity at epidemic levels and baby boomers entering their golden years that there isn’t any foreseeable end in sight to the rising cost of healthcare. In fact, the 2012 Compensation Data Manufacturing & Distribution survey results reported the average annual cost of insurance…
Pittsburgh, October 17, 2012 — The American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administrators (ASHHRA) held its annual meeting recently in Denver with over 700 healthcare HR leaders in attendance. Select International surveyed the attendees, examining impressions of talent strategies and the effectiveness of training to improve patient satisfaction. Results of the survey showed that less…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Oct. 17, 2012) — From business to politics, people seem to be increasingly complaining about the quality of today’s leaders and leadership. Sandra Davis, CEO and co-founder of MDA Leadership Consulting, begs to differ about current leadership excellence. “It’s not that leaders today are any more or less competent than leaders in the…
ST. LOUIS — WHO: Angela Lockman, vice president of Tax Credits and Incentives for Equifax Workforce Solutions (formerly TALX), a leader in human resource services WHAT: Will present a session at the Institute for Professionals in Taxation’s (IPT) 2012 Credits and Incentives Symposium titled “Preventing Clawbacks: Developing a Game Plan and Internal Guidance.” WHEN: The…