Employee Benefits
Diversity Doesnt Mean Adversity in Surveillance
In the world of investigations it is of the utmost importance for the investigator to remain virtually invisible yet be able to capture evidence that can be as detailed as the subject’s eye colour; however, quite often the most intricate piece of an investigation is simply to establish identity. With our population growth and expanding…
Read MorePathway to Success
“When we are sure that we are on the right road there is no need to plan our journey too far ahead. No need to burden ourselves with doubts and fears as to the obstacles that may bar our progress.” – Orison Swett Marden A boy grows up on the wrong side of the tracks…
Read MoreWhy the question of whether America would be better off with more strikes CNN.com is the wrong question
The question of whether America would be better off with more strikes is the wrong question as it makes the assumption that a strike will produce favorable results for the striking workers and this is simply not an absolute. The determining factor in this equation is not about which side is more powerful, has more…
Read MoreUNITED BENEFIT ADVISORS TO HOST FREE HR WEBINAR ON HEALTH-RELATED LOST PRODUCTIVITY Despite health care reform, health care costs continue to climb, making it critical for employers to address root causes.
Indianapolis, IN, Sept. 26, 2012 – United Benefit Advisors (UBA), in conjunction with The Standard, is hosting a free HR webinar, Health-Related Lost Productivity – Causes and Solutions, for employers and HR professionals on Oct. 4 from 2p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. To receive the $149 discount for this webinar, enter the code UBASTD when…
Read MoreSentric, Inc., Named One of Western Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (September 2012) — Sentric, Inc. has been named one of Western PA’s Best Places to Work in 2012 by the Pittsburgh Business Times. A national provider of workforce management software solutions, Sentric has been recognized many times over as a business of excellence. This particular recognition is meaningful because part of the criteria…
Read MoreInsurance Costs Continue Trending Upward for Utilities Organizations
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 Utilities survey results reported the average annual cost of insurance per employee…
Read MoreManufacturing & Distribution Employers Turn to Wellness Programs to Suppress Rising Costs
Kansas City, Kan.— In 2012, roughly two-thirds of manufacturing and distribution industry employers experienced increases to their medical insurance premiums, according to the 2012 Compensation Data Manufacturing & Distribution survey results. The average increase reported by these organizations was 10.2 percent, down from 11 percent reported in 2011. Despite the drop in the average premium…
Read MoreSecova Showcases Upgrades to Benefits Administration Platform at HR Tech
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., September 18, 2012 — Secova will be participating in this year’s HR Technology Conference & Exposition being held from October 8-10, 2012 at McCormick Place, Chicago. The company will be showcasing the release of their upgraded flagship benefits administration platform, iElect 5. The platform is subscriber-centric and therefore production-ready for employers and…
Read MoreNot-For-Profit Organizations Seek Ways to Create a Flexible Work Environment
Kansas City, Kan.— As economic conditions continue to slowly improve and companies are once again beginning to hire new employees to rebuild their workforce, employers across the country are looking for ways to attract and retain employees without resorting to hefty pay increases or expensive benefit plans. As a result, some employers have found that…
Read MoreHyatt Legal Plans Receives a 97% Positive Rating in Annual National Attorney Network Survey
The prepaid legal plans provider also scored 31.2% higher than the next- leading competitor Cleveland, OH — Sept. 11, 2012 — Hyatt Legal Plans, a MetLife company, has just released the results of its annual national attorney network survey. Participants were asked to rate their experience with Hyatt Legal Plans against those of other prepaid…
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