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Utilities Employers Scramble to Find Relief on Prescription Costs

By HR Vendor News | July 17, 2012

Kansas City, Kan.— According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans filled more than 3.7 billion prescriptions in 2010. Because the rate at which individuals developing chronic health conditions continues to increase, the expected decline in drug costs comes as little comfort to utilities employers who are largely footing the bill, as an overwhelming majority still…

Experts from TALX Assessment Division, pan, to Discuss Value of Assessments in Talent Acquisition and Development at IPAC Conference

By HR Vendor News | July 16, 2012

ST. LOUIS — WHO: Stacie Young, talent measurement consultant, and Gerry Groe, managing director of Business Development for TALX assessment division, pan, a leader in online assessment and talent management systems WHAT: Will share their extensive workplace assessments expertise as they deliver two concurrent sessions at the International Personnel Assessment Council (IPAC) 2012 Conference. Young…

How to move knowledge for rapid business impact: CERTPOINT Systems sponsors Brandon Hall Group webinar

By HR Vendor News | July 16, 2012

Roslyn, NY. July 16 2012. In the latest of a series of sponsored webinars, global learning technologies innovator CERTPOINT Systems invites Brandon Hall Group’s Stacey Harris, VP Research & Advisory Services, and Donald H. Taylor, Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute, to explore how learning professionals can move information through their organizations faster to…

Second Installment of the Sizzling Summer Webinar Series: What to Do the Year BEFORE You Start a Talent Management Suite Implementation

By HR Vendor News | July 16, 2012

Who: Hosted by the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry. IHRIM thanks the generosity of Infor Lawson for their sponsorship of this webinar. What: Second Installment of the Sizzling Summer Webinar Series: What to Do the Year BEFORE You Start a…

One Mans Garbage is an Investigators Treasure

By HR Vendor News | July 16, 2012

As the summer haze continues, so does the exertion and in most organizations the volume escalates in terms of demand. With the record breaking temperatures we are experiencing this year, we will no doubt see a much greater incentive (air conditioned or not) to be away from work. It’s as accurate as any formula; as…

Capital Analytics and KnowledgeAdvisors Form Strategic Alliance

By HR Vendor News | July 12, 2012

Capital Analytics and KnowledgeAdvisors, two of the industry leaders in human capital measurement, have announced this week they are forming an alliance partnership. The alliance will leverage the combined strengths of both organizations to deliver a comprehensive measurement solution to clients for their learning and development initiatives. Both companies have been recognized by such organizations…

Tomorrow "The Decision" Discussion with U.S. Congressman + July "HealthCare Consumerism Radio Show" Line-Up

By HR Vendor News | July 12, 2012

[ATLANTA — JULY 12, 2012] The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism Radio Show presents its weekly schedule for July 2012 below. The HealthCare Consumerism Radio show is co-hosted by Doug Field, CEO and Founder of The Institute of HealthCare Consumerism (www.TheIHCC.com) and Ron Bachman, Editorial Chairman. They are joined by special guest health and benefits solution…

Latest White Paper from RealTime Performance and QuietSpacing Helps Leaders Increase Productivity by Managing Expectations

By HR Vendor News | July 11, 2012

SEATTLE (July 11, 2012) — To help organizations consistently deliver on their promises and keep clients coming back, RealTime Performance and QuietSpacing offer a new white paper on setting and managing expectations for both customers and employees. “Managing Expectations” is the latest in a series of white papers from RealTime Performance and QuietSpacing. The white…

Select International Launches Update to SelecTrak Applicant Tracking System

By HR Vendor News | July 11, 2012

Select International, a global employee assessment and hiring solutions provider, announced a new release of SelecTrak®, its applicant tracking system, planned for July 22nd. The updated version supports all of Select International’s pre employment assessment tests. Some of the upgrades include: • Improved health monitoring • System auditing • Administrative Platform Enhancements • Additional logging…

Healthcare Employers Turn to Wellness Programs to Suppress Rising Costs

By HR Vendor News | July 11, 2012

Kansas City, Kan.— In 2012, roughly two-thirds of healthcare employers experienced increases to their medical insurance premiums, according to the 2012 Compensation Data Healthcare survey results. The average increase reported by these organizations was 8 percent, down from 9.5 percent reported in 2011 and 9.4 percent in 2010. Despite the drop in the average premium…