Employee Benefits

HRToolbox Offers Complete Toolbox Solutions to Manage Expatriate Workforces of All Sizes

By HR Vendor News | June 25, 2012

ATLANTA — June 25, 2012— HRToolbox, a global provider of expatriate management tools, today announced a series of affordable new tools — Professional Toolbox™, Total Toolbox™ and Enterprise Toolbox™ — to more efficiently meet the challenges of managing a global workforce. These easy-to-use tools can replace the cumbersome spreadsheets used by many in Global HR…

MTM Recognition Launches Multi-Generational Social Engagement Platform- Carousel

By HR Vendor News | June 25, 2012

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK June 25, 2012 MTM Recognition, the world’s leading employee reward and recognition solutions provider, today announced the launch of Carousel, a proprietary, customizable social engagement platform, uniting today’s multi-generational workforce through web-based recognition. “With the continued growth of social media and remote worksites come new challenges to manage and engage a diverse…

Five Critical Factors for a Successful HR Shared Services Center Examined in New Article from Dovetail Software

By HR Vendor News | June 21, 2012

AUSTIN, Texas—June 21, 2012—HR Shared Services Centers (HR SSC) deliver substantial benefits to organizations, including reduced costs, increased efficiencies and the ability for HR to focus on strategic initiatives rather than administrative tasks, but HR SSCs can quickly turn costly, inefficient and ineffective if not implemented correctly. A new article by Dovetail Software offers five…

Profiles International to Give Away $15,000 Assessment Package

By HR Vendor News | June 19, 2012

WACO, Texas June 19, 2012 — Profiles International is proud to announce their first Comprehensive Team Analysis Giveaway. The winning department will receive a complimentary Team Analysis package for up to 15 employees, with a $15,000 value. The winning department will also be assigned a Profiles International Organizational Development Specialist that will be dedicated to…

Health Benefits Cost Employers $2.60 Per Hour Worked

By HR Vendor News | June 19, 2012

Washington, DC — June 19, 2012 — Employers in private industry, state government, and local governments paid an average of $2.60 per hour worked to provide health benefits to their employees in March 2012, according to a recent report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report is based on the Employer Costs…

SILVERSAVER® TO SPONSOR NASCAR DRIVER BLAKE KOCH

By HR Vendor News | June 18, 2012

(LAWRENCE, KS) June 18, 2012 — SilverSaver®, a precious metals purchasing service of Lawrence, KS based Mass Metal LLC, announces its primary sponsorship of NASCAR driver Blake Koch beginning with the upcoming Subway Jalapeño 250 at Daytona International Speedway on July 6th. “I’m so pumped to be racing at Daytona next month in the SilverSaver®…

Bluestem Brands, Inc. and SPS Commerce Join Forces to Offer PayCheck Direct to SPS Commerce Employees

By HR Vendor News | June 13, 2012

Bev Campbell, General Manager for PayCheck Direct stated, “We are delighted to begin our new partnership with SPS Commerce. PayCheck Direct complements SPS Commerce’s current benefit offerings. We’ve seen a high level of excitement and interest for this relatively new way for employees to purchase the items they want, enjoy them now and make low…

Another Record-Breaking Year for Accurate Background

By HR Vendor News | June 12, 2012

LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 12, 2012 – Accurate Background Inc., a solution leader in the background screening industry, recently closed its 2011 fiscal year as the most successful year since inception; surpassing 2010 growth by more than 40 percent. As a result of the growth, Accurate Background is opening an expansion office in Irvine, Calif.…

Worksite Nicotine Testing a Growing Trend in Healthcare Premium Differentials and Incentives Planning

By HR Vendor News | June 12, 2012

Reliable, saliva-based nicotine tests allow for easier, more widespread adoption SEATTLE, Wash. June 12, 2012 — Employers who offer Alere Wellbeing’s industry-leading Quit For Life® Program can now work directly with the company to order and implement the new Alere™ iScreen® OFD (Oral Fluid Device). The iScreen® OFD is a saliva-based nicotine test that makes…

Three Powerhouse Speakers Kick Off Health Care Consumerism Conference

By HR Vendor News | June 12, 2012

ATLANTA, June 12, 2012—In today’s tough economic climate, companies of all sizes seek innovative ways to lower their health and benefit costs and comply with health care laws without sacrificing employee morale. Now in its 3rd year, The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism’s (IHC) FORUM West conference, held on September 6-7 at Las Vegas’ Red Rock…