Employee Benefits

Investigations Consequences Equal Anxiety

By HR Vendor News | February 24, 2012

When our mind is saying something our body doesn’t agree with there is always going to be conflict within. It’s the classic literary man versus self and when put in a situation that illustrates this, the result is as good as any battle we would have witnessed in the coliseum. Quite often during an investigation;…

New White Paper from BenefitWerks Offers Insight on Choosing Benefits Automation Software

By HR Vendor News | February 23, 2012

ORANGE PARK, Fla./February 23, 2012—HR professionals understand the benefits of automation software: improved processes, streamlined workflows, greater data integrity, major time and cost savings, and more. Determining which software is best suited to a particular organization, however, is not so clear-cut. BenefitWerks’ new white paper was created to help companies navigate the waters of software…

IHC FORUM Panel Helps Employers Cut Health Care Costs, Not Coverage, in Down Economy

By HR Vendor News | February 23, 2012

Leading executives from Coca-Cola, Goodwill, Vail Resorts and the State of Georgia offer innovative strategies for  managing employee health care costs in tough economic times ATLANTA, Feb 23—Health care spend is one of the most pressing issues U.S. businesses face today. While most companies are loath to eliminate employer-sponsored health plans altogether, they struggle to…

Flex to offer Education to Human Resource and Business Professionals on Popular Consumer-Driven Health Care Plans

By HR Vendor News | February 22, 2012

ROSEMONT, Ill. (February 22, 2012) — Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) today announced they will launch an educational outreach effort for human resource and business professionals to learn more about popular Consumer-Driven Health Care Plans (CDHPs). The series of free webinars are offered through the FlexUNIVERSITY™ platform and accredited by the Human Resources Certification Institute…

AWLP to Hold Work-Life Professions Only "un-Conference"

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2012

February 16, 2012 – Scottsdale, Ariz. – For the second year, WorldatWork’s Alliance for Work-Life Progress will hold the work-life profession’s only “un-Conference.” Because storytelling is a powerful business communication tool, the 2012 Work-Life Forum will feature an innovative storytelling framework for creating change. Work-life visionaries, thought leaders and practitioners will gather and exchange information…

Did you know one of the top reasons for a failing employee is a bad manager?

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2012

WACO, TX; February 15, 2012 – Profiles International lanched their newest report, “Top 10 Leadership Tips for First-time Managers.” Organizations cannot assume that an effective worker will succeed as an effective manager. For first-time managers, the responsibility of leading and motivating a team to produce first-rate results can be a daunting challenge.  As a leader…

Flexible Benefit Service Corporation Introduces Health Advocate to Help Clients Navigate Health Insurance Landscape

By HR Vendor News | February 15, 2012

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 15, 2012) – Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) announced today that Health Advocate, Inc., the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, will provide its award-winning health advocacy service to Flex’s clients. Health Advocate assists organizations and their employees with navigating the complex healthcare and insurance systems. They help participants and…

The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism's FORUM Helps Employers Make Sense of Health Care Law

By HR Vendor News | February 14, 2012

As companies await the Supreme Court decision regarding the future of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism’s conference provides cost-saving answers. ATLANTA, Feb 8, 2012 – As the Supreme Court deliberates on the constitutionality of the country’s landmark health care legislation, corporations ponder the impact the verdict will have…

HighRoads Comments on Health Reform Requirement to Use Plain Language to Describe Health Plan Benefits and Coverage

By HR Vendor News | February 11, 2012

BOSTON (February 10, 2012) —HighRoads, the industry leader in employer health care compliance and benefits management, released comments in response to yesterday’s announcement of final regulations on the summary of benefits & coverage (SBC) and the uniform glossary for group health plans by the Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury Departments. “We are delighted…

Achievers Named 2012s Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada

By HR Vendor News | February 8, 2012

Toronto (PRWEB) February 8, 2011 — — Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, was named today as one of the 50 Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada.  Queen’s School of Business conducted the annual study in conjunction with Aon Hewitt. “We use employee engagement as the standard…