Kansas City, Kan.— Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Manufacturing & Distribution survey results found pay increase budgets rose to 2.7 percent, up from 2.2 percent in 2010. Pay increase budgets are projected to increase slightly further…
Atkins, VA — July 19, 2011 TEDS, Inc, a pioneer in human capital development, announced this week a host of new and robust capabilities for hospitals and health care organizations seeking to streamline their workforce, ensure regulatory compliance and maximize efficiencies. TEDS’ new capabilities will usher in a new era for proactive Joint Commission (JCAHO)…
FREDERICKSBURG, Va., July 19, 2011— Anchor Planning Group is coming out of its first year in business with strong growth stemming from its creative and innovative approach to flat-fee executive search and human resources consulting. Over the past year, the firm has placed 29 candidates with zero turnover. Anchor’s time-to-present for pre-qualified, top tier candidates…
Reduced healthcare costs and improved employee performance are just two of the benefits reported by organizations who have offered the recently-launched Revitalize You!TM stress management training program from HeartMath® to their employees. The e-learning program has proven to reduce healthcare costs in terms of lower health claims, and reduced absenteeism at a number of organizations.…
July 13, 2011—Scottsdale, Ariz.—This may be another sign organizations are done cutting costs in the benefits area. A new WorldatWork research report, Vehicle-Related Benefits Survey, found that a majority of organizations (89%) continue to offer some type of vehicle benefit to employees. The top three vehicle benefits offered are: fuel or mileage reimbursement (72%), car…
Kansas City, Kan.—July 12, 2011— Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for utilities industry employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Utilities survey results show utilities organizations reported an average premium increase of 12.5 percent. Nearly 75 percent of respondents indicated they pay more than $9,600 annually for an employee plus family plan.…
CHICAGO, IL and WOBURN, Mass. — July 7, 2011 — The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) and HealthcareSource®, the leader in talent management software solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced the results and findings of their joint online 2011 Healthcare HR Initiatives Survey. Conducted from May 1 through June 30, 2011,…
Kansas City, Kan.—July 6, 2011— During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards recovery, time-off programs are one of the cornerstones of highly competitive compensation programs attracting the best talent. The 2011 Compensation…
For Dana Lee, losing weight seemed to be that distant resolution that resurfaced each New Year, and just as quickly passed her by. After being turned on to her corporate wellness program offered by her employer, she decided it was time reach out for help. Now, 35 pounds lighter, Dana is eager to share her…