Compensation and Benefits
BeneTrac has launched a new call center service. Employers can enroll their employees in the service, which provides a toll-free number that is available 24/7 to employees who have questions about employer-sponsored benefits. Employees can also ask specialists questions about claims and coverage.
(619) 788-5800 | www.benetrac.com | salessupport@benetrac.com
VSP Vision Care has announced that it is now offering individual vision care plans with a monthly pay option in nearly every state. Through the monthly payment plan, which is available in 46 states, consumers can pay as little as $13 a month, depending on the state.
(800) 877-7195 | www.givevsp.com | imember@vsp.com
Compliance
Buck Consultants has released an audit and training program designed to help employers comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s privacy and security rules. The program will review an organization’s current HIPAA privacy and security policies to determine if the company complies with provisions of the federal law.
(202) 776-1004 | www.buckconsultants.com/Services/HealthandProductivity/HIPAAcompliance.aspx | info@buckconsultants.com
Global HR
Russell Reynolds Associates has launched a service that provides guidance on leadership and talent management for businesses that plan to open operations in China as well as China-based employers looking to expand and acquire businesses in the United States and Europe.
(212) 351-2000 | www.russellreynolds.com | benjamin.zhai@russellreynolds.com
Staffing
CSO Research Inc. has launched CSO Connect, a recruitment tool that offers employers an innovative way to connect with students and alumni of CSO’s client colleges. CSO Connect is designed to bring employers and students together, help recruiters control data flow, and align recruiting efforts with organizational staffing strategies.
(866) 705-4201 | www.csoconnect.com | info@csoconnect.com
Doximity has launched Doximity Talent Finder, a career-matching service that allows hospitals, health systems and other employers to view the professional profiles and resumes of Doximity members. The service allows recruiters to search quickly for a variety of experience and skills criteria.
(650) 200-390 | www.doximity.com | info@doximity.com
Training and Development
The Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation has introduced DisasterReady.org, an online learning program designed to train relief workers in disaster readiness and response. The web-based program is designed to provide access to affordable, high-quality training tools and support.
(310) 752-0200 | www.disasterready.org | info@disasterready.org
Aon Hewitt has announced the next generation of LEADeR, a suite of assessment tools designed to help HR professionals measure and assess managers’ readiness for leadership roles. The new version of LEADeR includes a web-based, day-in-the-life simulation that enables participants to experience situations they could face as leaders.
www.aon.com/human-capital-consulting/consulting/default.jsp | info@aon.com
Total Training Network has released its Élan Enterprise Learning Platform, a system designed to help employers develop training programs. The learning platform features easy-to-use reporting tools that can provide measurements and performance reports to ensure that learning programs are meeting individual and organizational objectives.
(800) 487-3393 | www.ttnlearning.com | marketing@ttnlearning.com
Workplace Management
TSheets Timetracking Inc. has launched time tracking software that allows employees to use smartphones, tablets and laptops to track and report work hours. Using iPhone and Android apps, employees can clock in from remote locations; GPS tracking systems verify the locations.
(888) 836-2720 | www.tsheets.com | info@tsheets.com
Matrix Absence Management Inc. has added employer reporting and analyzing functions to its mobile application. The technology enhancement allows HR and benefits administrators to view, manage and review employee absence data remotely from a smartphone or tablet.
(800) 980-1006 | www.matrixcos.com | info@matrixcos.com
Guardian Life Insurance Co. now offers employers an absence management program called Guardian AbsenceWorks. The program features two custom software tools designed to meet the diverse needs of employers of every size.
(212) 598-8000 | www.aboutemployeebenefits.com | info@glic.com
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