Human resources

Nominations Open for the 2020 #WomenForward Awards Sponsored by the Business Council for Peace (#Bpeace)

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The Women Forward Awards validates the truth that moving women forward in business reaps rewards for everyone from stake holders, to consumers, and most importantly, your employees.

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  • The Women Forward Awards validates the truth that moving women forward in business reaps rewards for everyone from stake holders, to consumers, and most importantly, your employees.
  • The online application closes February 28, 2020.
  • The awards will be presented on June 4, 2020, in New York City at the Yale Club.
  • With the Women Forward Awards, Bpeace is shining a light on corporations mentoring women forward as inspiration to the female entrepreneurs Bpeace advises in economically challenged communitieslike El Salvador and Guatemala, said Maloney.

2020 Survey of the States Reveals ‘Notable Increase’ in Personal Finance and Economic Education Across America

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The Survey of the States, conducted every two years for more than two decades by the Council for Economic Education (CEE) , analyzes the state of K-12 economic and personal finance education across America with data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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  • The Survey of the States, conducted every two years for more than two decades by the Council for Economic Education (CEE) , analyzes the state of K-12 economic and personal finance education across America with data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
  • After many years of little change, the 2020 Survey of the States shows real progress and a notable increase in the number of states with graduation requirements in both economics and personal finance, said CEE President and Chief Executive Officer Nan J. Morrison .
  • While more states are requiring economics and personal finance to graduate high school, six fewer are testing in economics and two fewer are testing personal finance.
  • We also advocate for more and better education in personal finance and economics, primarily through the biennial Survey of the States.

Tower MSA Partners’ Webinar Examines Cybersecurity and Workers’ Compensation

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

A breach of claims data can result in steep HIPPA-violation fines, reputational damage and, at worst, interruptions in care for injured workers.

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  • A breach of claims data can result in steep HIPPA-violation fines, reputational damage and, at worst, interruptions in care for injured workers.
  • Risk and Insurances survey of 669 workers compensation professionals ranked cyber risk as a top-10 challenge for 2020.
  • As part of its commitment to educate payers on industry issues, Tower MSA Partners will present a webinar, Preventing Cybersecurity Threats in Workers Compensation, on Wednesday, February 19, at 2 p.m. eastern.
  • Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Tower MSA Partners services include pre-MSA Triage, MSAs, physician peer reviews, CMS submissions, MSA administration, medical cost projections, life care plans, conditional payments, and Section 111 reporting.

OpenSesame Sponsors Learning Technologies France 2020 in Paris

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

OpenSesame, the most comprehensive catalog of elearning courses from the world's top publishers, announced its sponsorship of Learning Technologies France the premier event for digital learning in France, set to take place 5-6 February 2020 at the Porte de Versailles.

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  • OpenSesame, the most comprehensive catalog of elearning courses from the world's top publishers, announced its sponsorship of Learning Technologies France the premier event for digital learning in France, set to take place 5-6 February 2020 at the Porte de Versailles.
  • Learning Technologies France builds on the success of Learning Technologies UK by bringing together 7,000+ learning and development professionals to showcase organisational learning and the technology used to support learning at work.
  • Attendees enjoy showcases that include the latest technologies, learning solutions, and hands-on features.
  • To register and for more information on Learning Technologies France, please visit: https://www.learningtechnologiesfrance.com/welcome
    OpenSesame helps develop the world's most productive and admired workforces.

Oxford Rated as Top Performer for Overall IT Services in the 2020 Best in KLAS Report

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

KLAS, an independently owned and operated research firm, specializes in monitoring and reporting the performance of software, services, and medical equipment vendors.

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  • KLAS, an independently owned and operated research firm, specializes in monitoring and reporting the performance of software, services, and medical equipment vendors.
  • Working with thousands of healthcare professionals, KLAS reviews client feedback and collects insights on software, services, and medical equipment to deliver reports, trending data, and statistical overviews.
  • Oxford Global Resources leverages a network of skilled professionals to support more than 150 healthcare organizations across the US by providing specialized healthcare services that support technical, clinical, and operational projects.
  • Working with thousands of healthcare professionals, KLAS collects insights on software, services, and medical equipment to deliver reports, trending data, and statistical overviews.

NewRez Named One of the Best Mortgage Companies to Work For by National Mortgage News and Best Companies Group

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

NewRez LLC (NewRez), a national mortgage lender, announced today that it has been named among this years Best Mortgage Companies to Work For by National Mortgage News and Best Companies Group.

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  • NewRez LLC (NewRez), a national mortgage lender, announced today that it has been named among this years Best Mortgage Companies to Work For by National Mortgage News and Best Companies Group.
  • Mortgage companies across the country participated in the process.
  • This is the first time that NewRez has received recognition from National Mortgage News and Best Companies Group in this category.
  • To be recognized by the highly-regarded Best Companies to Work For program and National Mortgage News is a true honor and an ideal way to kick off another successful year for NewRez.

Schneider and Women In Trucking Collaborate With New Driver Ambassador Role

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

In collaboration with Women In Trucking and Schneider driver and trainer Kellylynn McLaughlin, the company is working to raise the number of women in the nations driver pool while supporting todays and tomorrows professional truck drivers.

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  • In collaboration with Women In Trucking and Schneider driver and trainer Kellylynn McLaughlin, the company is working to raise the number of women in the nations driver pool while supporting todays and tomorrows professional truck drivers.
  • Im looking forward to elevating the shared goals of Women In Trucking and Schneider, promoting and highlighting the achievements of women in transportation.
  • To share her experience as the Women In Trucking Driver Ambassador, McLaughlin will be posting her stories on an upcoming Women In Trucking blog.
  • About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
    Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.

HR Survey: The Skills Gap is Slashing American Businesses’ Bottom Lines

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

But IT-related technical skills arent the only thing recruiters are looking for: The skill 51% of HR decision-makers are primarily after is work ethic the skill 42% say candidates lack.

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  • But IT-related technical skills arent the only thing recruiters are looking for: The skill 51% of HR decision-makers are primarily after is work ethic the skill 42% say candidates lack.
  • Inadequate skills training is looming over the American economy, said Dr. Shaun McAlmont, K12s President of Career Learning Solutions.
  • To compensate for the skills gap, companies are putting even less emphasis on college degrees.
  • Better skills training in middle school and high school through career readiness education programs like project based learning and workplace experience will be critical to address the skills gap.

Ceridian Expands Global Footprint With Launch of Dayforce Payroll in New Zealand

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. (NYSE:CDAY) (TSX: CDAY), a global human capital management (HCM) technology company, today announced plans to introduce its market-leading cloud platform to the New Zealand market with the launch of Dayforce Payroll.

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  • Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. (NYSE:CDAY) (TSX: CDAY), a global human capital management (HCM) technology company, today announced plans to introduce its market-leading cloud platform to the New Zealand market with the launch of Dayforce Payroll.
  • Todays announcement comes on the heels of the launch of Dayforce Payroll in Australia last year and the acquisition of RITEQ , a Sydney-based provider of enterprise workforce management solutions.
  • Ceridian is uniquely positioned to drive quantifiable value for companies operating in New Zealand, said David Ossip, Chairman and CEO, Ceridian.
  • Risk management with New Zealand payday filing requirements: Payroll tax rules are updated based on relevant legislative and regulatory changes.

Stewart Title Promotes Emily Kain to Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Stewart Information Services Corporation announced today that Emily Kain, Senior Human Resources Director, is being promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer and will be responsible for overseeing the people side of the business, focusing on attracting, retaining and engaging associates worldwide.

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  • Stewart Information Services Corporation announced today that Emily Kain, Senior Human Resources Director, is being promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer and will be responsible for overseeing the people side of the business, focusing on attracting, retaining and engaging associates worldwide.
  • Kain joined Stewart Title in 2014 as manager of associate onboarding and immediately made a positive impact on the organization by re-engineering the hiring and onboarding processes, the employee referral program and, most recently, the Stewart Celebrates recognition program.
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  • More information is available at stewart.com , subscribe to the Stewart blog at blog.stewart.com , or follow Stewart on Twitter @stewarttitleco .