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Inkhouse Promotes Five Senior Leaders Capping off a Record Year of Growth

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

He will also help Inkhouse operationalize its growing portfolio of digital content services including social media marketing which make up 10 percent of the firms revenue.

Key Points: 
  • He will also help Inkhouse operationalize its growing portfolio of digital content services including social media marketing which make up 10 percent of the firms revenue.
  • OMahony joined Inkhouse in 2014 as a vice president in the firms San Francisco office before eventually becoming general manager, California.
  • The newly promoted senior leaders, on average, have worked at Inkhouse for at least nine years which illustrates the firms strong employee retention rate and commitment to workplace culture .
  • Inkhouse is a strategic communications firm for innovative thinkers, creators and leaders who believe in the power of stories to effect positive change.

Administrative Concepts, Inc. Selects Majesco Absence Management to Extend its Robust Product Offerings

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

For over twenty-five years, Administrative Concepts, Inc. (ACI) has been providing quality administrative services and support to clients by delivering superior policy and claims service with innovative solutions.

Key Points: 
  • For over twenty-five years, Administrative Concepts, Inc. (ACI) has been providing quality administrative services and support to clients by delivering superior policy and claims service with innovative solutions.
  • Were extremely excited to partner with Majesco and add this customer-centric technology platform to our core capabilities, says Steve Urban, President, Administrative Concepts, Inc. Majescos Absence Management solution provides robust leave and absence management capabilities and enables us to administer claims accurately, efficiently and in compliance with statutory, federal, and state regulations.
  • It effectively manages critical programs such as statutory benefits, paid family leave and insured/self-insured disability plans which are increasingly complicated with state variations.
  • Were thrilled to partner with them and add Majesco Absence Management to their platform.

Minister O'Regan announces final regulations to bring 10 days of paid sick leave into force

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The final Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (Medical Leave with Pay) outline essential elements of the new paid sick leave provisions.

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  • The final Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (Medical Leave with Pay) outline essential elements of the new paid sick leave provisions.
  • Paid sick leave (medical leave with pay) is a paid job-protected leave under Part III of the Canada Labour Code that provides employees in the federally regulated private sector with up to 10 days of leave per year.
  • In a given year, some employees will require no paid sick leave, while others will require 10 days or more.
  • Providing up to 10 days of paid sick leave will cover the needs of the majority of employees.

The American Urological Association Releases Key Findings on Residents & Fellows from the 2021 AUA Census

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

BALTIMORE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association is pleased to share its analysis on urology residents and fellows from the 2021 AUA Census results.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association is pleased to share its analysis on urology residents and fellows from the 2021 AUA Census results.
  • 51% of residents and 45.8% of fellows reported that diversity was a consideration in choosing a training program.
  • Nearly half of urology residents and four out of five urology fellows plan to practice in academic medical centers.
  • About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered nearBaltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 24,000 members throughout the world.

MetLife Selected As Insurance Carrier For New Hampshire’s New Voluntary PFML Insurance Program

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

MetLife has been selected as the carrier to fully insure and administer New Hampshires new Granite State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Plan.

Key Points: 
  • MetLife has been selected as the carrier to fully insure and administer New Hampshires new Granite State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Plan.
  • This innovative program will offer affordable and voluntary paid leave insurance to New Hampshire-based employees who may need to take paid time away from work to care for their families or themselves.
  • NH employers can customize the terms of the insurance policies they purchase, such as the length of the waiting period, and may extend the PFML insurance coverage from 6 to 12 weeks.
  • Im incredibly excited about moving forward, in partnership with MetLife, with a revolutionary paid leave insurance product for our citizens, Governor Chris Sununu added.

INAUGURAL WOMEN'S FOREST CONGRESS RESOLUTIONS A MAJOR MILESTONE ON THE JOURNEY TO UNIVERSAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE FOREST SECTOR

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The themes addressed at the Congress included leadership for equity and inclusion; workforce opportunities for increasing recruitment, retention, and advancement; women as catalysts for change; addressing today's greatest forest challenges, and supporting each other.

Key Points: 
  • The themes addressed at the Congress included leadership for equity and inclusion; workforce opportunities for increasing recruitment, retention, and advancement; women as catalysts for change; addressing today's greatest forest challenges, and supporting each other.
  • The WFC provided a space to discuss these themes and to inform the creation of the WFC resolutions that call for change in the forest and forest products sector.
  • The 2022 Women's Forest Congress Declaration was endorsed at the inaugural 2022 Women's Forest Congress and is summarized by the concluding call to action in the document.
  • We envision a forest community where there is universal equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of belonging.

New York State Insurance Fund Offers Coverage to Policyholders’ Out-Of-State Workers

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), the states largest workers compensation insurer, announced that for the first time in its 108-year history it will extend coverage to out-of-state employees, helping its policyholders simplify their benefits planning.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), the states largest workers compensation insurer, announced that for the first time in its 108-year history it will extend coverage to out-of-state employees, helping its policyholders simplify their benefits planning.
  • Since 1914, NYSIF has guaranteed the availability of workers' compensation insurance at the lowest possible cost to New York employers, said NYSIF Executive Director and CEO Gaurav Vasisht.
  • We now extend that offer to workers in states beyond New York, permiting NYSIF policyholders to benefit from NYSIFs competitive rates for all their employees.
  • NYSIF policyholders who wish to add their out-of-state workers to their current NYSIF workers compensation policy can contact an underwriter at www.nysif.com/outofstatecoverage .

Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo" Podcast with Inaugural Guest, Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", Governor Andrew Cuomo sits down with Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", Governor Andrew Cuomo sits down with Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci.
  • Governor Cuomo also takes a close look at politics today with the midterm elections around the corner.
  • Born into an Italian-American family and raised in Queens, Governor Andrew Cuomo spent a lifetime dedicated to public service.
  • The son of Matilda and the late Governor Mario Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo learned from a young age the importance of fighting for equality and opportunity.

VOTE MAMA FOUNDATION PUBLISHES STATE OF MOTHERHOOD REPORT

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Vote Mama Foundation, the leading source of research and analysis about the political participation of mothers, released the findings of its State of Motherhood report.

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  • The findings from the State of Motherhood survey reveal dismal representation of mothers in state legislatures with mothers of minor children comprising just 5.3 percent of all state legislators.
  • As State of Motherhood proves, we are missing a critical voice at the decision-making table we are missing the voice of moms," said Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama Foundation Founder and CEO.
  • Vote Mama Foundation has already begun collecting demographic data on federal legislators, and the focus of the next report in the State of Motherhood series will be the 118th U.S. Congress.
  • To learn more about Vote Mama Foundation and the State of Motherhood project, visit votemamafoundation.org
    Prior Vote Mama Foundation research revealed that just 7% of Congressional representatives in the 117th Congress are mothers with minor children.

In the Wake of the Great Resignation, 84% of HR Professionals are Increasing Benefits Offerings

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005563/en/
    Download Lively's inaugural Employee Benefits Pulse Check report to see what HR leaders and benefits consultants must do to attract and retain employees in 2023.
  • Key Findings of Livelys HR Employee Benefits Pulse Check Report Show:
    #1 Employees have newfound power which has an effect on the benefits landscape.
  • Healthcare is one of the most important workplace benefits an employer can offer according to both employees and HR leaders.
  • For strategies, action steps, and additional findings to help companies prepare for success, HR professionals can access the full Employee Benefits Pulse Check .