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Reveille and Hyperbole: AngelPoints, the leader in corporate volunteer management, has made it possible for corporate employees to volunteer almost 4 million hours - or the equivalent of a volunteer vigil lasting 445 years, 24 hours a day. These volunteer hours have been spent in activities such as building affordable homes, cleaning oil spills and tutoring children - as well as hundreds of others determined by corporations. AngelPoints has attracted over 100 corporate brands and over one million users in only four years making it the fastest growing online Corporate Volunteer and Social Responsibility Management application.
Health Data Services, Inc., (a medical records and practice management company) announces FreeDOM, its free integrated EMR and PM software solution for small healthcare offices is now available in Ohio. This marks the eleventh state for FreeDOM in its national distribution plan.
January is National Mentoring Month. Across the nation, people are encouraged to recognize their mentors and to give back by mentoring another. As the leading company focused on corporate mentoring, Menttium is reaching out to mentors worldwide who want to apply to be a mentor in the Menttium 100 Program.
You Should Know:
New York Times best-selling author, business guru, copywriting genius and founder of the Internet's most popular health, wealth and success ezine (Early to Rise), Michael Masterson, released his new book nationwide Friday aptly titled, Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat (Wiley, 2008, ISBN: 978-0-470-18202-4, $27.95).
"Nothing matters more than selling," says Masterson. "Many first-time entrepreneurs have the impression that they are doing things in a logical order when they look for the perfect office space, have logos designed, and order a lot of inventory. The reality is they are wasting valuable resources on secondary and tertiary endeavors. If no one is going to buy what you want to sell, you've just wasted a bunch of money on a business that will never be."
Comings and Goings: Connextions, Inc. announced that it has hired Paul Perleberg, formerly with Fair Isaac Corp. and Accenture, as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company's healthcare division, ConnextionsHealth. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for development, operations and growth of ConnextionsHealth - a recognized provider of business technologies and services that enable health insurance plans to acquire and retain individual members and small group subscribers.
Upcoming Events: Bullhorn, the global leader in On Demand, front office staffing and recruiting software, announced it will hold its next user conference February 1-5, 2009, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas. Following the success of its inaugural user conference in June 2007, Bullhorn is excited to again bring its customers and partners together, along with industry experts, for informational and networking sessions that help customers maximize their investment in Bullhorn and benefit from industry best practices.
Survey Says: Slower, but Steady Hiring Expected for the New Year, CareerBuilder.com's Annual Job Forecast Reveals
Higher Pay, More Flexible Work Arrangements, Candidate Screening Online, Better Healthcare Benefits and Rehiring Retirees Among Major Trends for 2008
CareerBuilder.com, the nation's largest online job site with more than 23 million unique visitors and over 1.5 million jobs, released the results of its latest survey, conducted by Harris InteractiveŽ, tracking projected hiring trends for 2008. The survey, titled "2008 Job Forecast," was conducted from November 13 through December 3, 2007 among 3,016 hiring managers and human resource professionals in private sector companies.
The job market of 2007 showed resilience amidst economic uncertainties and produced north of 1.3 million new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics," said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.com. "Looking forward, plans for hiring are tracking below last year's projections, but point to continued job creation. Thirty-two percent of employers CareerBuilder.com surveyed plan to add full-time, permanent employees in 2008, down from 40 percent who planned to do so in 2007. Employers are taking caution in the New Year, anticipating the advent of a slower, but still steady hiring environment."
Full-time
Thirty-two percent of employers plan to increase their number of full-time, permanent employees in 2008. Eight percent plan to decrease staff levels in 2008 while 47 percent expect no change. Thirteen percent are unsure.
Part-time
Twenty-one percent of employers plan to increase their number of part-time employees in 2008, down from 23 percent who expected to do so in 2007. Six percent plan to decrease headcount in 2008 while 58 percent expect no change and 15 percent are unsure.
Hiring By Industry
Comparing select industries, solid job creation in Professional and Business Services and Information Technology is expected to carry into the coming year. Forty-five percent of employers in these sectors plan to add full-time, permanent employees in 2008, followed by 37 percent of employers in Transportation and Utilities, 34 percent in Financial Services and 32 percent in Hospitality. Healthcare and Retail employers are also planning to expand staffs at 28 percent each.
Hiring By Region
Staff expansions are expected to remain strongest in the South and West in 2008. Thirty-six percent of employers in the South and 34 percent of employers in the West plan to add full-time, permanent employees compared to 31 percent in the Northeast and 28 percent in the Midwest.
EIGHT MAJOR TRENDS FOR 2008
"Time-to-hire continues to be a challenge for employers as they struggle with a shortage of qualified candidates," said Ferguson. "Nearly one-in-five employers report it typically takes them two months or longer to fill their open positions and 40 percent say they currently have open positions for which they can't find qualified candidates. Recruitment and retention efforts are becoming increasingly competitive and job seekers are likely to benefit in the New Year in terms of higher paychecks, more allowances for flexible work arrangements, special perks and better career advancement opportunities."
#1 Bigger Paychecks
#2 More Flexible Work Arrangements
#3 Screening Candidates Via the Internet
#4 Rehiring Retirees
#5 Diversity Recruitment
#6 Freelance or Contract Hiring
#7 More Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Special Perks
#8 Career Advancement
HIRING AND COMPENSATION IN Q1 Hiring Thirty percent of employers say they increased their headcount in the last three months. Nine percent reduced headcount while 60 percent reported no change and 1 percent were unsure.
Employers are expecting similar results for the upcoming quarter. Twenty-nine percent of employers plan to add employees in Q1 2008. Seven percent will decrease headcount while 60 percent anticipate no change and 5 percent are unsure.
Compensation
With a large number of annual salary increases taking place in the first quarter, 69 percent of employers expect to raise compensation levels in the next three months. Forty percent estimate the average raise to range between 1 and 3 percent, 27 percent anticipate an average raise of 4 to 10 percent while 2 percent expect raises to be 11 percent or more.
About CareerBuilder.com
CareerBuilder.com is the nation's largest online job site with more than 23 million unique visitors and over 1.5 million jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB), The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT), the company offers a vast online and print network to help job seekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 1,200 partners, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com.
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Deep Release: Author Tackles Healthcare Literacy Problem Addressed in December 2007 Edition of the Healthcare 411 Web-Based News Series.
Dr. Ruthann Russo's new book addresses the health literacy issues as described by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Carolyn Clancy, MD, AHRQ Director, discussed concerns about the lack of health literacy in the US during the December 2007 "Healthcare 411" web-based news series. Dr. Clancy defined health literacy as "how well people understand and can evaluate information about their health and about health care options to make good decisions." Dr. Clancy also went on to describe how limited health literacy can harm your health. A big part of being able to evaluate your health care options is understanding how to navigate our sometimes complex healthcare system. In her book, 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare (www.7stepshealth.com), author Dr. Ruthann Russo has provided a comprehensive, easy-to-read resource to help all health care consumers learn how to better navigate the healthcare system and take control of their healthcare.
The Healthcare 411 newscast described the importance of good communication with your physician. In her book, Dr. Russo provides lists of questions you may want to ask your physician during the visit. She also suggests that you write the questions down and bring along a pad of paper and pen to record your physician's responses. Physicians are often rushed in the time they have to spend with you, so if you organize the visit around your concerns, you are more likely to get a good result. Dr. Russo also provides resources and suggestions for other circumstances the typical healthcare consumer may either not be aware of or may not be prepared to address. These include:
creating a healthcare vision and plan for you and your family
selecting and working with your healthcare team
obtaining a second opinion and what to do with conflicting points of view
partnering with your health plan for the best results
how to obtain and read your medical records
understanding your rights and responsibilities as a patient
how to use the Web and other resources to find high quality healthcare
evaluating complimentary and alternative medicine possibilities
understanding different medical and surgical specialties
learning basic medical terminology to communicate better with physicians
Dr. Russo has written 5 books used by managers in the healthcare industry. Hospitals throughout the country use her training programs to assist their physicians and clinicians in providing quality care to their patients.
The book presents a different approach to healthcare. Millions of Americans are searching for answers to their best possible healthcare. The book includes numerous 'real-life' examples that demonstrate how you can take control of your healthcare by being an informed consumer. 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare is currently available at http://www.7StepsHealth.com.
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