LinkedIn remains the kingpin of online recruitment, but Facebook is a bigger network, with five times the users.
In this age of information on demand, we expect access whenever and wherever we want it. We use portable devices such as tablets for both work and recreation: to send email, do our personal banking and play games. We bring our BlackBerrys and iPhones with us to meetings, on vacation and even to the bathroom. If we lose cellphone service—even if it’s just while we’re in the elevator or on the subway—we get annoyed at being temporarily out of touch.
Here’s a new use for your smartphone, even if it is a tad uncomfortable to think about. Towers Watson’s U.K. office has released a new app that allows users to estimate their own life expectancy.
Equitable Life of Canada has implemented a new online claims system that it says will streamline disability claims case management.
Homewood Human Solutions has released a mental health tool kit, featuring information on mental illness and how to improve mental health. The kit also contains an individual stress assessment.
Homewood Human Solutions is turning its focus to social media as a way to encourage wellness among Canadians.
Sun Life and TELUS Health Solutions have signed an agreement for TELUS to provide an eClaims product for use by healthcare providers.
Empire Life Insurance Company has launched a new iPad app that will provide quotes on up to four term insurance products at once.
Morneau Shepell, under its Shepell•fgi brand, has released version 2.0 of its employee assistance program (EAP) app.
It’s becoming increasingly clear that social media and technology are offering new ways for DC plan sponsors to connect with their members in a more timely and meaningful manner.