The Workforce Chronicle - June 2009

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The Workforce Chronicle
Issue 33, June 2009
SECTIONS Articles & Insights WorkForce in the News Case Study EmpCenter Webinars Upcoming Events by Roger A. Smith, CPP & Payroll Consultant Summer Reading 2009 School’s either out, or soon will be, the weather has warmed up, vacations are upon us, and it’s time for my annual summer reading list. Again this year, we have an eclectic mix taken from my own experience and several recommended lists. While I haven’t read all of these books, I thought I’d pass along this brief overview of the ones that I enjoyed, or that sound interesting to me. All of these books are on at least one of the popular summer reading lists. [more] Other Issues Current Issue May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 Subscribe	June 2009 Workforce Chronicle Welcome to the Workforce Chronicle. In this issue, we are excited to announce the latest addition to our newsletter – HR Corner from our own Carol Duman, HR director for WorkForce Software. Drawing from nearly 15 years experience, Carol will discuss current HR news, challenging workforce issues, or HR tips in each issue! This month’s Learning Series webinar is “Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA Amendments and New Regulations,” presented by David Calzone, Director and Shareholder of Vercruysse Murray & Calzone, P.C. View this webinar by June 30, 2009, for a chance to win a fee copy of Aspen Publisher’s Family and Medical Leave Guide. Congratulations to Assistant VP of HR Michael Jolly from University of Idaho for winning Aspen Publisher’s APA Basic Guide to Payroll for viewing “Keys to a Successful Workforce Management Implementation” during the month of May. DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE HACKETT GROUP'S WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE STUDY. DEADLINE JUNE 19, 2009. FRIENDS OF WORKFORCE RECEIVE 70% OFF, SO CONTACT US TODAY! HR Corner The HR Corner for June 2009 The role of the Human Resources professional is changing. Traditionally viewed as the policing arm of executive management, HR is becoming a strategic partner throughout the organization, including business development and an employee advocate. READ MORE IN THE HR CORNER Featured Article Let Workforce Management Technology Manage Your FMLA On January 16, 2009, new regulations and amendments to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) went into effect that include the new Military Caregiver Family Leave, and the Qualifying Exigency Family Leave policies. What does this mean for HR? More headaches? Maybe, maybe not. But, there are definitely more regulations to learn and implement at your organization to avoid liability. How do you avoid the headaches and maintain compliance with FMLA? Automate. Automate. Automate. Workforce management systems today are HR’s new best friend in the workplace. COMPLETE ARTICLE Articles & Insights Sweeping new Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations finalized! The Department of Labor has released final regulations covering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and addressing new military family leave entitlements for employees. The department says that many of the revisions were designed to clarify the requirements that the FMLA imposes on both employees and employers and to improve the communication between employers and employees. The new FMLA rules are effective on January 16, 2009. [more] 95 Paper Workers to Receive $11.75M Labor Settlement The Alaska Pulp Corporation (APC) of Sitka, Alaska agreed to pay about 95 former employees more than $11.75 million in back wages and retirement benefits under a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board. [more] HR Managers Predict Problems if EFCA Passes Ninety-five percent of employers say that American businesses would be hurt if the proposed Employee Free Choice Act were to become law, but far fewer say that unions would be successful in organizing employees at their own organization, according to a survey conducted by BLR's HR Daily Advisor. [more] WorkForce Software in the News May 19, 2009 - WorkForce Software Highlights Workforce Management Trends at APA Annual Congress in Long Beach, California - (PDF Version) More News Click here to read more WorkForce Software news CUSTOMER OVERVIEW United Illuminating Customer Since: March 2006 Industry: Utilities Challenge: UI has complex business rules, including pay policies, compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining compliance with the bargaining union contract. UI’s workforce management processes were UI is a New Haven, Connecticut-based regional distribution company that provides electricity and energy-related services to more than 320,000 customers in municipalities in the Greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas. UI’s workforce management processes were conducted manually, and the organization needed to automate these processes. UI chose WorkForce Software’s EmpCenter® to automate and manage its complex labor policies consistently and accurately. EmpCenter increased productivity and reduced labor costs associated to UI’s workforce management practices. View the case study to learn more about UI’s workforce management challenges and solutions. The United Illuminating Company - Utility Industry Case Study EmpCenter EmpCenter® Absence Manager EmpCenter Absence Manager provides HR with a solution to enforce employee leave policies and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). By automating 100% of your organizations leave management processes, EmpCenter Absence Manager increases productivity by streamlining routine tasks. Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com. White Paper Highlight Fatigue Management Keep Your Organization in Compliance, and Your Employees Well-Rested. [more] Webinars Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA Amendments and New Regulations Keys to a Successful Workforce Management Implementation 4 Nuggets that Enhance Top Performance in Payroll During the Recession Workforce Management Best Practices in the Public Sector Sarbanes-Oxley and the Payroll Professional An Organizations Involvement with Wage Attachments Employee Leave Rights: Navigating the Maze and Understanding FMLA in School Districts Employee Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Rights Business Continuity: Are You Prepared? Preparing for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Exam Five Characteristics of Top Performing Payroll Organizations Crisis Management in the Payroll Department Moving from Manager to Leader in the Payroll World Developing a Cohesive Team Flexible Scheduling, Alternative Work Schedules, and Telecommuting Benchmarking the Payroll Process Implementing Payroll Best Practices What are Payroll Best Practices? Change Management for the Payroll Professionals Time Collection for your Mobile, Field, Remote Workforce Process Modeling in the Payroll Department Strategic Planning in the Payroll Department Payroll Technologies: Past, Present, and Emerging Top 5 Essential Practices for Payroll Professionals Controlling Overtime Pay with Scheduling Automation Trends and Myths of Workforce Management The Fair Labor Standards Act - A Review Event Stop by the WorkForce Software booth at the following 2009 Conferences and Expos.Prize Drawings held during each event! Canadian Payroll Association - 27th Annual Conference and Expo The Fairmont Empress Hotel & Victoria Conference Centre Victoria, BC June 9-12th, 2009 Booth #328 www.payroll.ca NACUBO 2009 Annual Meeting John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center Boston, MA June 27-30th, 2009 Booth # 503 www.nacuboannualmeeting.org/nacubo2009/ public/enter.aspx Government Finance Officers 103rd Annual Conference Washington State Convention and Trade Center Seattle, Washington June 28-30th, 2009 Booth # 910 http://www.gfoa.org Rainier Chapter's 21st Annual Northwest Regional Payroll Conference Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, WA September 17-18th, 2009 www.rainierchapterapa.org HR Technology Conference and Expo McCormick Place Chicago, IL September 30th-October 1st, 2009 www.hrtechconference.com Booth #534	Workforce Chronicle Exclusive!

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