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PDS Biotechnology Announces Presentation of Universal Flu Vaccine Preclinical Data at the 41st American Society of Virology Meeting

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

The study demonstrated that the investigational universal flu vaccine was effective against multiple strains of the influenza virus.

Key Points: 
  • The study demonstrated that the investigational universal flu vaccine was effective against multiple strains of the influenza virus.
  • Infectimuneallowed for significant dose-sparing with effective protection demonstrated using 25-fold lower doses of the COBRA antigens in animals.
  • Currently, there is no universal vaccine that provides broad protection against multiple strains of influenza.
  • These data suggest that PDS0202 has the potential to achieve the goal of providing the broad protection sought in a universal influenza vaccine.

Ascensus Announces Leadership Appointment and Next Evolution of State-Facilitated Retirement Program Business

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

DRESHER, Pa., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensus—whose technology and expertise helps millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare—recently completed two major steps to continue revolutionizing its state-facilitated retirement program business. 

Key Points: 
  • DRESHER, Pa., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensus whose technology and expertise helps millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcarerecently completed two major steps to continue revolutionizing its state-facilitated retirement program business.
  • The company announced the appointment of Scott Parry as senior vice president of the company's state-facilitated retirement programs (SFRP) business.
  • Parry is responsible for managing all aspects of Ascensus' state-facilitated retirement plan business, which administers state auto-IRA programs that are quickly rolling out across the country.
  • The company's brands include Ascensus; Newport, an Ascensus company; PAi, an Ascensus company; and FuturePlan by Ascensus.

Lockton Strengthens Growing Compliance Consulting Practice with Hiring of Beth Latchana as New Director of Compliance Services

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage firm, announced today the hiring of Beth Latchana as Director of Compliance Services.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage firm, announced today the hiring of Beth Latchana as Director of Compliance Services.
  • Latchana will lead Lockton's expert team of attorneys who assist clients in navigating the increasingly complex benefits compliance landscape.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Beth and her wealth of knowledge to our People Solutions team," said Tom Schaffler, Lockton's People Solutions Executive Committee Chairman.
  • Latchana is a seasoned expert in all areas of employee benefits compliance including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and the Tax Code.

Form 941 For The Second Quarter Of 2022 Is Now Available From TaxMe

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Friday, June 24, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The IRS just released a new version of Form 941 that applies for the second quarter 2022, cautioning taxpayers not to use earlier versions of the form.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The IRS just released a new version of Form 941 that applies for the second quarter 2022, cautioning taxpayers not to use earlier versions of the form.
  • To assist employers and/or their tax advisors as they prepare Form 941 , TaxMe has updated its web-based process to seamlessly incorporate all the recent changes.
  • When asked about recent changes to Form 941 , Ivan Silva, the Founder/Owner of TaxMe, LLC, states, "The IRS hasn't made it easy on taxpayers by constantly changing form 941, almost quarterly.
  • Click here to begin e-filing Form 941 for the second quarter of 2022.

Equifax Launches First-to-Market Offboarding Forms Solution

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Monday, June 13, 2022

ATLANTA, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) announced a new, first-to-market Offboarding Forms solution to help employers further streamline forms management throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Building on the Workforce Solutions Compliance Center™ platform, Offboarding Forms helps employers and HR professionals better manage the delivery of offboarding forms, including state-mandated separation notices, to terminated remote, in-office or hybrid employees across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Equifax (NYSE: EFX) announced a new, first-to-market Offboarding Forms solution to help employers further streamline forms management throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
  • Building on the Workforce Solutions Compliance Centerplatform, Offboarding Forms helps employers and HR professionals better manage the delivery of offboarding forms, including state-mandated separation notices, to terminated remote, in-office or hybrid employees across the United States.
  • "Our Offboarding Forms solution gives HR leaders more confidence that the right forms are going to the exiting employee at the right time, regardless of the location."
  • The Offboarding Forms solution is customizable, allowing employers to add their own unique forms and notices such as COBRA information and Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) notices, along with the state-provided forms that Equifax maintains.

Dr Neal Shore joins Clarity's Clinical Advisory Board

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

SYDNEY, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX: CU6) ("Clarity"), a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing next-generation products to address the growing needs in oncology, is pleased to announce that Dr Neal Shore has joined Clarity's Clinical Advisory Board (CAB).

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX: CU6) ("Clarity"), a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing next-generation products to address the growing needs in oncology, is pleased to announce that Dr Neal Shore has joined Clarity's Clinical Advisory Board (CAB).
  • Dr Shore MD, FACS is the Chief Medical Officer of Urology/Surgical Oncology at GenesisCare, US and the Medical Director of Carolina Urologic Research Centre.
  • Clarity's Executive Chairman, Dr Alan Taylor, commented,"We are very pleased to welcome Dr Shore to our CAB.
  • Dr Shore has more than 250 peer reviewed publications and numerous book chapters.

Holmes Murphy Welcomes Nathan Cassin and Nick Karls

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holmes Murphy is pleased to announce the additions of Nathan Cassin as Pharmacy Director and Nick Karls as Compliance Director to its ever-growing Employee Benefits team as they work to share their knowledge and expertise with Holmes Murphy clients across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holmes Murphy is pleased to announce the additions of Nathan Cassin as Pharmacy Director and Nick Karls as Compliance Director to its ever-growing Employee Benefits team as they work to share their knowledge and expertise with Holmes Murphy clients across the nation.
  • His expertise in financial analysis, strategic consulting, and contract language will lead to financial savings and best-in-class pharmacy contracts for Holmes Murphy clients.
  • Prior to joining Holmes Murphy, Cassin served as the Vice President of Pharmacy at Aon.
  • "We are thrilled to be able to bring Nathan's unique perspective to the Holmes Murphy team," said Charisse Vaughn, Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits at Holmes Murphy.

DataPath Announces COMPASS™ Card

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPath, Inc., a leading developer of technology solutions for employee benefits administration, announced today the highly-customizable COMPASS™ debit card.

Key Points: 
  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPath, Inc., a leading developer of technology solutions for employee benefits administration, announced today the highly-customizable COMPASS debit card.
  • COMPASS enables third-party administrators (TPAs) to utilize a full-featured debit card in support of almost any type of benefits program.
  • DataPath will provide end-to-end processing services for COMPASS card transactions.
  • COMPASS card can be used with the DataPath Summit cloud-based all-in-one benefits administration system.

Conduent Recognized as a 2022 Leader in Benefits Administration by NelsonHall

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the fourth consecutive report, NelsonHall, a global analyst firm, named Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) an overall leader in its latest Benefits Administration 2022 NEAT Report.

Key Points: 
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the fourth consecutive report, NelsonHall, a global analyst firm, named Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) an overall leader in its latest Benefits Administration 2022 NEAT Report.
  • The NelsonHall report recognizes Conduent for its many years of expertise, capability to support complex clients and its diverse HR administration offerings.
  • In addition to being selected as an overall leader, the company was named a leader in the areas of TBO Focus, Geographic Reach, Marketplace Focus and Digital Focus.
  • Liz Rennie, HR technology and services research director with NelsonHall said, Conduent was named as an overall Leader in the Benefits Administration market for its ability to meet the needs of clients across some of the most important drivers of benefits administration services modern technology, agility and enhanced customer experience.

isolved Launches People Heroes Community for Customers to Source Advice, Socialize With Peers and Share Experiences Amid Demand for Peer-to-Peer Recommendations

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triggered by the global pandemic and the Great Resignation, human resources (HR) departments everywhere are receiving extensive attention, and in many cases, investments to help remedy recruitment and retention woes. To help further navigate this environment, isolved has launched its People Heroes Community™ where customers using isolved People Cloud™ can connect and collaborate all while earning and redeeming points for consuming content, communicating with others and championing their experiences.

Key Points: 
  • "People trust people," said Lina Tonk, Senior Vice President of Marketing at isolved.
  • The launch of the isolved People Heroes Community is another way for isolved to enable our customers to exceed their personal and professional goals.
  • It is by sharing experiences like this that isolved expects to become invaluable for its customer community of People Heroes.
  • isolved direct customers can sign up for People Heroes here for access to the community.