NEWS AND EVENTS

11/30/2011 - LaborSoft to Release LaborForce 8.7

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:01:00 GMT

Today LaborSoft announces that it will release LaborForce 8.7, an upgrade to its cloud based Employee Relations and Labor Relations Case Management solution.The upgrade will be available Monday 12/12/2011. LaborForce 8.7 will provide customers with many new capabilities that include:

Enhanced Role Base Security

New & Simplified Administrative Features

Expanded Quick Queries

9/7/2011 - HCA Selects LaborSoft for Labor Relations Case Management

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:59:00 GMT

Hospital Corporation of America recently selected LaborSoft's cloud based Employee Relations and Labor Relations software to manage its Labor Relations caseload. HCA will be using LaborSoft across the country to manage union grievances, analyze labor relations activity, and centrally store incident & grievance documentation. After extensive evaluation HCA selected LaborSoft for its speed of implementation, and low cost of ownership. HCA also selected LaborSoft's centralized cloud based system because its architecture encourages collaboration and ensures consistency across the organization.

HCA is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 164 hospitals and 106 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and Great Britain and employing approximately 183,000 people.

6/12/2011 - LaborSoft at the 2011 ASHHRA Region 1 Conference

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:10:00 GMT

LaborSoft is pleased to be a Platinum sponsor of the 2011 ASHHRA Region 1 Conference. The conference is being held on June 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center on Goat Island, Newport Rhode Island.

The conference will be attended by Human Resource executives from Hospitals and Medical Centers throughout New England. As an ASHHRA member, LaborSoft understands the unique challenges facing Employee Relations & Labor Relations professionals in the Healthcare industry.

In addition to sponsoring, LaborSoft will be demonstrating the latest version of LaborForce 8, a cloud based Employee Relations and Labor Relations case management system. Stop by and learn how Hospitals and Medical Centers across the country manage employee incidents, disciplines, labor grievances, labor arbitrations, and EEO claims. Discover the value of using a cloud based system, and learn how a centralized system can improve workforce analytics, and encourage collaboration.

5/28/2011 - YellowBook Implements LaborSoft

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:10:00 GMT

YellowBook has successfully implemented LaborSoft's Employee Relations and Labor Relations Software. The product will be used within Employee Relations to track and report on employee issues, and employee performance, across the country. After developing a comprehensive plan, the implementation was complete within 90 days, without an outside team of consultants.

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5/15/2011 - Massachusett Department of Transportation Elects LaborSoft

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:09:00 GMT

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently selected LaborSoft's cloud based Employee Relations and Labor Relations software to manage its Labor Relations caseload. After extensive evaluation MDOT selected LaborSoft for its speed of implementation, and low cost of ownership. MDOT also selected LaborSoft's centralized cloud based system because its architecture encourages collaboration and breaks silos within the organization.

The Massachusetts Department of transportation is made up of 4 divisions, Highways, Mass Transit, Aeronautics, and The Registry of Motor Vehicles.

5/15/2011 - Maryland-National Capital Parks to use LaborSoft

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:09:00 GMT

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission recently selected LaborSoft to manage its Employee Relations and Labor Relations cases. The Commission evaluated a number of products an choose LaborSoft for it ease of use, rapid implementation, low cost of ownership, and its centralized document storage. Working in the cloud improves Employee Relations effectiveness and fosters collaboration among HR professionals.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a bi-county agency empowered by the State of Maryland in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain and administer a regional system of parks within Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, and to provide land use planning for the physical development of Prince George's and Montgomery counties. It is composed of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and park-school recreation areas. Its career employees includes planners, park and recreation administrators, park police and administration staff.

3/1/2011 - LaborSoft Enhances LaborForce 8 System Administration

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:09:00 GMT

LaborSoft recently upgraded LaborForce 8, its cloud based Employee Relations & Labor Relations software with enhanced system administration. "As an end user application, it is important that administrators within Employee Relations and Labor Relations departments be able to manage passwords, and change HR policies and collective bargaining procedures without IT or LaborSoft assistance" say Phil Doherty CTO at LaborSoft.

The latest version is currently available to all LaborSoft customers.

12/30/2010 - Florida Power & Light goes with LaborSoft

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:08:00 GMT

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves approximately 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with more than 10,000 employees.

FPL will be using LaborSoft across the country to manage union grievances, analyze labor relations activity, and centrally store incident & grievance documentation.

FPL choose LaborSoft's cloud based solution to replace its PC based Labor Relations systems based on LaborSoft's low cost of ownership, rapid implementation, and functionality.

12/17/2010 - Chicago Transit Authority Selects LaborSoft

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:08:00 GMT

The latest transportation system to select LaborSoft as their Employee Relations & Labor Relations case tracking and labor reporting provider is the nation’s second largest public transportation system, The Chicago Transit Authority.

After an in-depth evaluation by the CTA Employee Relations department, LaborForce had been identified as being the best product for labor case tracking, grievance management, and labor analytics.

The Chicago Transit Authority is an independent governmental agency which began operating in 1947. It now employs a highly unionized workforce with over 11,000 employees and over 10+ individual bargaining units. LaborForce will be utilized to streamline the dispute resolution and grievance procedures, which can be as high 40 per week. Their previous process for managing this union grievances was through a combination of PC databases, paper files, and an HRIS solution that lead to a bottleneck of information. LaborForce’s cloud based solution proved that it would uniquely meet the CTA’s requirements quickly, at an affordable price, paving the way for a successful partnership well into the future.

10/18/2010 - LaborSoft Presents at the Transit Labor Exchange

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:08:00 GMT

In conjunction with Maryland Transit, LaborSoft has been asked to present at The Transit Labor Exchange in Phoenix Az. Comprised of Labor Executives, The Transit Labor Exchange wants to learn how Maryland Transit is using LaborSoft's Labor Relations Software to manage union grievaces, control labor costs, and provide timely workforce analytics.

9/15/2010 - Luby's Implements LaborSoft

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:07:00 GMT

After a 45-day implementation, without a team of consultants, Luby's, Inc went live with LaborSoft's Employee Relations Software. Taking advantage of LaborSoft's cloud-based architecture Luby's quickly configured the system and trained its users. Thus, allowing them to have a positive impact on thier business in a fraction of the time.

Luby's, Inc. operates restaurants under the brands Luby's, Fuddruckers and Koo Koo Roo. Its 96 Luby's restaurants are located throughout Texas. Its Fuddruckers restaurants include 56 company-operated locations and 130 franchises across the United States and in various countries. Its 3 Koo Koo Roo California Kitchens are located in southern California. Luby's Culinary Services provides food service management to 19 sites consisting of healthcare, higher education and corporate dining locations.
previously the Employee Relations department was using “home made” databases and spreadsheets, requiring team members to go to many sources to pull the information they needed. With a goal of going paperless and increasing productivity, Christiana Care performed a detailed technical assessment of the LaborSoft software, ultimately approving the solution in the summer of 2010.

8/28/2010 - LaborSoft Sponsors HR Florida 2010 Conference & Expo

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:07:00 GMT

The Florida SHRM Annual State Conference is the 2nd largest gathering of HR professionals in the United States. LaborSoft is pleased to be a Bronze Sponsor.

The conference will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando Florida, August 30 - September 1 2010.

LaborSoft will demonstrate its Employee Relations and Labor Relations Software. Please schedule a time to stop by and learn how LaborSoft’s cloud based solution is helping organizations across the country, manage employee incidents and disciplines, improve employee safety, and reduce labor costs.

8/9/2010 - Christiana Health System Selects LaborSoft

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:07:00 GMT

Christiana Care Health System, one of the county’s largest healthcare providers has selected LaborForce 8 to manage its Employee Relations activities and reporting needs.

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Christiana Care employs approximately 10,600 employees on 3 main campuses and at over 30 satellite locations. Making it the largest private employer in Delaware and the 10th largest employer in the Philadelphia region. The Employee Relations department was the last remaining HR functions looking to become more effective by utilizing technology to streamline its work. Previously the Employee Relations department was using “home made” databases and spreadsheets, requiring team members to go to many sources to pull the information they needed. With a goal of going paperless and increasing productivity, Christiana Care performed a detailed technical assessment of the LaborSoft software, ultimately approving the solution in the summer of 2010.

4/29/2010 - LaborSoft at Maryland Healthcare Human Resource Association

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:06:00 GMT

LaborSoft will be exhibiting at and supporting the Maryland Human Resource Association, a chapter of ASHHRA, on April 29th at the The Conference Center at the Maritime Institue. Please stop by to understand how LaborSoft can improve your hospitals Employee Relations and Labor Relations case management

4/25/2010 - LaborSoft Exhibits at NPELRA Annual Conference

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:01:00 GMT

LaborSoft is pleased to be a Bronze Sponsor at the 2010 NPELRA annual conference entitled "Rebuilding for Future Success". The conference will be held in New Orleans on, April 25-28.

Please stop by to learn how Labor Relations professionals, in public sector organizations across the country, are using LaborSoft's Labor Relations Software to manage, track, and analyze labor incidents, disciplines, grievances, and arbitrations.

4/1/2010 - LaborSoft releases LaborForce 8

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:20:00 GMT

LaborSoft announced that it has released LaborForce 8 an upgrade to its Employee and Labor Relations case management software.

LaborSoft's flagship product, LaborForce 8, has been redesigned from the ground up. Enhancements include a new home screen and menu system that gives users instant access to product modules, active cases, employee data and management reports.

LaborForce 8 Reporting & Analytics was redesigned for Human Resource and Labor Relations professionals. It provides both a complete set of standard reports, and the ability to easily build custom reports, charts, and executive dashboards. With "drag and drop drill down" LaborForce 8 reports can easily identify trends by issue, location, EEO status, or individual.

A new module LaborForce 8 EEO, gives an organization a powerful tool for managing EEO claims or complaints. This case management module allows for processing both internal and external EEO claims from the initial filing through resolution.

1/15/2010 - LaborSoft announces LaborForce 8.0 Spring Upgrade

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:19:00 GMT

LaborForce 8, LaborSoft's flagship product, has been redesigned from the ground up. Enhancements include a redesigned menu system and home screen which will allow you to find data easier then ever before. The new Report Manager will help to simplify the creation of reports and charts. A new module has been created to track EEO Cases and generate EEO reporting and analysis services. Look for the upgrade to roll out in early Spring 2010.

12/1/2009 - Aiken Regional Medical Center

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:19:00 GMT

Aiken Regional Medical Center of South Carolina announces is has selected LaborSoft to provide its LaborForce solution to address the various Human Resources and Employee Relations functions at the hospital. Aiken Regional Medical Center is a 230-bed acute care facility offering a wide variety of specialties and services and is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation.

12/2/2009 - LaborSoft joins LERA

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:18:00 GMT

LaborSoft proudly joins the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA), which is the singular organization in the country where professionals interested in all aspects of labor and employment relations network to share ideas and learn about new developments, issues, and practices in the field. Founded in 1947 as the Industrial Relations Research Association (IRRA), the National LERA provides a unique forum where the views of representatives of labor, management, government and academics, advocates and neutrals are welcome. LERA has more than 50 Local State Chapters and boasts a total membership that encompasses over 3,000 members.

12/15/2009 - The MNA renews agreement with LaborSoft

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:17:00 GMT

The Massachusetts Nurses Association renews its relationship with LaborSoft to continue using our comprehensive case management solution, LaborForce, to support the needs of their Association and its Members. The MNA is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and health professionals in the state, and the third largest in the nation, representing more than 23,000 members working in 85 health care facilities, including 51 acute care hospitals, as well as a growing number of nurses and health professionals working in schools, visiting nurse associations, public health departments and state agencies.

11/09/2009 - LaborSoft joins ASHHRA

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:17:00 GMT

LaborSoft, the leading provider of Labor and Employee Relations Software joins (ASHHRA - The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration) of the American Hospital Association (AHA). ASHHRA is the nation’s only membership organization exclusively dedicated to meeting the professional needs of human resources leaders in health care.

11/06/2009 - Maryland Transit Administration

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:16:00 GMT

The Maryland Transit Administration, which provides and supports accessible transit networks throughout Maryland and employs approximately 3,000 people, goes live with LaborForce 7.5 to support their Labor and Employee Relations management initiatives.

10/14/2009 - NYU Langone Medical Center

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:16:00 GMT

NYU Langone Medical Center, a World-Class Patient-Centered Integrated Academic Medical Center which employs approximately 15,000+ employees, goes live with LaborForce 7.5 as the preferred information system to streamline their various Labor and Employee Relations functions.

09/12/2009 - Port of Seattle

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:15:00 GMT

The Port of Seattle, which plays a key role in bringing international trade, transportation and travel to the Pacific Northwest, and supports industries as diverse as tourism and commercial fishing has renewed it’s agreement with LaborSoft for a second straight year. They are running LaborForce Version 7.5 to assist with their various HR and Labor Relations functions and requirements.

08/15/2009 - LaborSoft Releases LaborForce 7.5.4

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:14:00 GMT

LaborSoft Releases a new upgrade to its flagship product Laborforce. New Reporting and enhanced Reporting Dashboard functionality has been added along with the ability to flag Discipline Discrimination Cases. LaborForce's underlining code base has also been upgraded from Microsoft’s ASP.NET 2.5 to ASP.NET 3.5