Marking network

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced details of the 2009 Humana Preferred network, available exclusively to the Business Health Care Group (BHCG) member companies. The Humana Preferred network includes many of the area's most efficient physicians and well-known hospitals. This is the first renewal in the three-year history of the BHCG - Humana relationship, marking the first network change since 2005. The Humana Preferred network offers lower costs by including participating physicians who have shown the ability to guide members through treatment using resources most efficiently. "We have expanded the presence of our 2009 Humana Preferred network, giving consumers more choices in more areas for a better overall health care experience. As a result of this process we are confident that this will help BHCG continue making progress of bringing health care costs closer to the Midwest average," said Kristine Seymour, president of Humana's Wisconsin commercial market operations.

Business Centre

The new centre, part of the United Business Centre (UBC) nationwide network, has been set up as part of a joint venture with Cheshire-based Gladman Developments which sees UBC open business centres at eight Gladman locations across the UK. With 10,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, UBC Northumberland aims to attract companies of all sizes, from start-ups and growing concerns to larger businesses looking for flexible leasing arrangements. The centre's meeting room facilities will also provide professional meeting space for other businesses on the park and in the local area. Philip Grace, UBC managing director, said: "UBC Northumberland marks our first presence in the North East, extending our network further across the North of England. We have an aggressive schedule of openings planned for 2008 and are already on track to achieve our target of 45 centres by the end of the year.

Business Analyst

PSE's Service Quality department is looking for a Sr. Business Analyst to demonstrate a knowledge of and support for internal and external reporting. This person will perform data analysis to measure performance and identify efficiency opportunities; develop and maintain business rules for functions and processes; participate in collaborative teamwork efforts to improve day to day operations and meet SQI's as mandated by the WUTC, other department key indicators, and corporate goals.We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan, a generous paid time off package, and an employee assistance and wellness program. Gain the energy to do great things through a career with Puget Sound Energy! Required: Must have in depth knowledge of systems and processes crucial to department operations; Strong problem solving and analytical skills in a complex environment, with exceptional PC skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP and CLX; Strong time management and organizational skills.

Business administrator

The first action of the board was to move into executive session to discuss a settlement agreement with former board secretary and assistant school Business Administrator Brian Falkowski. The board emerged about 20 minutes later to unanimously approve an agreement that paid Falkowski $5,400 for unused sick leave time and $6,000 for assisting the board office in the transition for the interim board secretary.The board next unanimously approved the appointment of Joseph Cappello as interim board secretary and interim business administrator - a position for which Cappello will be paid $425 per day until the board finds a permanent replacement for Falkowski.Before the public comment session, President Robert Houser said the board, with five newly elected members, took the position to settle all previous litigation from the previous board, but no sooner did he say that than members of the public brought up old and new accusations against the board members.

Professional information

In some circles today Blackberrys, PDAs, cell phones and e-mail signatures appear to be replacing their traditional paper counterpart: the business card. You can quickly input a new acquaintance's professional information into one of your handy-dandy electronic devices in your pocket or briefcase rather than take the person's business card.