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According to a company press release, Interim HealthCare, a leader in providing home care, hospice and health care jobs, was recognized at the National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Annual Meeting by opening keynote speaker, Author, Broadcast Journalist with CNN, Inside Politics, NBC, CBS and Humanitarian Judy Woodruff.

During her remarks to more than three thousand home care and hospice providers attending the National Association of Home Care & Hospice 27th Annual Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on October 12th, Woodruff acknowledged Interim HealthCare franchisee Stephen Smith for the wonderful care his company has provided for her son over the last three and a half years. Smith, who has been an Interim HealthCare franchisee for 24 years, provides home care and health care staffing services for residents of Southeastern North Carolina through his 8 offices.

Commenting on the recognition given to Smith, Interim HealthCare Inc. CEO and President Kathleen Gilmartin said, “I’m thrilled Steve was publicly acknowledged for the outstanding care he provides to his patients. His commitment and dedication to making sure patients and their families receive the highest level of service are truly an inspiration to everyone in our industry. Steve also serves in a leadership role within our franchise network as well as in his state association. We’re proud to work with him and his exemplary team.”

Smith commented on the recognition, “While we appreciate the public recognition among our peers, the true gratification has been to see a number of severely disabled young people roll their wheelchairs across the stage at graduation in recent years at the college we serve.”

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s oldest proprietary national organization providing health care personnel at all skill levels in all settings. Through a national network of more than 300 franchise offices, Interim HealthCare provides diverse services including home care, medical staffing and occupational health. Interim employs more than 75,000 health care workers and provides services to approximately 50,000 people each day.

Miller Brewing Company, based in Milwaukee, and Coors Brewing Company of Golden, Colorado, have been working since July to integrate their operations into one: MillerCoors LLC, with headquarters slated to relocate to downtown Chicago in 2009.

The creation of Chicago jobs will also mean the reduction in workforce in Milwaukee and Golden, Colorado. While the initial integration of the companies is largely complete, so begins the reduction in workforce – mostly the elimination of redundant positions.

In Milwaukee to date, over 100 employees at been cut with an additional 50 expected over the next six months. The company notes that the cuts are part of a $500 million cost savings plan. According to the company’s first quarterly financial results, sales of Coors Light are up, while Miller Lite sales were down.

The company website has noted that as a result of the headquarters move, 150-175 positions will be impacted in both Golden and Milwaukee, with additional positions impacted throughout the integration process. Expectations are that 300-400 Chicago jobs will be housed in headquarters over time.

Trying to recruit members of Generation Y for entry level jobs has caused many hiring mangers to have to rework their strategies. No longer is listing an job announcement in the classified section of a local newspaper enough. This generation is more likely than any other to search for work on the internet.

With one of the most fascinating presidential debates finally over, many people are returning to their normal lives, including those on a job search.

While the job search is often a daunting task, it’s one that’s often necessary, especially in today’s economy. According to an article by NewsReleaseWire, there are some things job seekers can learn from newly-elect President Barack Obama.

First, anyone can grow up to be President of the United States, and you can do any job that you want. Set a goal, make sure you are qualified, and “apply” for the position of your dreams.

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One company has released the first search engine optimization application for the iPhone.

USASEOPro, located in Las Vegas, recently released the first search engine optimization iPhone application. The application allows users to log into their accounts via the iPhone to view their account ranks, check search engine rankings and communicate with the USASEOPro’s client relations department.

The software is built around the iPhone’s SDK for web applications, according to a press release, and the company was able to quickly provide an application that performs a specific function set to a smaller form factor. USASEOPro has been on the forefront of search engine technologies for some time and decided to take it to the next step with the iPhone application.

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Standout Jobs, a company devoted towards providing web-based tools for companies to utilize in their online recruitment efforts, recently announced the general availability of the second version of its Recruitment Communication Platform.

This platform has several new features and has been updated to increase it’s functionality and usability. The Recruitment Communication Platform has been designed as a do-it-yourself style website that allows the use of video, blogging, chat and widgets in order to get a company’s personal culture and brand out their to potential workers. Social media tools have gained a lot of popularity in employment because they are a highly effective way to gain the attention of Generation Y.

In addition this, the Recruitment Communication Platform gives users applicant tracking abilities. HR mangers are able to identify, interact with and track candidates they are interested.

This web-based HR program is delivered as an on-demand solution, allowing users to access information whenever they need. It integrates with already existing sites or can be used by itself, making it more flexible than many products.

“Our new Recruitment Communication Platform and the partner program launch represent a huge transformation for Standout Jobs in the short year since we first got off the ground,” said Ben Yoskovitz, who is the co-founder and CEO of Standout Jobs, in a recent press release. “Our software has always delivered value to our customers, whether through money saved on recruiters’ fees, time and energy reclaimed by executives tasked with sourcing candidates, or HR professionals looking for specific skill sets in niche communities on the web. We’ve incorporated all the great feedback we’ve received from the HR community, and feel our Recruitment Communication Platform is the best the industry has to offer to meet their needs.”

This online recruitment program is available to companies free for 45-day trial period. The costs of Standout Job’s Recruitment Communication Platform starts at $249.00 a month. There is no limit to the number of jobs, candidates or users that a company have for this price.

Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest financial services firms, may cut up to 4,000 Boston jobs, where it is headquartered.

With the economic downturn, many shareholders are pulling their money out of investment accounts. Nearly 9 percent of the company’s workforce could be terminated as a result of the negative cash flow. The firm is the largest mutual fund company in the United States, the No. 1 provider of workplace retirement savings plans, the largest mutual fund supermarket and a leading online brokerage firm.

Over the last 12 months, according to The Boston Globe, Fidelity has reduced employment by 1,000. Worldwide, the company employs 46,000, including 12,000 in Massachusetts.

Fidelity recently reported that half (45%) of Americans age 61 today are planning to begin taking Social Security at the age of 62, the first year that eligible recipients can apply. The top reasons driving their decision to collect early are immediate financial needs and health and longevity concerns.

Of those who plan to begin drawing down at age 62, more than three quarters (77%) will use the funds to pay for basic living expenses, such as food, utility costs and mortgages. This group expects their Social Security payments to comprise as much as half (49%) of their total retirement income, yet when asked to quantify their Social Security payments, only 22 percent knew exactly how much their check will be. Nearly three quarters (73%) of those planning to start taking Social Security at age 62 are also making their decision without having a formal retirement income plan.

“Many Americans who are within one year of beginning to collect their Social Security retirement benefits may be planning to rely too much on it, considering Social Security currently only funds a little more than one-third, or 37 percent, of an average retiree’s income,” said Carolyn Clancy, executive vice president, Fidelity Investments Personal and Workplace Investing. “Social Security-related decisions can be complex and there can be trade-offs associated with the various payment strategies. But with some basic guidance and a lifetime retirement income plan, individuals may find it easier than they think to make an informed decision and get the most from their benefits.”