Choosing a Real Partner for Measurable UI Program Results

Jan 27, 2014 | Blog

There’s a lot of misinformation in the marketplace about what it takes to reduce unemployment costs. That’s where UTCA comes in.  Our role in the industry as an honest information broker and Thought Leader focuses on clearing up areas of legitimate confusion or...

Big Data, Big Confusion Part II: Hearing Run-Off Factor v. Win Percentage – The Real Measure of Wasted Time and Resources

Jan 13, 2014 | Blog

In the previous post  we discussed the Disputed Claims Percentage (DCP) as a key metric and its relevance in gauging your organization’s UI program. This week we’ll take a look at the always-dreaded, over utilized, and deceiving appeal process.  Viewpoints on hearings...

Big Data, Big Confusion: What are your numbers telling you?

Dec 30, 2013 | Blog

Analytics have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, for better or for worse. In many cases, it’s just plain confusing. What numbers should you focus on? What’s truly relevant and what is, for lack of a better term, just “fluff”?  Figuring out what to focus on when...

Holiday Help!

Dec 19, 2013 | Blog

Many employers staff up during the last quarter of the year.  The increase in the number of people out and about, shopping during the holiday season, in turn increases the necessity for employers to hire.  Despite earlier prognostications that temporary seasonal jobs...

UTCA Navigates Over 100 Employers Through Compliance Changes and New Challenges in Managing Unemployment

Dec 13, 2013 | News & Press

Unemployment Tax Control Associates, Inc. (UTCA), the Employers Association of the Northeast, and the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield joined forces in October to present to their clients, and members, UTCA’s Annual Client Update –...