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Survey: Employee 401(k) involvement low, despite savings increases
Even though 401(k) participation is on the rise, employees are not as involved in managing their money as they have been in the past.
By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015 -
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Dave & Buster's accused of cutting hours to avoid providing healthcare
The entertainment chain has been sued over an alleged violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.
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Job-hoppers create fresh challenge for employers
Some companies are scrambling to hold onto workers for the first time in years.
By Tom Starner • June 1, 2015 -
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Survey: Non-medical benefits can help close the optimism gap
"These products help bridge the gap between current confidence and future concern in covering health-care expenses – ultimately improving employee optimism," says one senior VP.
By Tom Starner • May 29, 2015 -
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Why posting SPDs online only could put employers in a legal bind
Summary Plan Descriptions are critical docuements, so posting them on company intranets is probably not enough, according to one law firm.
By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015 -
HSA component of 'Cadillac Tax' draws major fire from employers
Will Obamacare's Cadillac Tax roll on, or drive into a rut? Opposing forces are lining up for a 2018 showdown.
By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015 -
100 day, 1200 company fitness & lifestyle initiative kicks off Wednesday
A healthier workforce is the goal of a 100-day global program (now in iths 12th year) with basic wellness at the core.
By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015 -
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Deep DiveHow engagement and innovation can reduce workplace diabetes costs
A new report found that by using innovative, engagement-driven approaches to managing diabetes, workplace costs can go down and health outcomes can go up.
By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015 -
Study predicts lower wages, job cuts in wake of new DOL overtime rule
A report argues that the DOL's upcoming OT changes give HR executives headaches and will cost jobs and reduce wages.
By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015 -
Wellness' expanded definition can have an impact on engagement
With wellness' definition expanding, employers need to be creative with their strategies.
By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015 -
Employers waiting on SCOTUS before rolling out retiree health strategy
A survey from Aon Hewitt found employers are very concerned about retiree healthcare costs and considering health exchanges as an alternative.
By Tom Starner • May 20, 2015 -
Wedding bells a prerequisite for continued same-sex couple medical benefits?
Some employers are pushing gay couples to marry in order to continue with partner healthcare benefits amid a changing legal landscape for same-sex marriage.
By Tom Starner • May 19, 2015 -
The Nation: Overtime rules treat low-paid 'managers' unfairly
Federal laws are being used to turn low-paid workers into "managers" in order to avoid overtime, the magazine claims.
By Tom Starner • May 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
10 best practices for managing leave
The executive director of a national disability management group offers her advice on successful leave management.
By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015 -
What you need to know about SCOTUS' unanimous ruling on 401(k) oversight
The decision puts added pressure on employers to pay attention on 401(k) plans.
By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015 -
IRS: Plan sponsors bear the ultimate 401(k) loan record-keeping burden
The agency has a clear message about plan sponsor responsibilities when it comes to keeping track of 401(k) loans.
By Tom Starner • May 17, 2015 -
Move over, ROI: 'VOI' measures health, wellness success more accurately
A new study says ROI falls short today in accurately measuring the effectiveness of an employer's health and wellness strategies.
By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015 -
More employees on the move as relocation budgets rise
For the first time since the recession, relocation budgets and activity are on the rise.
By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015 -
High flying perks: Chinese firm sends thousands of workers on French vacation
How about sending 6,400 of your best and brightest employees abroad for some fully funded, globe trotting R&R?
By Tom Starner • May 11, 2015 -
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Group launches 'Shark Tank'-like competition for innovative health benefits models
A national healthcare business group is offering innovative startups a chance to swim with the sharks.
By Tom Starner • May 10, 2015 -
Private health exchanges: A viable option for HR & benefits leaders?
With its recent success, Aon Hewitt's private health care exchange product may be on the leading edge of healthcare benefits alternatives for large employers.
By Tom Starner • May 10, 2015 -
April jobs report beats expectations, but is worker productivity falling?
The jobs figures are reassuring, but there's still murkiness surrounding the broader economic picture, especially for workers.
By Tom Starner • May 7, 2015 -
The talent war is driving employers to boost retention with more benefit options
With demand for talent growing, benefits make a difference for employees in a major way, according to MetLife's latest annual benefits survey.
By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015 -
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Are we headed for sea change in how Americans approach retirement?
"It even raises the question, is retirement the right word?"
By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015 -
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Employers taking a second look at defined contribution pension structure
It may be time for employers with such pension plans to re-examine the inclusion of company stock.
By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015
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