PLANSPONSOR Magazine

COVER

No Casual “Conversation”

Washington is a tough town-a place where political
gaffes are not soon forgotten nor forgiven, and information
given in confidence might just as well be broadcast on the 11
o’clock news.

UpFront |

Paying Attention To Risk

Survey finds few multinationals designate a dedicated risk manager for pension funds
UpFront |

Erie Go Again

New Erie decision has plan sponsors worried-but they may be winning points with the EEOC
UpFront |

Kohl’s Child-Care Win

Employers now can get a federal tax credit for building and operating child-care facilities
(k)Plans |

(K) Plans: Stirring The Melting Pot

Many ethnic minorities put less in their 401(k) plans than other employees. Here is what some sponsors are doing to change this
Total Benefits |

Coping With The Slowdown

Rather than laying off workers, some employers are imposing time off and unpaid vacations
Game Plan |

Game Plan: M Mania

How Cisco turned 37 401(k) plans into one in just three years
Voice |

Mixed Bag

Pension reform has a downside, too. What to watch out for
Done Deal |

Let’s Review

A new law calls for periodic reviews of the Texas Teachers. Enter IFS
Black Box |

Black Box: Tactical Asset Allocation

Plan sponsors face the difficult task of selecting a strategic benchmark that best reflects the balance between the plan's current assets and future liabilities. The challenge is to...
Outtakes |

Governance vs. Greed

CII co-chair addresses the arrogance of CEOs and the importance of independent directors
Web Watch |

Options Insight

Can the Web can help you and your participants navigate the ins and outs of employee stock ownership plans?