PLANSPONSOR Magazine

COVER

Sidebar: Plan Sponsor Pay And Perks

The job of managing a long-horizon trust has never
ranked near the top in terms of compensation. But, it may be
turning into a relative oasis of stablity.

UpFront |

Out With The Old!

Sponsors vigilant about replacing the 30-year Treasury benchmark
UpFront |

POBs: Alive And Well?

Interest payments on pension obligation bonds strain some plan sponsors
UpFront |

Sparing The Ax

Some companies resist layoffs despite economic gloom
Feature |

Sidebar: Look For…

Will key professionals remain in the shop? Look at incentive payouts, golden handcuffs, and vesting schedules of key professionals. Ask for compensation schedules to be worded in terms...
(k)Plans |

Embracing the ESOP

It's easier to deduct dividends paid on company stock held in ESOPs
Asset Mix |

Service Me…

The challenge of retaining assets when performance lags
Running the Fund |

Cash Alternative

Dipping intoDB assets to fund pay raises, 401(k)-like matches
Total Benefits |

Partnering Up

Why plan sponsors have been offering employees domestic-partner benefits at a galloping pace
Q/A |

Rebalancing Act

Why one plan is using a volatility-based rebalancing discipline
Game Plan |

Topping It Up

Fledgling pharmaceutical maker enhances 401(k) package