
PLANSPONSOR Magazine

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2022 Plan Sponsor of the Year Winners
EACH YEAR, the editors of PLANSPONSOR magazine choose an impressive cross-section of plan sponsors who demonstrate leadership in providing a more secure retirement for their employer’s workers. To be considered, a plan sponsor must first be nominated for the award. Nominations come from across the industry and are often submitted by a recordkeeper-, adviser- or…


Insights
Insights
‘Pay Me Later’
The new BNPL programs could further erode some participants’ financial wellness.

UpFront
UpFront
A Look at How 2 Types of DC Plans Differ
403(b) plans once lagged far behind 401(k)s in preparing employees for retirement,...

Best Practices | Plan Administration
Best Practices | Plan Administration
Under-the-Radar Plan Errors
Sponsors need to recognize—and avoid—these administrative blunders.
Rules/Regs |
More From Washington And the Courts
Another participant lawsuit is dismissed; the DOL is accused of overstepping—twice; the SEC is accused of overstepping, among positive comments on its climate change proposed rule; and more.

Best Practices | Third-Party Providers |
By Extension
Why plan sponsors may want to evaluate their recordkeeper's partners.

Best Practices | Plan Design |
Talent Management
In response to the ‘Great Resignation,’ employers boost benefits programs.

UpFront |
2022 PLANSPONSOR National Conference
Speakers and panelists at the 3-day event ‘Share Experiences to Create Better Futures.’ Here are a few excerpts.

UpFront |
The Benefits of S ESOPs
When S corporation employees own their company’s stock, they tend to stay longer, work harder and save more for retirement.

Best Practices | Cybersecurity |
The Best Line of Defense
What committees should know to keep their plan cybersecure.

Rules/Regs |
The IRS’ New Corrections Program
Plan sponsors will have time to check for and address plan violations, pre-audit.
UpFront |
Tidbits
Good Value When their plan has a dedicated financial adviser, plans sponsors say… The adviser provides support when employees have questions. It’s worth the cost. 95% 92% The...

