Benefits

December 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A LIMRA study revealed the importance of providers keeping in active contact with participants.

December 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A commission set up to study pension reform for Kansas state workers has approved a plan to offer a defined contribution retirement plan...

December 7, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employer costs for employee compensation averaged $30.11 per hour worked in September 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported.

December 7, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - BNA's annual Year-End Holiday Practices survey finds organizations sponsoring companywide parties will be somewhat less likely this year to pick up the full...

December 7, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A Fidelity Investments study found 46% of Americans are considering a financial resolution in 2012.

December 7, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The majority of North American companies expect to pay executive bonuses that are as large or larger than last year.
 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Hartford and MIT AgeLab found that among pre-retirees and retirees, the vast majority would rather live as long as they’re healthy, versus...

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Principal Financial Well-Being Index shows the economy is the greatest source of stress for Americans.  

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com)- The public remains confident employers and unions will continue to offer health coverage.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com)- A recent study found 58% of employers state financial “illness” plays a role in employee absenteeism.
 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A survey found employers worry healthcare reform will either fail to...

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employees have a message for employers this year: bring on the cash and benefits perks.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A survey from Lincoln Financial Group finds that, despite the economic challenges that have rocked the nation, Americans remain positive about their futures.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A CareerBuilder survey found employees can expect more perks in the workplace this holiday season.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Sysco Oklahoma LLC will pay $82,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit. 

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged Butterball, LLC with discrimination against an HIV-positive employee. 

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent survey from Fidelity indicated employees at higher education institutions are not preparing well for retirement.  But why?

December 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Forty-eight percent of surveyed workers believe their companies will cut benefits in 2012. 
 

December 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The November CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI) increased by .35% in November. 
 

December 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Eighty-two percent of small business owners believe that employees should have a pension benefit for life.