Benefits

December 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Texas Employees Retirement System expects to save about $20 million next year by shifting most of its retirees to a Medicare Advantage...

December 9, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A survey of local governments found employee healthcare costs are a major concern. 
 

December 9, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A law barring domestic partner benefits for public employees in Michigan is on its way to Governor Rick Snyder following passage by both the state...

December 9, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – McGraw-Hill announced it will freeze its defined benefit pension plan on April 1, 2012.  

December 9, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), data from the University of Michigan's Health and Retirement Survey shows American workers plan to...

December 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More than two-thirds of Canadians will contribute the same amount or more to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) this year.
 

December 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA), on behalf of its 40,000 members, has commenced legal action against New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo...

December 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A survey from CareerBliss to determine the “50 Happiest Companies in America for 2012” finds the people factor is most important for employee...

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.