Benefits

January 21, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study finds that 3.8% to 14% of Americans who were on track to having a big...

January 21, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Johns Hopkins University announced a new 403(b) plan for its support staff retirement benefits package that will go into effect on July 1.

January 20, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Data by Standard & Poor's for the S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index indicates that the average per capita cost of health care services...

January 20, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The cost of employer-provided health insurance is expected to increase by more than 10% around the world in 2011, according to a new...

January 20, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Some 93% of small and mid-sized New England businesses said in a recent survey they plan to add new hires, while only 5%...

January 20, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An attempt to impose a statewide smoking ban in Indiana including indoor work sites has cleared its first step.

January 20, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A Virginia lawmaker is proposing a switch to a defined contribution plan for state employees.

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Technology professionals endured a second straight year of nearly flat salaries, according to the 2011-2010 Annual Salary Survey from Dice.

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Credit Suisse now offers enhanced benefits to U.S. employees with domestic partners and their families.

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed Wednesday that reforms of the city’s public pensions system would be his highest legislative priority before...

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new CareerBuilder survey finds that nearly three-quarters (72%) of workers typically go to work when they are sick.

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to a new survey by Anova Consulting Group, retirement plan sponsors report that client service has now become the number one or...

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In response to the ongoing legislative and regulatory demands regarding executive compensation, organizations are focusing efforts on measuring performance and aligning it with...

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Securities lending is now seen primarily as an investment product with the risks and rewards that entails, and plan sponsors have moved on...

January 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has announced a new round of changes for the state’s public pension system, including an increased retirement age for...

January 18, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Berkeley City Council is set to vote Tuesday on setting aside $20,000 annually for city workers' gender-reassignment surgery.

January 18, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – When it comes to embarrassing office moments, it seems a wardrobe malfunction will get you every time, according to a new poll of...

January 18, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The first wave of Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1955, are entering retirement with on average 12% fewer assets than they had...

January 18, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – During the recession there were fewer short and long-term disability claims and lower short-term disability costs per claim, according to a new report...

January 18, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Vermont is known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor winter activities, but a new study finds it's also the healthiest state.