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June 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - One in two Americans polled in a recent survey by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. say they are concerned about losing ground...

June 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new survey commissioned by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated and conducted by Harris Interactive reveals that 21% of hourly workers have...

June 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employers are increasingly turning to wage cuts or freezes to save money, according to a new survey.

June 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a class litigation settlement under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for one...

June 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A group of salaried Chrysler employees got some encouraging news last week.

June 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Now all Twins Falls, Idaho police officers can retire more comfortably - even the four-legged variety.

June 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new poll by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) finds the rising price of gas has prompted more companies to help...

June 12, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Some job seekers have resorted to using unconventional methods to stand out from the crowd, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder.

June 12, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that national retail giant Dillard's, Inc. will pay $110,000 and provide significant remedial relief to...

June 12, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A University of Florida study finds people with intelligence earn more in their lifetime than those who are self-confident or attractive.

June 12, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Although recent studies have shown workers are worried about losing their jobs and are putting in more face time at the office as...

June 11, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new research report suggests that many workers at companies suspending their 401(k) match are nonetheless covered by a traditional pension plan.

June 11, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Standard Insurance Company, a subsidiary of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. has announced it has been selected by a consortium of 15 school districts...

June 11, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The biggest threat to a company's cyber security may come from the people charged with protecting an organization's online data - the IT...

June 11, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Federal agencies that will be called upon to be accountable for funds received under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) may have...

June 11, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Keller Rohrback L.L.P. class-action law firm announced Thursday that it is investigating the investment activities of Northern Trust Company (NTC) and Northern...

June 11, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Individuals with employment-based health benefits are confident that employers will continue to offer such benefits, according to the 2009 Health Confidence Survey from...

June 10, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Companies taking government bailout funds have apparently been spared having to comply with government-imposed salary caps, but may still have to face congressionally...

June 10, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Approximately two in five employers (41%) do not have a human resources policy in place for health-related emergencies, although many acknowledge they have...

June 10, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employer costs for employee compensation averaged $29.39 per hour worked in March 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.