Benefits

September 19, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Medical and prescription drug trends are expected to decline further in 2008 according to the Segal Co., but health plan costs still hover...

September 19, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nearly half of the 73 health care organizations responding to a new poll said they would leave their defined benefit plan alone for...

September 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new online survey by the provider of a Web site listing hourly jobs found employees who neglect their duties and those constantly...

September 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Income replacement has usurped wealth management as the most important objective of defined contribution plans and employers are taking note, a research report...

September 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - More than half (52%) of Americans mistakenly believe it is illegal for prospective employers to use credit scores as a hiring criteria and...

September 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Wal-Mart has made some significant changes to its health care benefits this year, including an increased number of plan choices and premium choices...

September 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A U.S. District judge has approved a $57 million settlement resolving claims that Sprint Nextel Corp. targeted older workers during companywide layoffs.

September 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A survey conducted by audit, tax, and advisory firm KPMG LLP finds an increase in companies using extended international business trips and short-term...

September 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In a new Issue Brief by the Commonwealth Fund, study authors highlight the importance of the employer's role in the U.S. health care...

September 17, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Chief Executive Officers' (CEO) cash bonuses surged 39% from last year according to the 2007 Semiconductor Industry Executive Compensation Survey, conducted by Presidio...

September 17, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) suggests proposals to change the tax treatment of health insurance could end employment-based...

September 17, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The newest top contenders in the Principal Financial Group's ranking of top small and mid-sized companies come this year from industries such as...

September 17, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Findings of Ameriprise Financial's Money Across Generations study indicate that, while financial generosity towards the younger and older generations is a hallmark of...

September 17, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Health insurance premiums for federal employees and retirees will increase by an average of 2.1% next year, the Office of Personnel Management announced,...

September 14, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While it may not be the kind of conclusion that demands actuarial acumen, a new study concludes that rock stars do indeed live...

September 13, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employers are confident about employee retention this year, but hiring managers are finding it increasingly difficult to attract skilled workers, especially in the...

September 14, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While it may not be the kind of conclusion that demands actuarial acumen, a new study concludes that rock stars do indeed live...

September 14, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A federal court has ruled that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may proceed to trial with its gender discrimination lawsuit against...

September 13, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Syzygy Consulting Group's 2007 Pre-IPO and Private Company Total Compensation Survey indicates private companies continue to attract key technical and executive talent with...

September 13, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) suggests an additional $1 of health expenditure during one's working life...