Benefits

September 13, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many Americans may have come late to the retirement savings party and, according to a new survey, they know they have been tardy.

September 13, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The latest ACNielsen Online Consumer Confidence Survey finds Americans tend to use what spare cash they may have for debt relief or savings.

September 13, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new Fidelity survey found almost half (43%) of small business owners surveyed said they perceive cost as a major barrier in offering...

September 13, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new survey of benefits officials found that more than half use pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) to administer their prescription drug offering and...

September 13, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The average annual health plan cost per employee is $6,629, with employees bearing an average of $2,031 of the cost and employers $4,592...

September 12, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While the rate of health care benefit cost growth is expected to continue slowing next year, it will still be more than twice...

September 12, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, 28% of US employers surveyed expect an increase in hiring activity for the fourth quarter of...

September 12, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While the rate of health care benefit cost growth is expected to continue slowing next year, it will still be more than twice...

September 12, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new study commissioned by UnumProvident and conducted by Harris Interactive found US workers have unrealistic views of how to manage if their...

September 12, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A majority of workers have left their jobs on bad terms, and about a quarter of them have left as a result of...

September 12, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Harvard University health expert has concluded the nation's health disparities are largely driven by Americans' race, income, and home location with significant...

September 11, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Iranian founder of an Arizona software firm has sued his own company and its board of directors, claiming that they forced him...

September 11, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Minneapolis-based defense contractor is the latest to shut down its defined benefit pension plan for new hires and replace it with a...

September 11, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Iranian founder of an Arizona software firm has sued his own company and its board of directors, claiming that they forced him...

September 11, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Chicago Mayor Richard Daley vetoed an ordinance that would have mandated a minimum amount for the city's largest retailers to pay workers in...

September 11, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - If extended use of your hand-held communications device leaves your thumb throbbing, take comfort in knowing you are not alone.

September 11, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A former research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University filed a discrimination suit in federal court against the university, claiming she was denied promotions...

September 8, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, convicted of racketeering and fraud, could lose some or all of his pension benefits.

September 7, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Twenty-six percent of executives said they would improve the workplace for employees if they were given the reins at their companies and the...

September 7, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A labor union filed an unfair labor complaint Wednesday against the management of a Tennessee nuclear services facility, accusing the company of firing...