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February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - HR XCEL, a benefits administration and human resource outsourcing company, has announced a partnership with Employee Benefits Communications to offer clients a customizable...

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The performance of institutional investors' portfolios for the 2008 calendar year was down approximately 25%, according to the Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service...

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new study by Deloitte and CFO Research Services highlights what the two firms say is a growing trend of companies beefing up...

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - UPS has become the latest employer to pull back on its 401(k) match.

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new WorldatWork survey finds employers are decreasing salary budgets, but the majority still plan to give employees a raise this year.

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While clear and complete disclosure of fees and costs can help 401(k) plan sponsors ensure that plan fees are not unreasonable for participants,...

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new survey from Salary.com reveals employers are underestimating the challenge they face in retaining employees.

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has announced the official debut of the MassMutual RetireSmart Academy.

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Bank of America (BoA) employee has hit the financial services giant with a stock drop suit alleging the company's acquisitions of Countrywide...

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Great-West Retirement Services has appointed Thomas R. Mordaunt and Jason C. Smoot as regional sales directors for its 401(k) business.

February 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - President Barack Obama's choice to spearhead U.S. healthcare reform withdrew his nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Department of Justice, usually responsible for prosecuting those who send hoax emails, has now become the hoaxer.

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has delayed the implementation of a new rule and new Form I-9...

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to a new survey by Hewitt Associates, many companies are looking for ways to lower the costs of their retirement benefits while...

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A California appellate court has upheld an award of just over $1 million to an employee who sued his employer after he was...

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Recordkeeper ExpertPlan has partnered with Riverton, Utah-based American Pension Services, Inc. to support self-directed retirement plans, including IRAs.

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February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to market lore, January has two special attributes.

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Health Savings Account (HSA) business has apparently been kind to bank-based HSA providers, according to a new research report on the niche...

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While many employers throughout the United States may be cutting back on overall staffing levels during the economic recession, companies also recognize this...