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October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Two Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania benefits and compensation consultants have joined forces to form a new company called TBG Consulting, according to a media announcement.

October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The fallout from the Advanced Investment Management storm of controversy this summer continues with the firing of an investment consultant who helped pick...

October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Those searching for a convenient way to learn more about how to study for actuarial professional exams may want to take advantage of...

October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Small business owners may want to consider a new defined benefit pension plan product from the Metavente Corporation.

October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Merrill Lynch is taking advantage of a Department of Labor ruling and the financial services giant's existing financial advisor distribution channels to offer...

October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Benefits managers interested in seeing how their health plan costs stack up industrywide may want to take a look at an offering from...

October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Paragon Life Insurance Co., has revamped its Web site which features information about its new Group Variable University Life Insurance program, the company's...

October 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A defrocked executive of Zippo Manufacturing Co. forced out over allegations he misappropriated company funds is out of luck when it comes to...

September 10, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Lower-paid workers have apparently now become the downsizing target of choice in corporate America, an outplacement firm says.

September 10, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nearly four of 10 respondents to a new Mercer survey say their companies will likely increase the development of internal job candidates.

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Florida State Board of Administration (FSBA) has named a new chief investment officer for its $116-billion portfolio, which includes its $85-billion public...

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - US technology companies apparently aren't making good use of their existing leadership-development programs, a survey found.

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Negotiators for the International Association of Machinists wrapped up talks with federal mediators Friday night, preparing its membership for a new vote on...

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Younger Baby Boomers have been real job hoppers - bounding almost 10 times from job to job between age 18 and 36, a...

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) -Health-care insurance costs skyrocketed by 12.7% this year - the highest since 1990 - with more costs shifting to workers, and some smaller firms...

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The lobbying arm of a retirement services industry group is pressing for lawmakers to drop a provision in pension reform legislation adding more...

September 22, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A female plaintiff's wage discrimination claim was allowed to proceed after a federal district court noted ambiguities in the case law on such...

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Wal-Mart has sued several insurance companies for more than $150 million in restitution for losses related to corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) policies.

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) -Corporate recovery may be tough for some companies because many workers aren't clear on how they personally contribute to their employer's overall goals, according...

September 9, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - More companies laid off and avoided hiring people than was expected shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks last year, but employees' compensation...