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October 22, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - An overwhelming 84% of large employers say they spend too much time managing day-to-day health benefits, according to a new survey.

October 20, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Once again, September was a rough month for the markets, but the CSFB/Tremont Hedge Fund Index was down just 0.4% for the month....

October 19, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Management involvement can have a significant impact on worker absences, reducing the rate by as much as 74% according to a new survey,...

October 17, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Base pay for Human Resource (HR) professionals continues to rise faster than overall US salaries, and incentive pay is also on the rise,...

October 17, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Although the average American will live 20 to 30 years in retirement, nearly a quarter (22%) of those currently in retirement are worried...

October 17, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - American workers are increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs - the promotion policies, wages and even training. However, they're feeling better about their pensions...

October 17, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Global private equity and venture capital investment rose at a 65% pace last year, to $136 billion, and looks to be on track...

October 16, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan participants rode out volatile market swings in September, but appeared to do a bit of portfolio shifting at quarter end, according to...

October 16, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With healthcare enrollment season just around the corner, Hewitt's Sageo has put together a list of Top Ten Tips for Online Healthcare Enrollment...

October 16, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employers worldwide are stepping up their use of stock options and other long-term incentives, according to a new Towers Perrin study.

October 13, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While "defined contribution" structures for healthcare are a hot topic among employers, most are not in a hurry to implement the approach, according...

October 11, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employers could be looking at an 8.8% hike in HMO medical care premiums next year, according to the Sherlock Company's Sixth Annual HMO...

October 12, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - What's behind this year's wave of departures from public sector funds? In our third segment, CalSTRS CIO Christopher J, Ailman sheds light on...

November 10, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to vote next week on a rule that could give plan sponsors a better idea...

November 10, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Half of Fidelity's e401k customers have been able to choose and design their plan in less than a day, according to the mutual...

October 10, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Today Christopher J. Ailman will take the helm as Chief Investment Officer of the $116 billion California State Teachers Retirement System. As he...

October 10, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Rising costs and employee frustrations with the quality and choice of benefits may push employers toward self-directed healthcare plans with greater flexibility, much...

October 10, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors may find it easier to tap into alternative investment opportunities, following a reorganization at Merrill Lynch.

October 10, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Over $17 billion has flowed into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the first half of this year, and now total $57.5 billion, according to...

October 9, 2000 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The maximum annual addition (section 415) limits for defined contribution plans will increase next year to $35,000 from $30,000, the first increase since...