SURVEY SAYS: Male Professionals’ Facial Hair
September 10, 2012 – Prompted by a reader question, last week I asked NewsDash readers if they think facial hair on men is acceptable in a professional environment.
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SURVEY SAYS: Is facial hair on men unprofessional?
September 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Following a recent survey about whether cursing at work is acceptable, a NewsDash reader wanted to ask about facial hair for men.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Post Supreme Court ACA Checklist Part I
September 5, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court found the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to be constitutional.
SURVEY SAYS: Reaction to Fee Disclosures
September 4, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week we covered a survey that indicated participants’ reaction to fee disclosures would be minimal because many do not read plan disclosures...
SURVEY SAYS: How will your participants react to fee disclosures?
August 30, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This week we covered a survey that indicated participants’ reaction to fee disclosures would be minimal because many do not read plan disclosures...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Stumbling Block to Preparing Fee Disclosures
August 28, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I work for an ERISA 403(b) plan sponsor and due to extreme difficulties in obtaining the proper 404a-5 participant fee disclosure information...
SURVEY SAYS: Cutting Back Expenses
August 27, 2012 -- Last week, I asked NewsDash readers, if you had to cut back on expenses, what would you definitely not give up?
SURVEY SAYS: What expense would you not give up?
August 23, 2012 -- This week we covered a survey in which respondents listed items, such as their Internet connection, they would not give up regardless of financial...
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2011 NewsDash Archive List
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SECOND OPINIONS: Fees to Fund ACA Reinsurance Program
August 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes a number of revenue-raising provisions intended to offset the cost of other, revenue-losing...
SURVEY SAYS: School Memories
August 17, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Last week I asked NewsDash readers to share their fondest school memories – and their worst.
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Participant Fee Disclosures Stir the Pot. Who Will Get Cooked?
August 17, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) - The act of distributing participant-level fee disclosures is likely to focus more employee attention on your plan. How much information should you...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – 403(b) Must-Reads
August 14, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I know it’s a bit late for summer reading list suggestions, but to be honest, I have continued to be so busy...
SURVEY SAYS: Cursing at Work
August 13, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week, I asked NewsDash readers, do you think using curse words at work is acceptable?
SURVEY SAYS: Is Cursing at Work Acceptable?
Last week, we covered a CareerBuilder survey which found 57% of employers would be less likely to promote someone who swears in the office.
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SECOND OPINIONS: What Should Plans Do with MLR Rebates?
August 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new rule under PPACA requires health insurers to review the ratio of costs paid out for claims and quality improvement expenses to...
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Clean Up on Aisle 403(b)
August 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - It is 2012, but some 403(b) plans are looking back to the past – 2009 to be exact. Why?
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Effect of Revised Fee Disclosure Guidance
August 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I was...
SURVEY SAYS: Retirement Plan Service Provider Satisfaction
Last week, curious following our coverage of a survey reporting greater satisfaction with retirement plan service providers, I asked NewsDash readers if they were happy with theirs.