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Some good news for battered 401(k)s: IRS ups contribution levels


November 4, 2008 by Kerry Fitzgerald
Posted in: Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money, Pay

The agency just released its cost-of-living adjustments that apply to how much employees can contribute to qualified retirement and other plans.

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Does your employer’s 401(k) make the grade today?


October 24, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Incentives, Money, Special Report, policies

Are you doing everything you can to keep your plan attractive to nervous employees? A new survey shows what other companies are doing — and what’s working.

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What HR managers told us: What’s your firm’s retirement plan?


October 21, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Incentives, Latest News & Views, Money, What HR managers told us

We asked 285 HR managers: What type of retirement plan does your employer offer? Here’s how they answered.

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Outsourcing: Making the right moves — for you and the organization


September 5, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money, policies

As you stare at that mountain of HR paperwork on your desk, from time to time you may ask yourself: Is there a better, cheaper way to get some of this done? 

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Does bad economy = smaller retirement saving?


August 20, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Incentives, Latest News & Views, Money, Pay

Most of us assume that in tough economic times, employees tend to contribute less to their retirement funds, and maybe that’s what you’re seeing in your organization. But what really is normal during tough times? And how can you tell if your employees contributions are in the range of normal? Fidelity Investments looked at 17,000 plans and came up with an answer.

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They’re starting their 1st job — what you need to tell them


August 19, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Communication, Hiring, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Training, policies

People who are right out of school need a different type of orientation than someone who’s walking in the door with 10 years’ experience elsewhere. Specifically, the rookies need help with three major employment issues.

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The 4 basics you need to know about the HEART Act


July 17, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money, Pay, policies

Last month, President Bush signed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (HEART Act) into law to provide enhanced benefits for military personnel.

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Four key FAQs about USERRA


June 11, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, Latest News & Views, Leave, policies

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act affects 401(k)s, reinstatement rights, and several other employment issues. Employers’ main concerns about complying with the act show up in four key questions.

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What HR managers told us: What type of retirement plan does your organization have?


June 4, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Latest News & Views, Money, What HR managers told us

We asked 278 HR managers to describe the retirement-plan options offered by their organizations. Here’s what they said.

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What new grads want: deja vu all over again


May 28, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Hiring, Incentives, Latest News & Views, Pay, Retention and turnover

The National Association of Colleges and Employers asked 19,000 new graduates what they were looking from their employers. The answers were surprising.

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