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Finally! Employees’ retirement confidence is on the rebound

by February 16, 2012 Comments (1)

Pull yourself away from all the doom and gloom talk surrounding U.S. workers’ financial situations for a second, and enjoy this breath of fresh air:

Reform: 65% of employers will drop health plans in 2014 if …

by January 5, 2012 Comments (1)

The vast majority of companies say they have no plans to drop their health benefits in 2014 when the bulk of the reform law kicks in. But they said there’s one thing that could make them change their minds.

HR and Finance will partner more closely in future, survey says

by December 15, 2011 Comments (0)

HR, meet Finance. You two are going to be spending a lot more time together over the next few years.

Mixed reviews for social media as communication tool

by November 25, 2011 Comments (0)

Employers are trying more social media tools to keep employees in the loop. How’s that working out?

Most companies have restored their 401(k) match, study says

by November 4, 2011 Comments (0)

Has your company resumed matching employee contributions to your 401(k) plan? If not, you’re behind the curve.

Wellness: Use of incentives (and penalties) climbing – because they work

by October 27, 2011 Comments (0)

Between 2009 and 2011, the use of financial rewards in health management programs increased by 50%. Meanwhile, the use of penalties increased by more than 100%, according to a new study.

Do longer hours translate into higher turnover?

by October 13, 2011 Comments (0)

Here’s a case of  two different surveys melding together nicely: One indicates that nearly two-thirds of employers expect staffers to work more hours than they did before the recession. And another says employee turnover is expected to increase significantly over the next five years.

Health cost hikes to drop, studies say: Can we believe it?

by September 28, 2011 Comments (1)

It sounds so sweet: Reports say, healthcare cost inflation is diminishing. Are they too good to be true?

New study: 1 in 10 employers to stop offering health benefits

by August 26, 2011 3 Comments

What are you planning to do with your employee healthcare plan in 2014? A recent study revealed one in ten mid-size employers will stop offering their employees coverage once the insurance exchanges become operational.

Are you sweetening the raise pool for 2011?

by March 1, 2011 Comments (0)

Many companies are planning to loosen the purse strings for employees’ merit raises this year, according to new research.

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