Walmart employee able to retire after TikTok fame Butch Marion, an 82-year old ex-Navy veteran, has been able to retire, after a video of him ringing up … Read more
Employee ownership: The secret to attraction and retention?
The Great Resignation; Quiet Quitting; Quiet Firing. Whatever the buzzwords, there’s no doubt about one thing: companies are struggling to find enough … Read more
‘Tis the season to be branded ‘Scrooge’; ‘Return to office’ is Word of the Year
King County accused of being First Amendment “Scrooges” It wouldn’t be Christmas without mentioning beloved fictional character, Scrooge! And so it is that … Read more
Be prepared: wage pressures will continue
Loathed as I am to be the bearer of bad news, it’s as clear as day that employers hoping for some sort of respite from pressure to increase wages will be … Read more
UPS workers demand air-con in vans; ex Twitter employee found guilty of spying
UPS workers demand air-conditioned vans They’re known the world over for driving their often opened-doored vans, but UPS delivery drivers now want proper … Read more
We have 4,000 weeks on Earth: How should work fit into this?
According to British journalist, psychologist, author and productivity guru, Oliver Burkeman, our time on this planet is distinctly short – some 4,000 … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
US engagement levels slump Recent rises in the proportion of workers declaring themselves to be ‘engaged’ at work have gone into reverse according to … Read more
Phased Retirement: Talent Gold Mine or Impossible Dream?
Thirty years ago, visionaries Barney Olmsted and Suzanne Smith published what became the bible of the movement toward more flexible ways of working: … Read more
Boomers Are Leaving and Taking Everything They Know With Them
I’m a Linkedin hound, keeping track of people’s comings and goings, and suddenly I am noticing a lot of goings. People I’ve known for 30 years are saying … Read more
Help Your Older Workers Navigate the Tricky Medicare Maze
Preparing for retirement is a big task. Retirement brings several changes, such as income variations and loss of benefits. Transitioning from employer … Read more
HR Must Be Involved In Communicating Pension De-Risking Plans
No matter what role pension plans play in a company’s total compensation offering, it is vital to effectively communicate with employees on defined benefit … Read more
It’s Up to You to Get Your Workers Planning For Retirement
Planning for retirement is not a topic employees often think about, but it’s an eventuality they will all have to face. Many employees lack the necessary … Read more
Retiring at 65 Is So Last Century
Have you heard about this group yet? Respectful Exits calls itself the “organized voice of aging workers,” and it aims to give voice to a group that is … Read more
The Modern 401(k): Options You Didn’t Know You Had
Navigating the constantly evolving 401(k) landscape while trying to meet employee expectations can be daunting for HR (especially when 401(k)s are only one … Read more
IRS Endorses Novel 401(K) Program for Student Loan Repayment
Last month the IRS issued a private letter ruling (PLR) on a request by an employer to use their 401(K) plan as a sort of a student loan repayment program. … Read more
An Insurance Primer For Small Businesses That Want to Stay Competitive
For many small businesses, the struggle to compete with larger companies for talent is an uphill battle — particularly when it comes to benefit offerings. … Read more
What You Don’t Know About Your Retirement Plan Could Sink You
The U.S. Department of Labor in August significantly increased its penalties for retirement plan sponsors who get caught making compliance errors before … Read more
Smaller Businesses Need An Employee Retirement Program Too
Navigating the vast array of retirement plan options can be challenging for small and mid-sized businesses. In fact, a recent survey by the U.S. Government … Read more
Here’s How You Can Make Open Enrollment Great This Year
After months of planning and building your benefits package, open enrollment is finally right around the corner. Now, how do you ensure your employees are … Read more
Should Handling Employee Benefits Be Handled by HR?
I have been having a debate with myself. It’s becoming both annoying and non-productive. So I thought I would invite you all into the dialogue. As I speak … Read more