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
What the Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision Means For the Workplace
OK, presumably I’m not the only employment lawyer trying to apply the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges to the employer-employee … Read more
Helping Workers Rebuild Retirement Accounts? Don’t Hold Your Breath
I read an article last week on SHRM’s website titled Help ‘Displaced’ Workers Safeguard Their Nest Eggs, by Stephen Miller, and it gave me a chuckle. … Read more
Are 401(k) Loans a Really Bad Idea For Employees?
Following a recent financial planning webinar presentation, I was faced with a frequently asked question: Does it make sense to take out a 401(k) loan to … Read more
Helping Employees Invest: It’s the Secret to Getting Them Get Set For Retirement
Robots have replaced many jobs that people used to do. Luckily, they haven’t replaced all of them but there is something to be said for programming a robot … Read more
3 Ways to Help Employees With Their Physical and Financial Wellness
Your workplace wellness campaign may be missing a huge opportunity. And it’s all because of how you define the word “wellness.” Or rather, how you don’t … Read more