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Does a 'Traditional Retirement Age' Still Exist?
- Tuesday, 26 May 2015
- Benefits
- Written by PHRM Staff
It’s rapidly becoming a quaint image of post-World War II, 20th-century life. A professional man (mainly) works for the same company for 25 or 30 years until age 60 or 65; retires with a gold watch, a farewell party and a pension; and spends the rest of his days fishing or playing golf.
Read more...Employers Set to Make Big Changes in 401(k) Retirement Plans
In a move designed to reduce costs and raise the level of efficiency in their 401(k) plans, many employers are planning changes to their retirement programs. The move is partly a response to higher plan administration and recordkeeping fees, but also an effort to raise the level of employee savings. So reports U.S. News & World Report.
Read more...Strategies to Find Talent, Keep Talent, Grow Talent
- Saturday, 16 May 2015
- Benefits
- Written by PHRM Staff
A company is only as good as the people populating the payroll. A never ending quest to attract the most qualified candidates, ensure they are in a mutually beneficial relationship with the company they work for and are constantly improving is one of the most complex challenges that a business, company or organization will face.
Read more...Starbucks’ Tuition Cup Overflowing
Having long been known as a progressive employer for providing benefits, including health insurance and stock options, to its baristas and other employees (even part-timers), Starbucks recently announced that it would expand the college tuition assistance program it offers to its workforce, known as “partners.” So reports CNBC.
Read more...Employee Benefits Programs a Work in Progress
- Sunday, 29 March 2015
- Benefits
- Written by PHRM Staff
One of the most consistent aspect of benefits management in companies is change. Employee benefits programs are in constant transition.
Read more...401(k) Plans Face Court Scrutiny Over Fiduciary Responsibility
The nation’s High Court is hearing a challenge to one California utility’s 401(k) retirement plan that could have far-reaching consequences for employer-sponsored defined contribution plans. So reports MSN.
Read more...Paid Family Leave: Potential Employee Perq or Parent Trap?
There’s been a lot of buzz lately around the subject of paid family leave – for new parents, especially – and President Obama even touched on it in last month’s State of the Union address. Perhaps it’s because the U.S. lags way behind most industrialized nations in providing paid time off for maternity or paternity leave, and for providing child- or elder care. So reports Vox.com.
Read more...Obamacare Rolls Grow As 2015 Open Enrollment Winds Down
With open enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, scheduled to end on February 15, Year 2 of sign-up for health insurance plans under the ACA is progressing much more smoothly than Year 1. So reports Bankrate.com.
Read more...Paid Sick Leave Prescribed By the President, If Not the Doctor
President Obama also reminded us in the State of Union that he’s committed to spending the last quarter of his presidency on unfinished business. So reports HR Hero.
Read more...Is It Possible to Achieve True Work/Life Balance?
- Saturday, 10 January 2015
- Benefits
- Written by PHRM Staff
It requires a delicate balance to simultaneously encourage employees to not let work get in the way of their personal lives while also preventing their lives outside of the office from getting in the way of doing a good job?
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