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Lawmakers considering flexible work policies, mandates

Researchers find many Americans not preparing for retirement

The benefits of time and attendance software

Healthcare costs increasing, but at slower rate

Survey finds employee benefits create loyalty and drive growth

What makes a wellness program successful?

American adults experiencing reduced access to care

The advantages of a self-funded feasibility analysis

Small businesses could receive tax breaks with ACA program

Researchers find U.S. healthcare more expensive, but not necessarily better

Employees in non-traditional plans may be healthier, better educated

Electronic distributions may have advantages for benefit plans

Review the benefits of COLI

Pre-existing health conditions affect millions of Americans

Slowing cost growth does not allay health insurance worries

Small businesses can include simplified employee pension options

Make disability insurance available to executives

Eliminate workplace productivity concerns with employee benefit consultants

Survey reveals flexible work offerings and concerns

The availability of benefits is a huge lure for job applicants

Survey: CFOs looking at implications, effects of offering health benefits

Some level of bartering may be helpful for creating the best employee benefit package

Matching methods, other updates could improve 401k plans

Consider including benefits for domestic partners

Tax motivations spur many companies to offer benefits

Businesses analyze effects of different approaches to wellness initiatives

Exceed expectations with an employee benefit specialist

Employer role in providing insurance may be diminished

Cloud computing gives employee benefit software a boost

Partial self-funding coverage can help employers

Use technology to facilitate wellness benefits

Create an informed and detailed employee benefit package

Firms can take measures to improve disability and return-to-work practices

Low-cost rewards that inspire more effort are some of the best benefits

Account-based health plans growing in popularity

Provide better retirement guarantees with an employee benefit specialist

Many firms using social media to investigate applicants

Employees may need help setting retirement withdrawal plans

Benefit measurement is a benefit in and of itself

Firms can use employee input to strengthen benefit offerings

Deadline for new 401(k) regulations is approaching fast

Employers willing to dedicate time and money toward employee retirement planning

Exchange in Oregon planning to use agents' services

What to know about employee benefits in start-up companies

Many Americans seek employer-sponsored life coverage

Growing number of seniors deciding to work past age 65 due to great employee benefits

Healthcare cost growth slows, projections show

Communication between managers, employees may be lacking when it comes to benefits

Proposed pension reform causing controversy in Michigan school districts

Employers focusing more on worker fatigue

Defined-benefit pension plans should be evaluated carefully by employee benefit advisors

Understanding retirement benefits is key to putting away money for the long haul

Firms should strengthen HSA education efforts

Employer fined for failure to pay vacation compensation

Paid-time off is no longer as expansive and generous as it used to be

Businesses anticipating consequences of Supreme Court decision on healthcare law

Different states have separate laws about employee benefits

Evaluating possible means to control employee benefit costs

ER visit frequency tied to stability of insured status

Many people underestimate the importance of proper employee benefits

Employers are looking to establish employee wellness initiatives and expand existing programs, according to a survey.

Don't be afraid of increase contributions to employee benefits

Part-time hires increasing as benefits drop

Education is a powerful employee benefit service

Governor signs exchange legislation in Washington

Business groups request DOL allow electronic disclosures

Employee benefit services offers assistance with tax-sheltered annuities

Employee benefit consultants can help employers handle general ledger concerns

Employers scrapping grandfathered health plans

Help recent graduates or deeply indebted staff members with employee benefit specialists

Ease older workers' fears by providing excellent employee benefits

Employee complaints focused on retaliation last year

PPACA case begins before Supreme Court

Organization advocates for more time for implementation, compliance

Businesses may benefit from employee engagement in sustainability efforts

Benefits of growing importance, particularly to young workers

Report suggests benefit software strong but can be improved

Don't discount the power of employee benefits

As workforce grows older, age discrimination may be a larger issue

Give workers the confidence to trust their retirement plans with the help of employee benefit consultants

Experts, stakeholders consider Supreme Court healthcare case

Carefully consider fringe benefits when compensating employees

HHS issues new rules for state exchanges

Retirement concerns grew last year, employers have opportunity to help

HSA use increased in 2011

Projections of healthcare cost increase drive employer planning

Give employees a stake in the benefits you provide

Upcoming opportunity to focus on employee health may benefit companies

Sandwich generation employees may develop different views

Gather opinions from workers and implement them with the help of employee benefit specialists

Combat false perceptions about employee benefits

Health law succeeded in spreading young adult coverage

Consider alternative benefits such as tuition and training

Health benefits may be used inefficiently by many employees

Use benefit apps to help streamline the insurance and savings plan process

401(k) program disclosure deadline approaching

Give workers some help understanding retirement with a benefit consultant

Executives lose sight of work-life balance

Employee health centers can reduce costs and improve premiums

Establish the perfect level of proportionality when it comes to employee benefit costs

Research finds industry trends in worker happiness

Employees more focused on retirement than wages

Employee benefit advisors offer retroactive pay guidance

Post-employment practices vary between employers

Manage new comparability options with guidance from employee benefit advisors

Employee HSA, HRA contributions rise

HHS releases PPACA essential benefits information

Simplify the new hire reporting process with employee benefit advisors

Older Employees Continue to Stay in the Workforce

Employee benefit advisors can deliver total compensation statement guidance

Employees with target-date funds feel better prepared

Employee benefit advisors can help supervisors with client payroll entry

How employee benefit advisors can help with PTO benefits

DOL quiet on FMLA, may be waiting

Employee benefit consultants can provide assistance with W-2 reporting in 2013

Seek employee benefit advisors with technology savvy

Healthcare changes could help low-, middle-income Americans secure coverage

Offer limited benefit sickness insurance plans with employee benefit advisors

Get the ball rolling on rollover IRA opportunities with employee benefit consultants

Some HR personnel seeing more funding, staffing increases, but stress remains

Control workers' wage garnishment with employee benefit services

HR changes could reduce impact of absences, illnesses

Exchanges could help cover 10 million small business employees

Consider heart health risks in coming days

Find the best of the best with employee benefit consultants' assistance

Employee benefit services offer short-term disability insurance education

Written briefs against PPACA go to Supreme Court

Compliance, ethics officers need help

Employee benefit services offer salary survey advice

Lack of clear policy increases risks

Develop job descriptions with employee benefit consultants

Establish workplace direct deposit with employee benefit consultants

Understand ERISA with the help of employee benefit consulting

Insurers may raise benefit premiums

Create supervisor training materials with employee benefit services

CLASS Act repealed by House

New rules on 401(k) plan compliance

Employee benefit consultants help workers manage prescription drug costs

Bank on benefit consulting for Money-Purchase Pension Plan information

Employers step up worker education efforts

Consider dental health during American Heart Month

Manage accident insurance concerns with employee benefit consultants

Receive payroll assistance from employee benefit consultants

Employees not taking advantage of vision benefits

Many individuals not buying life insurance

Survey finds healthcare costs have varying impact

Use employee benefit consulting to improve management efficiency

PPO advantage over HMOs

Behavioral wellness incentive programs may be cost-saving

Employee benefit consultants provide healthcare benefit education

PPACA progress varies widely

Benefit Consultants can offer advice regarding Dependent Care Tax Credit

Employers concerned about worker retirement finances

Receive employee benefit plan administration assistance from consultants

Reward systems important though not linked to long-term performance

Employee benefit services can open an employer's eyes to vision insurance

Work life balance, training more important than bonuses for young workers

Save money on health insurance with Employee benefit services

Implementing workplace flexibility

Keep employees healthy with insurance tips from Employee benefit consultants

Employee handbooks useful for compliance, clarity

Master FSA administration with employee benefit consulting

Report shows progress on health insurance exchanges

Employee benefit services offer do-it-yourself payroll assistance

Maximize Employee benefits with Consumer-Directed Health Plans

Employment high among older Americans

Premium tiers a complex tool in managing health insurance costs

Teach employees to file W-2 forms with employee benefit consulting

Stronger communication, interest may aid employee retention

Maximize commuter savings with employee benefit consulting

Handle ERISA compliance with employee benefit consulting

Young adult health coverage improved, report finds

Employee benefit services deliver COBRA administration assistance

Manage Health Savings Accounts with employee benefit consulting

Businesses may need to re-evaluate approach to younger employees

Employee benefit consultants provide help with PTIN requirements

Malpractice insurance sector changing

Supreme Court receives brief defending PPACA

Employee benefit consultants offer assistance with Form 5500 Series

Tailor employee benefits plans to fit local needs

Industry experts predict data security concerns to grow

Consider hardship leave as an important benefit

Using voluntary benefits to cut costs

Uncertainty dominates healthcare industry outlook

Proper presentation can improve employee health plan decisions

Stretch budgets by tweaking benefit eligibility

Small business employers should consider the use of risk retention groups

Worker classification concerns continue

2012 to be critical year for employee benefits

Consider employee preferences for compensation practices

Be sure to select a loan with a fixed rate

Many healthcare organizations face uncertainty

Regular benefit audits make sense for employers

Be sure to carefully outline the terms of every employee benefit

California data indicates many women lack health insurance

Be sure to properly price healthcare costs for workers

Consider following the high-deductible trend when offering health insurance

Obese, smoking adults pay significantly higher premiums

States to set "essential benefits" requirements

Employees changing 401(k) plan strategies

Innovation helps to keep benefits packages interesting

Offering one's own products as employee benefits

Detail the benefits that employers offer their staffs

Absenteeism drops, turnover on the rise

Employees satisfied, but down on advancement and development chances

Retirement plans changing to meet economic conditions

Make employee benefits apparent to prospective employees

Offering benefits from a position of strength

Healthcare costs increase faster

Carefully consider the importance of same-sex marriage benefits

Some compliance concerns ahead as employers cut costs

More young American adults insured

Employee absenteeism decreases, turnover up

Supreme Court announces healthcare law brief schedules

Wellness benefits provide a multitude of advantages for workers and employers

Strike a balance between catering to disabilities and offering benefits

DOL targets fraudulent MEWAs

HR survey shows improvement in 2011

Be sure that employees understand their benefits options

HHS issues new healthcare spending rules

Holidays hike stress for some

Employers should note their top performers

Supercommittee failure may be good for Medicare

Healthcare changes may have stabilized Medicare premiums

Holiday pay is an important component of an employee benefit package

NY small businesses favor healthcare exchange

Properly document disciplinary action against employees

Census Bureau indicates national population aging

New benefits vendors can be quite difficult to deal with

Stakeholders, experts question wisdom of proposed SEC rules

Providing benefits and pay for employees who have been fired

Withholding taxes complicates employee benefit policies

Employers need to carefully evaluate their seasonal and full-time workers

Alabama commission proposes health insurance exchange plan

Constantly revisit the contributions that companies make to retirement funds

Younger workers see hiring spike, may not last

Insurers and advocates fight MLR provision

Employee health costs higher despite decreased coverage

Going paperless can help improve the margins of employee benefits

Survey finds employers may benefit from adjusting healthcare planning

Beware the ancillary costs associated with some benefits

Employee benefit plan administration changing as costs shift to employees

Choose the best kind of financial services to offer as benefits

HR struggling to accomplish goals with tighter restrictions

Research shows healthcare attitudes mixed

Employee wellness initiatives may secure participation through incentives

Americans' work, retirement expectations shifting

Healthcare services costs increasing, driven by commercial insurance

Report finds $1 billion in healthcare costs preventable

Supreme Court keeps options open on Affordable Care Act

Education is an important part of reducing benefit costs

Organizations target workplace flexibility as significant issue

Uninsurance rate remains steady in 2010, surprising some

Women may have been harder hit by recession

U.S. Supreme Court to review Affordable Care Act

Researchers find bundled payments difficult to implement, worth pursuing

NCPA finds Social Security reform may improve outlook for younger workers

Awareness and education can supplement employee benefits

Changes to COBRA could make health plans more appealing

Employees not desiring advancement, survey finds

Perform frequent spouse eligibility audits

Consider offering paid leave - one of the most appealing employee benefits

Cell phones and other fringe benefits need to be addressed

State, local governments concerned about workplace health, productivity

Voluntary benefits help to increase employee satisfaction

Government efforts to provide long-term care insurance on hold

Employers penalize poor health to control employee coverage costs

Compliance with government regulations can't be overlooked

Consumers prefer fewer, simpler healthcare plan options

Employee benefit changes require documentation

Complying with legislation is a difficult task for employers alone

Wellness benefits should be varied and flexible

Consider the value of extending benefits to domestic partners

National Family Caregivers Month begins

Address recent findings for a well-updated employee benefit plan

Without pricing openness, employee benefit packages lose value

Employee disability benefit costs increasing

Prescription drugs are an important component of any employee benefit package

CDC reports flu season off to slow start

Opponents of Affordable Care Act argue provisions are inseparable

Wal-Mart drops healthcare benefits for part-time employees

Legal documents and contracts can be difficult to fathom

Automatic enrollment increases employee benefit plan participation

Specialized benefits are important for female members of a workforce

Evaluate the need for monetary convenience benefits

Targeting certain employee benefit programs can enhance employee morale

Human resources stretched by business needs, resource limits

Detailed record is essential for maintaining efficient employee benefit plans

Employers should help employees balance work, life

Corporate leadership requires that employers delegate responsibilities

Employers remain concerned about healthcare costs, employees

Americans less confident in retirement

Many employees do not understand their own health coverage, survey shows

Companies must cope with changing care and benefit regulations

Avoid the practice of rescission by using benefit consultants

Beware running afoul of disability laws

Employees hold low expectations for holiday rewards

Some states struggle to go beyond federal healthcare requirements

Help employees to understand their rights with compliance posters

Employee benefits are valuable when they comply with regulations

Flexible workplace options a business imperative

CLASS program suspended indefinitely

Oklahoma reluctant to implement healthcare exchange

In order to construct a benefit plan, employees must communicate their needs to employers

Employees consider benefits important, but do not consider carefully

Low-cost, non-financial benefits can be appealing to workers

Medicare confusing to many becoming eligible, already covered

Smoking and its effect on employer benefit costs

Survey shows more young adults insured, thanks to parents

Weigh benefit options so that unique workforce needs are met

For high rankings in employee job satisfaction, companies should emphasize benefits

Americans slightly more optimistic about healthcare expense

Reevaluating benefits shouldn't be limited to health insurance

Make sure that employers and workers are on the same page about loyalty

Healthcare costs to hit record highs in 2012, but increase at slower rate

Employers, employees disconnected, survey finds

Keep track of declining benefits to offer those that are most in demand

Onsite drug testing can provide small businesses with security and savings

Join other employers in offering voluntary benefits

Employers investigating ACO healthcare models for costs, outcomes

Supreme Court may examine Affordable Care Act

The importance of communicating benefit value to employees

Employer-sponsored help improves retirement saving

Survey shows uncertainty, rising costs to affect employee healthcare

Survey shows family, individual healthcare costs rising

Creating self-funded health plans requires thorough examination

Carefully maintain good labor relations to provide affordable benefits

Businesses may benefit by cross-training employees

BLS data shows level of compensation delivered as benefits

As healthcare costs rose, 2010 consumer incomes and spending dropped

Survey shows many workers may take sick leave to care for spouses, children, parents

Offer medical leave but be careful that workers don't abuse it

When planning for employee benefits, take into account long-term care insurance

CLASS program postponed, some cancellation concerns

Maine moves forward on healthcare exchange, Missouri state senators stall

Requesting information from new benefits vendors can be stressful

APA finds many employees not taking advantage of FSAs

CDA review finds more disability claims in 2010

Providing employee benefits secures staff loyalty

Upcoming conference to host demonstrations of current HR technology

Companies concerned about meeting HR regulations and needs

New developments in HR software may ease management

Benefit eligibility can be cause for enormous savings or losses

An open dialogue helps companies to provide better benefits

Flexibility is crucial to offering comprehensive benefits packages

Surveys can improve employee engagement

Manufacturer uses onsite health clinic to lower costs

The threat of a new benefits vendor demands the services of a consultant

Improving recruitment processes improves business, experts say

Branson belives U.S. companies need better HR practices, vacation policies

Aging workforce may require businesses to rethink

Correctly advertise positions by highlighting valuable benefits

Preventive benefits approach reduces Kansas companies' care costs

Compensation budgets can be reviewed by employee benefit specialists

Businesses pursuing strategies to compensate for healthcare costs

Employee benefit consultants can help calculate spouse eligibility

Research finds HSAs a more popular healthcare option

Employee benefit management and plan administration offer stability

Employers may have difficulty supporting work-life balance, survey shows

Businesses using high-deductible health insurance plans more frequently

Private payroll costs per person top $28 per hour

Human resource management systems streamline employee benefits

Employee benefit integration is essential to efficiency and profit

Compliance and mandates are easier to manage with an employee benefit consultant

Younger workers looking for different benefits strategies

Reminders can encourage proper wellness behaviors

The best benefits result from an alignment of employee and employer objectives

Employee benefits improve thanks to competition with other employers

Report: Workers less satisfied with health benefits

Employee benefit specialists allow companies to tailor coverage to specific industries

Employee morale plays an important role in selecting benefits

Creating an appealing benefits package requires communication with employees

Survey finds majority of U.S. workers have faked sick days

Poll: Employees willing to compromise salary for scheduling

Incentive based wellness programs could curb costs

Understanding employee benefits means understanding an employer's budget

Begin the employee benefit process by understanding an employer's philosophy

Recruiting workers is easier with an employee benefit specialist

Roger Howell makes recommendations for the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange

CDHPs offer cost savings

Small businesses must go the extra mile for employee benefits

CDHPs may make for cost savings but communication is key

Empower employees with detailed benefits summaries

Mergers, acquisitions and expansions require careful benefits management

Simple ways to boost employee morale and retention

Designing paid vacation benefits is easier with an employee benefit consultant

HR management systems may benefit from social media

Creating an employee benefits strategy can be demanding

Sifting through government benefits is a job for an employee benefit specialist

Non-traditional employee benefits may require outside consultation

HHS announces new guidelines for health insurance information

Large employers expect healthcare costs to rise in 2012

Make an appeal to public sector workers with excellent employee benefits

Integrating employee benefit tools makes companies more efficient

Making a healthier workplace may improve employee satisfaction

Employee wellness can be an important worksite benefit

Telecommuting and remote work - understanding employee benefits

Employee benefit consultants allow employers to easily comply with complex laws

Attract dedicated workers who need to support a family

Small Businesses downsizing employee benefits

Same sex marriage could eliminate domestic partner benefits

Pay - the original employee benefit

Health insurance can be a pricey employee benefit in some regions

Surprise potential workers with uncommon coverage

Strong employee benefits create long-term employees

Benefits consultants should prepare for open enrollment season

CFOs becoming immersed in HR policy

Ease relations with disgruntled workers by investing in employee benefits

Employers to keep healthcare benefits, study says

Make up for falling wages with improved employee benefits

Inflation outpaces salaries for the first time in 30 years

Employee benefit brokers can help meet the demands of a diverse workforce

Don't leave a human resources department struggling with benefits management

Health insurance driving factor in job search for recent grads

Enterprise IT systems - too much cost, too difficult to use

How insurance carriers mask products with advice

Survey says happiness and benefits trump salary

Selecting insurance and benefits when departments can't agree

Businesses opting for benefits over pay increases, survey says

Why third-party administrators recommend self-funding insurance

Health risk assessments may lower insurance costs, improve health

Understanding how insurance brokers and consultants get paid

Eliminating the hidden costs of employee benefit plans

Human resource departments may want to consider alternative employee retention strategies

Employers should beware of rebate offers from unscrupulous benefits providers

Voluntary benefit programs may boost employee payback

Many companies trimmed employee benefits in 2011

Benefits advisers guide employers down the path toward success

Employee benefits get pricier for academics

Voluntary benefits pad new health insurance offerings

Benefits management consulting takes a lot of food off a full plate

FSAs play an important role

HR management systems should take employee perception into account

Personal development trumps other job concerns for graduates

Balance the shifting fortunes of employee benefits by using a benefit adviser

Manage employee benefits properly and maintain loyalty

Give private sector employee benefits a chance to compete with the public sector

The expertise that employee benefit advisers provide is difficult to come by

Strategic HR management can be a corporate key

Employment costs rise but employee benefits stay on the table

Companies may want to start planning for 2014

Debt crisis and employee benefits: Is there cause for concern?

Employee benefits management gives candidates another reason to apply

Consider a benefits adviser to pursue a recent HR trend - wellness

Contracting an employee benefits consultant keeps business and personal costs separate

Employee benefits management services offer important cost control measures

Employers feel benefit selection should be an individual choice

College grads may still have a tough time on the job front

Healthcare costs may rise due to reform bill

Consider a benefits adviser to pursue a recent HR trend - wellness

Union members may have advantage when it comes to benefits

Experience digital benefits management for fast and easy processing

Benefits management consultants work for employers, not carriers

The pitfalls associated with opting out of benefits consulting services

Human resource systems should take clarity into account

Many businesses keeping auto-related benefits alive

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