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Following a successful pilot program, employers can expect to see an uptick in Department of Labor audits to ensure they are paying out benefits to fully vested participants.

While there is no guaranteed answer for success, there are certainly ways to positively influence the process, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

Employees can benefit from the offering regardless of their age or stage of life, and that’s true for younger workers, too.

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

Disparities are more pronounced for retirement than healthcare plans, largely due to the elimination of company pensions.

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Student loan repayment, flexible work schedules and retirement funding are among the perks younger workers are looking for from an employer.

Employers should increase the use of key preventive care services, offer a variety of tools and identify the conditions and employees that cost the organization the most.

Small firms win letters of record by speaking the language of the CFO and putting their compensation on the line, explains columnist Nelson Griswold.