Tristan Lejeune

Ninety-eight percent of American businesses have fewer than 100 employees and, according to new numbers from LIMRA, the number of small employers offering benefits is at its lowest level in 20 years.

Experts at Guardian Life Insurance Company emphasize the importance of smaller employers maintaining robust absence management programs.

According to HelloWallet, more than $70 billion a year is withdrawn from 401(k)-style retirement plans, most of it used to cover basic financial needs and money management.

Workers underestimate what employers spend on their health care, but overestimate their own health status.

The Hartford Group says its most recent survey indicates that more than 80% of workers would sign up for personalized voluntary disability coverage, given the option. The Hartford says it has a new offering to meet just that need.

Most employees believe that their employer offers them the best health plan they could, and that they might be at a loss to ensure the same on their own, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

The median length of time Americans have spent at their current job went up last year, research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows, although the average is still well below anything that could be considered career-length.

Research from Fidelity shows defined contribution balances are growing yet EBRI data reveal retirement confidence is at an all-time low.

At the National Business Coalition on Health’s annual converence, CEO of Equity Healthcare says PPACA won’t kill employer-sponsored health insurance.

Cardiac health expert Dr. Barry Franklin says worksite is ideal for helping people make healthier lifestyle choices

Most of the 50 states have some statute protecting smokers’ rights or lifestyle choices, and one employment attorney advises that companies be very familiar with the ones applying to them before crafting smoke-free policies.

Pediatric dental and orthodontic coverage could see significant changes under health care reform, particularly in terms of reimbursement. Evelyn Ireland, the executive director of the National Association of Dental Plans, talks about regulations that might or might not have people smiling.

Before the election last month, 59% of employers surveyed were in “wait and see” mode regarding post-2014 health care plans. Now, 84% are very likely to or definitely will offer health insurance after state exchanges open.

A new survey suggests funds spent on holiday office parties could be put to more popular uses – even gym memberships rated higher.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries has launched a grassroots campaign aimed at keeping retirement tax incentives away from the chopping block of tax reform.

Dr. Barry Franklin, William Beaumont Hospital’s director of cardiac rehabilitation and exercise laboratories, sits down with EBN to discuss what offices can do to make workers’ rehab and return-to-work from heart attacks more effective and efficient.

A smoker’s need for a support network is one reason smoking-cessation programs in the workplace have a good chance at success.

A Mercer survey suggests that, as employee engagement stalls, work-life balance could be the difference between keeping or losing top talent.

Dr. Nazneen Razi, the chief HR officer for the parent company of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, says there are common traits among those succeeding in the new global environment.

Equity Healthcare CEO Robert Galvin last week told the National Business Coalition on Health that Congress, even PPACA supporters, want employer-sponsored insurance in the game for the long haul.