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Plan sponsors can help female employees save more for their post-work years by encouraging and facilitating 401(k) account consolidation.

A new court decision out of Illinois provides a good reminder that vaguely described policies and restrictive payment rules can expose employers to large liabilities.

Employers can help workers better manage their anxieties by providing digital health platforms and virtual-reality-guided meditation.

Drug dependence can be an unintended consequence of a workplace injury, creating a crisis for the worker and their family.

Plan sponsors can help female employees save more for their post-work years by encouraging and facilitating 401(k) account consolidation.

Employers should inform their workers about the benefits of increasing their 401(k) contributions and investing in health savings accounts, among other tips.

Employers should carefully consider whether a paid time off bucket or a traditional vacation and sick leave program is best for their employees.

Employers can assist workers by offering childcare services, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs and breast milk shipping services.

The technology creates the perfect conditions for organizations to provide vendors, customers and employees with visibility into their operations.

Facing financial stress, many employees view their retirement accounts as a source of funds, leading to loan defaults exceeding $6 billion annually. How can employers and plan sponsors help?