Benefits Think

In the market for a new broker to help you navigate open enrollment this year? My colleagues at Employee Benefit Adviser have a recommendation for you.

I read about a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit that I wanted to get your take on — not as legal experts, of course, just on the morals and merits of the case.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not the holidays — back to school! This summer, I’ve been fortunate enough to have extra time at home with my little ones, and I’ve enjoyed it immensely.

I think I maintain a realistic view of the universe, but I have to admit I was surprised to read results from a 2009 SHRM survey — that 60% of employers say they use candidates’ credit reports to influence hiring decisions. Wow.

After some 80% of employers told Hewitt earlier this year that you planned to this year restore reduced or frozen 401(k) matches, Hewitt’s Byron Beebe recently ratted you out to Business Insurance: Only about one-third have actually followed through with reinstatement.

Despite offering consumers invaluable financial protection, life insurance and disability insurance lost a popularity contest to dental and vision coverage in a new study released by Sun Life’s employee benefits group.

Yesterday’s post focused on the tough times employees still face — working more, spending less, but still struggling financially and reporting increased stress — despite the that economic indicators that are beginning to slowly climb upward.

While the U.S. economy is showing signs of recovery, nearly three-quarters of Americans are worried about their jobs and are trying to make ends meet, according to a recent national survey by The Hartford.

In this economic climate, every dollar saved counts. So, why not save some money and help save the planet all at once? That, my friends, is efficiency and multitasking!

Now that Goldman Sachs has prohibited employees from swearing in corporate e-mails, I thought it might be a good time to revisit our stance on swearing at work.