Benefits Think

EBN contributor Jack Kwicien starts a five-part series this month on creating and executing a multi-year strategic benefits plan. He makes a strong case for why you should get started and pronto:

Will the umpteeth time be the charm on efforts to reform the nation's health care system? Congress gets down to work this week tackling the difficult task of drafting universal coverage legislation by this summer.

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I know the last six months or so have been rough for you, pros, and you deserve a long vacation and a big bonus. I can't give you that, but I can offer you the opportunity to get some applause, a pretty cool trophy and a decent-sized check for a job well done.

As the recession drags on, more employers are reducing or eliminating their matching 401(k) contributions. A new report from Mercer, "Suspending the 401(k) match - Look before you leap," cautions employers to have a full understanding of the implications and potential pitfalls of taking this step.

Samuel Clemens wrote in 1897 "The report of my death was an exaggeration." Hopefully, the same can be said about the death of the 401(k), writes former EBN Contributing Editor Richard Quinn in a web-exclusive commentary for BenefitNews.com.

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April is Earth Month (Earth Day is April 22) and May is Direct Deposit Month, so use both as an opportunity to help save the planet and your company bottom line.

Mark your calendars, pros, so you can join us EBNers in Atlanta Sept. 13-15 for our 22nd annual Benefits Forum & Expo. In addition to keynote speakers financial guru Dave Ramsey and former HHS secretary Michael Leavitt, you won't want to miss breakout sessions led by our great slate of speakers, including...

I am not seeing a decrease or stoppage in outsourcing. I am seeing many clients revisiting the scope of services to determine if the scope should be expanded, if more focus should be given to further self-service functionality and how further productivity gains can be achieved. In some cases clients...