Benefits Think

Although it's clearly not the breakfast hour, it took me some time to get my thoughts together today.

The Securities and Exchange Commission offers a brief tip sheet on its Web site to address information employees should know before using a 401(k) debit card. Just another tool in plan sponsors' arsenal on this issue.

New research from Guardian shows strong generational differences among respondents asked where they would find funds to cover out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical or disability. Younger employees, true to stereotypes, are most likely to turn to friends and family, while Baby Boomers are most...

I think this is an excellent move on Guardian's part. Like it or not, we live in a culture obsessed with celebrity. If Coke, Nintendo and prescription drug companies can hire celebrity spokespeople to spur sales, I see nothing wrong with benefits providers doing it -- especially given that the benefits...

The carrier's got a new marketing video featuring Mia Hamm. It seems to do a pretty good job broadly outlining the value of employee benefits, stressing the fact that workers need to slow down and take a little time when they're considering their options. I heard about this celebrity pairing just before...

A study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity reveals that 67% of companies anticipate an increased need for virtual teams in the near future to adapt to the greater number of employees that telework. See recent EBN coverage for more information about keeping your team connected virtually and managing...

Despite assurances that Walt Disney World/Land is the "happiest place on earth," we were pretty sure it was designed to be a kid-centric place.

One in five employers use social networking sites to find information on potential new hires, says a new survey from CareerBuilder.com. Twenty-two percent of employers screened candidates in 2007, up from just 11% in 2006. An additional nine percent plan to start soon.

Getting in the know about executive compensation is the best way to hold your CFO´s ear, author Bruce Ellig says. Read his tips for becoming a `walking fount of knowledge´ on exec comp in the Sept. 1 EBN.

I've heard of unemployment numbers, costs being "indexed" for inflation, and even poll's predictions for America's happiness or unhappiness at any given time, but apparently a misery index exists as well.According to new data from the Campaign for America's Future, new jobless numbers are at a five-year...