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One-to-one benefits counseling during open enrollment significantly improves employees understanding of their benefits, according to a recent post-enrollment survey.
February 6 -
Walgreens is being hit by its withdrawal from the Express Scripts Inc pharmacy network and by a much-weaker-than-expected flu season, leading it to temper its expectations for the number of prescriptions it will fill this year.
February 6 -
Big shifts may be coming in how retirement plans are managed after the the Labor Department Thursday announced the final version of its rules under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA, which require broker dealers disclose their services and fees to plan sponsors for individual plans.
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The U.S. Labor Department has removed a controversial part of its proposed 401(k) fee disclosure rule that would have required retirement plan providers to create a summary document, or "roadmap," of all their fees for employers.
February 3 -
On-site clinics utilized in conjunction with a group health plan are becoming an increasingly common method to help employers address the rising cost of health care. The issues in implementing an on-site clinic may seem obvious: Finding a service provider; installing an appropriate facility; and addressing employee access during work hours. However, there are less obvious but equally important compliance concerns that arise when an on-site clinic is implemented. Such clinics maintained on an employers
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The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to officially repeal the CLASS Act, the long-term care provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
February 2 -
As senior vice president and chief HR and administrative officer for Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, Jeff Shuman has first-hand experience with the skills gap - the gap that exists between the jobs an organization has to fill and the knowledge, skills and abilities of current and potential workers.
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Six years ago, executives at professional services consulting firm Deloitte LLP began exploring ways to enhance the company's investment in training and development. After talking to the firm's recruiting officers on U.S. college campuses, leaders realized the high value new graduates and younger employees placed on training and development.
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Based on 30+ years of plan sponsor experience, I believe negative press about 401(k) loans are aimed at the wrong target. Rather, hardship withdrawals should be in the crosshairs, not loans.
February 1 -
Most employers have become accustomed to the IRS and Department of Labor periodically auditing their qualified retirement plans. Now, employers must also be ready for HIPAA audits.
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