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Foreign hackers are learning that $5.3 trillion of retirement plan assets are ready for the taking, leaving plan sponsors and participants susceptible to theft.

A majority of employers and industry insiders surveyed by Venrock are worried the effort is going to “face substantial challenges and take lots of time.”

Visier People provides HR managers data that can help them keep valued workers from leaving for the competition.

Many company leaders feel prepared for the upheaval that emerging technologies represent, but few are ready for the operational, competitive, cultural and security shifts already taking place.

Concerns over privacy and reimbursement programs have cast a shadow on these popular and beneficial programs.

Often overlooked, the benefit could provide much-needed relief to employees who need income replacement.

People are expected to have a longer life span, and this could pose a challenge in that it will require bigger nest eggs for retirement.

Many pharmacy benefit managers promote discounts and drug rebates that may look good on paper, but often provide no transparency of true costs. This can result in employers paying much more than they should.

Employers who are considering the switch without talking to an adviser languish over the decision up to 24 months, while those working with a professional complete the process within a year.

Brokers can use advanced data analytics to drive partnerships with self-insured employers, says Advanced Plan for Health’s Neil Godbey.