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The size of an organization, the age of an employee and a worker’s salary influence whether or not an employer offers retirement benefits as well as determines if an employee participates and how much they contribute. Here are some key findings from the ADP Research Institute's retirement savings trends study.

Commentary: Brokers are strategically positioned to encourage employers to commit to a more productive workforce.

Traditional IRA investors showed little reaction to the economic downturn in 2007.

Hitting the pools and beaches this season? Take along some reading material to get motivated and brush up on sales skills and regulations in the process. These reads — recommended by fellow advisers and industry insiders — range from new thinking to classic, tried-and-true strategies.

Understanding these ACA compliance requirements and the tools necessary to track the required data can be confusing and overwhelming.

Commentary: Many of the world’s leading employers offer expert second opinions as a valued employee benefit that can save money by averting unnecessary testing and treatment, decrease absenteeism, and promote employee retention.

Employers offering high deductible plans – particularly those who have gone the full replacement route – still need to beef up their educational efforts.

In 2018 a 40% excise tax will be imposed on plan costs that exceed pre-determined dollar limits laid out by the Affordable Care Act. Employers and their benefit advisers have already begun to take steps to avoid or mitigate so-called “Cadillac” tax exposure. Here are eight strategies Wells Fargo Insurance Services suggests to ensure employers minimize their tax risk.

Higher PBGC premiums and a volatile market are catalysts for risk management in DB plans.

Trust is a key component to building a better workplace culture. Yet HR policies can sometimes be redundant, outdated and may even cause distrust between employees and company leaders. Travis Bradberry, president of TalentSmart and co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, shares why it might be time to take another look at editing that employee handbook.