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Craig Rosenthal, a partner with Mercer, testified on the American Benefits Council’s behalf, emphasizing that the legislative and regulatory environment for pension plans has made sponsorship increasingly difficult over the past few decades.

Since its passage in 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act has largely just affected HIPAA notice requirements and wellness plans. But this month the EEOC settled its first case under the law and should serve as a reminder to employers about what it really means.

School may be out for the summer but we know hardworking benefits professionals are always learning. In a special two-part slide show, Contributing Editor Ed Bray offers up his version of the 2013 ABCs of employee benefits. Here, he covers A to M. [Images: Shutterstock]

Companies are expected to offer more international assignments to employees this year, as the world’s workforce continues to expand and disperse to meet the needs of our global economy. More than 70% of companies expect to increase short-term international assignments in 2013, according to Mercer’s Worldwide International Assignments Policies and Practices report. In addition, 55% of companies are looking to increase long-term assignments abroad In a new report, Mobilizing Talent: The Global Mobility Challenge, BDO, an international network of public accounting firms, asked employees which benefits or perks would incentivize them most to take a global position. Here are the top seven incentives for enticing employees to take international assignments. [Images: Shutterstock]

For most employees, busy schedules and mobile technology have blurred the traditional work-life boundaries. Employees who telecommute from a home office full-time or work remotely some of the time personify the changing workplace. Here are five teleworking tips for employers and employees considering remote work schedules from CareerBuilder.com and social media expert Lea Green. Learn more about how work-life balance offerings can fit specific workforce and business needs in the EBN magazine July issue when we spotlight Dow Chemical’s approach to workplace flexibility. [Images: Shutterstock]

A new report shows that 401(k) accounts have reached record levels with the overall average balance reaching $80,000 at the end of the first quarter. The Fidelity Investments quarterly analysis explains the current record balances represent 75% growth from the first quarter of 2009 when average accounts dropped to $46,200.

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Although your company may have a sufficient number of individuals currently in leadership positions, what will your managerial ranks look like in five or seven years? There will always be turnover, expected and unanticipated. That's why it's essential that your company starts building a solid bench of future leaders now. The following plan from Robert Half International will allow you to identify the right candidates for leadership roles and groom them to someday step up and take the reins of your department or company. The world's first and largest specialized staffing firm presented these seven tips for implementing a robust succession plan on CareerBuilder.com. [Images: Shutterstock]

U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said she talked with health care companies she regulates, including Johnson & Johnson, about helping a nonprofit group publicize the Affordable Care Act.

Data point to more efficient way of funding retirement benefits.