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The median length of time Americans have spent at their current job went up last year, research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows, although the average is still well below anything that could be considered career-length.

After reading research from the Investment Company Institute concluding that defined contribution plans don't "reduce retirement preparedness," EBN Editor Kelley Butler channeled a "Saturday Night Live" skit to offer her perspective.

Experts from Mercer offer up a priority list for benefits providers in 2013. The first one: Prepping for 2014.

If one of your resolutions for the new year is to increase the attention and/or investment in a tuition assistance program, guest blogger Kyle Lagunas offers 4 keys to get you going in the right direction.

The House of Representatives voted late Tuesday night on a Senate-backed plan to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of automatic spending cuts and tax increases. However, 77% of U.S. households will face higher tax rates this year because the deal allowed the payroll tax cut to expire.

United Benefit Advisors recently released the results of its 2012 Health Plan Survey. Since it’s the largest and most comprehensive health plan benchmarking survey in the industry, the results are always interesting, says the company's CEO.

The 2013 benefits landscape will find employers, human resources professionals and benefits brokers challenged once again to provide competitive benefits packages that attract and retain employees. In an effort to manage benefits costs, deal with PPACA provisions, and offer benefits for a diverse workforce with varying needs, a solid voluntary benefits strategy is certain to be included. Elizabeth Halkos, Purchasing Power’s chief marketing officer, shared her predictions for voluntary benefits for the coming year. [Images: Thinkstock]

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