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An Ohio manufacturer recently learned the value of having oral and written disclaimers in place after a cash-balance plan participant’s monthly retirement benefit turned out to be less than half of what she was told it would be.

The results of the November election will dramatically affect major employee benefits issues, most notably health care. No matter who wins the White House, the makeup of Congress after the elections could also significantly influence how employers manage their workplace benefits. Chantel Sheaks, a principal in government relations with Buck Consultants, outlines how the most likely scenarios could determine benefits strategy for plan sponsors.

Transamerica Employee Benefits, Institutional Retirement Income Council, Lockton, Unum and Assurant Health recognize employees in this week’s Comings & Goings. Check to see if a colleague is mentioned today.

Two in five adults in the U.S. are getting general health care from specialist doctors, according to a new study showing that figure held steady for nearly a decade.

Mercer sees shared services taking over employee support functions as HR serves business leaders.

The move would cost taxpayers and covered workers $1.7 billion to maintain funding commitments, but could prove more stable in the long run.

Pursuit of higher efficiency pushes shift in human resources to shared services and outsourcing, according to Towers Watson.

Principal Financial’s annual evaluation of top companies in employee fiscal soundness has found a common link in wellness initiatives.

Or any money, for that matter. Guest blogger Karrie Andes shares details about a company that can help employers help employees understand the intricacies of the post-retirement health benefits landscape. The best part? It won't cost you anything!

Americans express greater concern over the loss of employer-sponsored benefits than about being laid off in a new Gallup poll.