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Traditional pension plans have been going the way of the Dodo for a few years, but many employers are switching to hybrid plans to minimize their risk while continuing to offer a lifelong benefit to employees.
Hybrid pension plans pull some of the best features from defined contribution and defined benefit plans, making them very attractive to large public and private sector employers who have struggled with massive unfunded liabilities in their traditional pension plans.
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The goal is to strike a thoughtful balance that supports employees during important life events while maintaining productivity, managing costs and ensuring equitable access.
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