New for ’09, EBN is looking for new columnists to write on a variety of benefits topics, like health and wellness plans, retirement benefits, work-life benefits, HR/benefits strategy, training, career development and more. E-mail me at kelley.butler@sourcemedia.com if you, a colleague or client is interested in writing a regular column for the magazine or the Web site.
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