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A report in the Journal of Consumer Research finds that a five-minute visit to Facebook lowers users’ self-control in decisionmaking, including decisions about what to eat.

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.

Guest blogger Linda K. Riddell shows how an eye for detail and some simple calculations could prove to be a life-saver for employees that are overusing/abusing narcotic painkillers.

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

In conjunction with this month’s EBN cover story, “Buyer beware,” which examines consumer readiness for purchasing their own health care coverage via public and private exchanges, Dr. Raymond Fabius, chief medical officer at Truven Health Analytics, penned this guest blog post questioning the wisdom of shifting to the exchange-only model.

Even though cash tops employees’ holiday wish lists this year, Michael Levy, president of Online Rewards, says it’s time to re-examine the conventional wisdom regarding the value of year-end bonuses. He offers three bonus secrets that employers need to know.

A recent Health Affairs study that concludes the 10 modifiable health risks only connect to about 20% of health care spending. Thus, says guest blogger Linda K. Riddell, a realistic benefits manager should acknowledge that the most successful wellness program may only have a limited impact.

According to author Bob Nelson, Zappos offers new hires $3,000 to agree not to come back as a way to test employees' true desire for their jobs. Sound recruiting, or employment entrapment?

Brits who smoke — as well as those who are overweight, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health risks — receive anywhere from a 7%-16% higher annuity in retirement income than those with good health. Huh?

Statistics show that about 80% of Americans believe in heaven. A clear majority, to be certain, but reason enough to provide a benefit allowing employees to connect to the afterlife?