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As Valentine’s Day approaches, show a little love to employees by making your 401(k) plan more generous. According to a list of the most-generous 401(k) plans released by Brightscope, generous plans (which include the National Basketball Association) share the following traits:

Employee training can be a valuable benefit, yet much of the money and time companies spend on training programs is wasted, contends John Tschohl, president of Service Quality Institute, a customer service training company. Here are the main reasons group training fails: [Images: Shutterstock]

As the dust settles over the Affordable Care Act and employees get used to operating in the post-ACA world, plan sponsors find themselves in somewhat of a holding pattern with regards to their pharmacy benefits, with few making significant changes to their plans, according to the 2013-2014 Prescription Drug Benefit Cost and Plan Design Report, from the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute. Nevertheless, there are actions plan sponsors can take to get more out of their prescription drug plans. [Images: Shutterstock]

An estimated 1.5 million employees call in sick the Monday after the Super Bowl, according to global survey data from Kronos, the world’s leading provider of workforce management technology. After Sunday’s big football face-off, workers have the Winter Olympics to watch and discuss, as well as March Madness, meaning businesses around the world are sure to see a downtick in employee attendance and productivity. Among additional fun facts around the big game’s costly time out, Joyce Maroney, director of the Workforce Institute at Kronos, offers employers five tips for managing a less productive and/or thinning staff during such events. [Images: Shutterstock.com]

Based on insights from 17 global experts, Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company specializing in high-impact recruitment solutions, has released its predictions for the recruitment and talent management industry for the year ahead. The list reflects trends that have emerged over the past 12 months and look likely to dominate throughout 2014. [Images: Shutterstock]

Every job has some level of stress, but if your goal is to keep stress as low as possible and still have a rewarding career, some jobs are much more attractive than others. According to a new CareerCast report on the least and most stressful jobs of 2014, here are 10 great jobs where stress isn't an issue. Landing a less-stressful job often requires a higher level of education. Of the 10 least-stressful jobs in the new Jobs Rated report, half require at least a bachelor's degree. On the other side of the spectrum, these 10 jobs are the most stressful of the new year. Wages and growth projection are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. [Images: Shutterstock]

Jobs that require unpredictable conditions and high-stakes situations are often among the most stressful of 2014. Each fills a vital function to society, as their work ensures the safety of others. "If your life is already filled with stress, you might want to consider a profession that offers job security, a good hiring outlook and salary but few physical demands, deadlines and danger," says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast.com. If you’re looking for a more relaxing profession, click here for the top 10 least stressful jobs of 2014. Wages and growth projection are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unless otherwise noted. [Images: Shutterstock]

We’ve all heard the legend that depression and suicides spike in December due to holiday stress, but that’s just what it is: legend. Research shows that depression and anxiety actually do not peak during the holidays; in fact, some studies show these rates actually decrease in December. Client calls related to anxiety, depression, substance abuse and stress spike after the holidays each year, according to health care consumer services company Accolade.

As New Year’s resolutions start to turn into reality, HR and benefits professionals are bolstering their resumes and confidence to further their careers. In today’s workforce, promoting yourself is a must to stand out among co-workers and job applicants. Here are 10 tips for furthering your professional life from bestselling author and Millennial expert Dan Schawbel. [Images: Shutterstock]

Many employers are getting back to basics and focusing on improving the company’s culture of health and workplace environment to change unhealthy behavior. Here are seven innovative examples. To see more real life examples and read how employers have changed their office environment to improve well-being, click here. [Images: Shutterstock.com]