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A growing body of evidence suggests that mindfulness is important for developing resilience at work, through its effects on physical and psychological health, absenteeism, turnover and performance.

During an M&A, figuring out what to do with the retirement plans can sometimes be an afterthought, but it doesn’t need to be, says State Street’s Nate Miles.

The cost would be triggered if the U.S. Treasury Department approves benefit cuts to protect the solvency of the Central States Pension Fund.

The top 10 large-group long-term disability insurance carriers in the U.S., as presented by business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 Schedule A reporting data on premiums as of Dec. 31, 2015.

Retirement plan sponsors should develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that includes the periodic review of contractual protections with their TPAs.

Already included as core offerings in most employer plans, SEC money market reform will likely make them even more attractive.

Will health insurance be sold across state lines? Will the ACA be repealed or altered? James Klein, head of the American Benefits Council, explains the probable impact of a Republican or Democratic victory in November.

Workplace productivity and engagement drops as the number of employees grappling with money challenges skyrockets.

Employers often overlook the wellness implications of their indoor office spaces but the Well Living Lab, a collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and consulting firm Delos, is hoping to change that.

Pension plans and welfare plan all store personal data on each participant and beneficiary, ranging from social security numbers and addresses to date of birth and health information. The more immediate and available personal data becomes, the greater the risk for a potential breach or unauthorized disclosure or access, as is evident from the cyber attacks on major retail operations, health care providers and the government.

Republican lawmakers aren’t giving up yet in their fight to kill stricter rules for brokers that have been championed by President Obama.

For workers looking at life post-career, steady income is more important than return on investment.

Quality, scope of services should be prime considerations for employers looking to open worksite clinics.

Workers are increasingly turning away from traditional healthcare delivery models in favor of alternatives, according to Oliver Wyman research.

An RFP, along with fee negotiation and benchmarking exercises can often result in significant annual savings for plan participants, according to USI Consulting Group’s Mark Sarlo.

Low satisfaction and high costs are driving consumers away from traditional healthcare delivery models in favor of alternatives.

Number of agents and brokers surging as more insurers rely on independents, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Employers looking to minimize DB program risks should consider market-return cash balance plans, according to October Three Consulting’s Larry Sher.

The HealthiestYou application encourages higher levels of utilization with mobile access, greater ease of use, according to benefit advisers.

Too much stress may be the culprit for employees’ expanding waistlines, new research finds. Will wellness programs help?