If the junk-rated city wants to improve to investment grade, it must reverse the direction of its mounting retirement debt, according to Naomi Richman, a managing director at Moody’s Investors Service.

Why this Wyoming adviser encourages every client she works with to offer employees a robust package of worksite benefits.

As the benefits landscape becomes more regulated, complex and costly, the right technology can set the course for accomplishment.

Even index funds don’t necessarily escape workers' scrutiny when looking for unnecessary costs.

Employers can increase historically low engagement by tailoring program structure and motivation techniques to individual employees.

Zenefits reached its first settlement with a state government over its use of unlicensed health insurance brokers, an issue that prompted investigations in at least three other states and led its founding chief executive officer to resign this year.

Most plan sponsors are falling short when it comes to managing their RFP process, says adviser Robert Lawton.

As the human resources landscape becomes more regulated, complex and costly, employers need to set up their department for success by providing them with the right technology.

Lawmakers have a responsibility to craft legislation and regulations that will help employers of all sizes, says State Street Global Advisors’ Melissa Kahn.

To keep employees happy and engaged, these seven employers offer workers some amazing perks along the lines of tech titans like Google and Facebook.

Flexible scheduling, a workplace culture centered on trust and employee recognition programs are vital to employers' attraction and retention efforts, suggest two new reports.

Men and women approach retirement planning in opposite ways, and benefit managers need to change the way they advise female staffers.

A portal like Boston-based torchlight can aid employees pressed for time and resources when caring for a family member.

Companies aren’t really giving potential employees what they want, a new survey finds.

Spousal and survivor benefits have become outdated and no longer address the needs of today's families given divorce rates and the number of single households.

If the rich get richer, one way is they have better insurance, heftier 401(k) plans, and a sturdier all-around benefits package. And the trend is making America's already wide income gap even worse.

Each year, Employee Benefit Adviser magazine grants awards to recognize excellence and innovation in the field. Nominations are due July 25.

Even as eligibility rates rise, limited workforce participation and smaller premium increases have kept the employer health benefits landscape stable.

Most companies have been through ‘hell’ in the last year due to reporting requirements, says a Lockton exec who shared some of the biggest obstacles.

Chicago's recent PTO ordinance is only the latest example of a nationwide trend to mandate that employers provide paid time off to employees to care for themselves or their families — a trend certain to continue and expand.