Compensation
Compensation
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The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code, making changes affecting employer-provided retirement, welfare and fringe benefits.
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The retailer is the latest employer to boost offerings in response to the tax reform bill.
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Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents leading firms, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Dec 11.
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Long used by larger companies, advisers should be knowledgeable about how these medical stop-loss systems are now benefitting a wide range of businesses.
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Employers should develop the equivalent of an independent or objective credit score for plans that serve as a tool for gauging the value of each fund.
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Employers should review documents before sending them out to employees, understand plan provisions and consult advisers when needed, among other guidelines.
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California Governor Jerry Brown said legal rulings may clear the way for making cuts to public pension benefits, which would go against long-standing assumptions and potentially provide financial relief to the state and its local governments.
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U.S. filings for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose to a three-month high last week during a holiday period when claims tend to be volatile.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market.
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The start of the year saw seasoned professionals joining the ranks of employee benefit organizations.
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Partnership looks to contain expenses with data and technological concierge services.
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Looking to expand its retirement, health and welfare and related employee benefit consulting services, Touchstone will now be a part of The Segal Group’s Sibson Consulting division.
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HR executives are more interested in administrative ease and empowering employee decisions, Pacific Resources finds.
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Korn Ferry’s Melissa Swift explains how HR professionals need to help equip the overall organization to thrive in a tech environment.
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The product allows HR managers to communicate with applicants in either English or Spanish via text message.
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The company is positioning its intelligence engine, Watson, to help human resources managers handle repetitive work in labor-intensive areas.
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Smarter, friendlier systems will accelerate the digital transformation of human resources.
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A recent Sixth Circuit court case shows that even when workers appear to meet the standard for exemption, a closer reading of FLSA rules might be necessary.
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In the never-ending fight to retain top talent, employers can take steps as easy as providing instant positive feedback to help keep spirits high and a strong culture where workers want to stay.
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Trump’s pick to lead the HHS said he’s open to negotiating some drug prices for Medicare, while backing a largely dormant proposal to repeal and replace parts of the ACA.
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