Employee benefits

PwC research from across the globe identifies a range of applications that are changing the way human resources are managed.

Despite impressive aggregate numbers, the median value of a 401(k) account for someone 65 and over is about $60,000.

Retirement readiness would vastly improve by requiring auto features, increasing HSA contribution limits, and outlawing participant loans, among other recommendations, says adviser Robert Lawton.

House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady said he’s exploring ideas to create incentives for people to save more.

Despite impressive aggregate numbers, the median value of a 401(k) account for someone 65 and over is about $60,000.

There are a number of tasks to complete with upcoming deadlines to keep in compliance with ERISA.

New technologies, analytics and enhanced communications are helping plan sponsors do a better job of reaching participants to overcome various savings hurdles.

Technology will influence every part of the workforce, requiring new skills for even the most entry level of jobs, providing new opportunities for employers to train and grow their workforce.

Employees choose between three hospital systems in the tristate area for lower payroll deductions and more consolidated care.

In one year, Betterment for Business has helped the company increase plan participation by more than 60%.

Seniors might get the policy again if they decided to drop it, but the rules "aren’t really super specific about what should happen in this situation,” one expert says.

Senator Orrin Hatch and Congressman Kevin Brady, top Republican lawmakers, unveiled a new proposal to shore up the Affordable Care Act.

Seniors might get the policy again if they decided to drop it, but the rules "aren’t really super specific about what should happen in this situation,” one expert says.

For employers with more customized design elements in place, tailored administrative assistance may be the way to go.

Plan sponsors should encourage the use of a vision carrier’s website, explain the connection between vision benefits and FSAs and send multiple reminders about the benefit to workers.

There are both pros and cons for employers who allow their employees to bring their dogs, cats or other furry friends into the office.

A retirement savings wave that has been rolling stealthily across corporate America is gaining momentum.

Employers cite managing this category of drugs as their top expense-containment strategy for the coming plan year.

City employees and their dependents can now get sex reassignment surgery as part of their medical plan.

There are several critical steps employers need to take when moving human resource applications to a hosted environment.