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States with the worst 401(k) plans

Under-performing 401(k) plan? Maybe it's where you live. Judy Diamond Associates reviewed more than half a million 401(k) plans throughout the country to determine which states had the highest amount of under-performing plans. Rankings are based on rate of return, participation and employee contributions.

10 Top Health Data Hacks

The giant breach at health insurer Anthem (previously WellPoint) potentially affecting up to 80 million insured members and employees, reminds us that the hacking threat to protected health information is persistent and growing. The HHS Office for Civil Rights Web site of large breaches lists more than 90 major incidents of hacking, which have become much more prevalent during the past two years. Here are the 10 largest healthcare hacking incidents to date.

Top jobs in America for 2015, pt 2

While mobile developers and physical therapists made it onto the top 25 list of best jobs, these 10 score the highest. Glassdoor has put together the list using scores based on three factors: Earning potential based on average annual base salary, career opportunities rating and number of job openings.

5 tips to prepare small businesses for last-minute ACA enrollments

With less than two weeks until the end of the Affordable Care Act’s Feb. 15 open enrollment period, the National Association for the Self-Employed offers these five tips to help prepare small business owners and their employees for purchasing health insurance.

Best jobs in America for 2015, pt 1

Ready for a career change? Glassdoor has put together the 25 best jobs in America, with scores based on three factors: Earning potential based on average annual base salary, career opportunities rating and number of job openings.

Top 5 unanswered questions about the Cadillac Tax

Top on the list of concerns for many employers is the forthcoming Affordable Care Act tax on high-cost group health plans. While benefit advisers are already working with their clients to avoid the so-called “Cadillac tax,” many questions remain unanswered. Here are the top 5 open issues related to the Cadillac Tax, according to Richard Stover and Leslye Laderman, both principals in the Knowledge Resource Center of Buck Consultants.

Managing lost productivity, absenteeism post Super Bowl

In addition to employees often calling in sick after a late night cheering on the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots during the season, an estimated 1.5 million employees will call in sick the Monday after the big game and 4.4 million employees will arrive late, according to the Workforce Institute at Kronos. Here are some ideas on how to deal with the disruption.

The top employment issues of 2015

From marijuana and e-cigarette use in the workplace to wellness programs and paid sick leave, here are the top 15 employment issues for HR and benefit professionals to bear in mind going in to 2015.

7 concerns brokers have with the ACA

Rate increases, more complexity and a compressed timeline are a few of the major concerns brokers have with the Affordable Care Act, according to a survey by Benefitter, a San Francisco-based technology solutions company.

How not to motivate employees

Disingenuous gestures between management and staff can drive a wedge in efforts to increase engagement and productivity, but here are some tips to encourage employers to more sincerely let employees feel appreciated.

Top 10 least stressful jobs of 2015

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 2015, here are 10 where stress isn't an issue. CareerCast’s ranking system for stress considered 11 different job demands which can reasonably be expected to evoke stress; including travel, growth potential and competitiveness.

Top 10 craziest business expenses of 2014

Expense management software company Certify asked 60,000 business travelers about their expense spending for 2014. Here are the top 10 most unconventional business expenses that were submitted last year.

Top 10 health care issues of 2015

Pending ACA-related court cases, enrollment and rising drug costs are just a few issues the industry is keeping an eye on during 2015. Here are the top 10 issues for this year based on a survey of Health Insurance Report advisory board members.

7 reasons to shop for insurance rather than auto-renew

Although some people who signed up last year for health insurance via the federally facilitated exchange, Healthcare.gov, can automatically renew their plan, renewing the same health plan might not be best choice. Privately owned HealthCare.com offers seven reasons why everyone should re-evaluate their current health insurance coverage and weigh it against other options.

4 tips to engage millennials in health and wellness

Millennials may place a lower priority on medical care than other generations, yet they are the most likely to want employers to play an active role in supporting their overall health and well-being. Here's how to reach them.

Nine bad habits to avoid at work in 2015

The New Year marks a great time for employees to get out of bad habits that irritate coworkers and make them less effective. Success means "changing the behaviors that hold you back," says blogger and author Geoffrey James. Here are nine habits James says you can do without in 2015.

10 facts brokers need to know when hiring new employees

Independent insurance brokers are under hiring, new employees are struggling and a huge majority of new hires come from within the industry, according to Reagan Consulting. Here are 10 key facts the Atlanta-based management consulting firm discovered about agent/broker recruiting and development.

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