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The Wellness Emperor Has No Clothes is the theme of Al Lewiss and Vik Khannas writings, and it gets a new treatment in their latest book, Surviving Workplace Wellness. It paints a stark unflattering picture of the wellness sales industry.
Do American employees know enough about retirement readiness and financial planning? A new interactive program airing on NBCUniversal and sponsored by ING U.S., Inc., will help to answer this brewing national question.
Employers should already be focusing on getting ready for 2015 and its an advisers job to tell them this. The play-or-pay penalties will be enforced next January. Benefits lawyer Peter Marathas, of the firm Proskauer Rose and its Health Care Reform Task Force team, says there are three areas advisers need to sit down to prepare their clients for today. [Images: Fotolia]
When it comes to active financial saving, just 35% of employees around the world consider retirement a priority, according to a new study by consumer watchdog Nielsen.
Based on insights from 17 global experts, Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company specializing in high-impact recruitment solutions, has released its predictions for the recruitment and talent management industry for the year ahead. The list reflects trends that have emerged over the past 12 months and look likely to dominate throughout 2014. [Images: Shutterstock]
One dental plan option does not fit all different solutions are right for different employers for different reasons. Although availability varies by state, Marc Warrington, senior vice president of sales at Assurant Employee Benefits, says brokers have four strategies to consider to help small business clients achieve Affordable Care Act pediatric dental compliance. [Photos: Fotolia]
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 2014, here are 10 great jobs where stress isn't an issue. Landing a less-stressful job often requires a higher level of education. Of the 10 least-stressful jobs in the new Jobs Rated report, half require at least a bachelor's degree. On the other side of the spectrum, these 10 jobs are the most stressful of the new year. Wages and growth projection are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. [Images: Shutterstock]
Jobs that require unpredictable conditions and high-stakes situations are often among the most stressful of 2014. Each fills a vital function to society, as their work ensures the safety of others. "If your life is already filled with stress, you might want to consider a profession that offers job security, a good hiring outlook and salary but few physical demands, deadlines and danger," says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast.com. If youre looking for a more relaxing profession, click here for the top 10 least stressful jobs of 2014. Wages and growth projection are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unless otherwise noted. [Images: Shutterstock]
As youre thinking about self-improvement, you may want to take a hint from the Million Dollar Round Table and LIMRAs recent survey of top advisers. The groups compared 400 financial advisers and sorted out which qualities were consistent among the most successful respondents.
Weve all heard the legend that depression and suicides spike in December due to holiday stress, but thats just what it is: legend. Research shows that depression and anxiety actually do not peak during the holidays; in fact, some studies show these rates actually decrease in December. Client calls related to anxiety, depression, substance abuse and stress spike after the holidays each year, according to health care consumer services company Accolade.
With 2014 here, has everything in the health care landscape changed? Is there joy and jubilation in the streets as the disenfranchised are at long last offered opportunities to join in on the full range of health care services we office-worker types have enjoyed?
From ACA compliance to better employee communications, now is the time to look ahead to 2014 and make the most of your benefit plans.
With a national election on the horizon, its not likely much will be done legislatively to address the nations retirement crisis in 2014. However, EBA spoke with several industry insiders who share their predictions for what will be on the table in the coming year. [images: Fotolia]
As companies still fortunate enough to offer pension programs have recently been focusing on cutting the risks that impact their corporate balance sheets, human resources firm Mercer offers 10 tips that plan sponsors should keep in mind for their defined-benefit plans in the new year.
The odds may, at times, seem stacked against success for defined contribution retirement plans. But there is reason for optimism, according to a survey from Northern Trust.
Many of us baby boomers have strayed a bit off the road to retirement readiness. We have become distracted, indulged ourselves and have forgotten to contribute. This Christmas, our Uncle Sam ought to consider improving our 401(k) plans, gifting us with these five items.
On November 14, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations that permit employers to suspend or reduce safe harbor nonelective contributions under a 401(k), 401(m), or 403(b) plan during the plan year.
2013 was a pinnacle year in health care with the opening of the Affordable Care Acts health care exchanges. But what can we expect in 2014? EBA spoke with experts across the spectrum to find out. [Photos: Fotolia]
Although the Treasury Department recently announced it will allow employees enrolled in flexible spending accounts to roll over $500 of their balance into the next plan year, plan sponsors may want to think twice about allowing rollovers.
Insurance brokers have been saying it all along, but now a House Oversight and Government Reform report confirms that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had numerous failings in their conceptualization and implementation of navigators. Here are the key findings from that House report: [Images: Fotolia]