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5 disaster recovery steps for advisers after Sandy

Financial advisers on the East Coast have solid reasons to be worried about Hurricane Sandy – and even those far from the wreckage should be concerned, too. Advisers’ and clients’ safety rank first, but advisers also have to be concerned about their offices and property, as well as those of their clients’ and their clients’ relatives. As vital as proper insurance coverage is, it often will not cover all losses, nor losses from the disruption of business. How prepared are you and your firm to deal with a major disaster, like Sandy? Far too many advisers have no disaster recovery plan to rely on for times like this. Here are 5 questions to consider regarding you, your firm and your clients after the worst of the hurricane strikes. Story credit: SourceMedia's Bank Investment Consultant Images: Bloomberg News Service

Benefits Think Binders … not so bad?

In a new editorial, Heather Landy, editor-in-chief of American Banker magazine, says that while Romney flubbed his delivery on how he went about considering women for positions in his cabinet, she didn't have a problem with the approach of the women’s group who presented Romney with the now infamous binders. Hiring managers, speak out: Are binders not so bad?

Retirement plan ‘tricks and treats’ for employees

Saving enough for a comfortable retirement might seem like a scary prospect to employees, but it doesn't have to be. This Halloween, urge plan participants to make the most of their retirement savings by focusing on these 401(k) 'tricks and treats' from Charles Schwab. [Images: Thinkstock]

Benefits Think Should Election Day be a national holiday? Some employers give workers day off to vote

Today’s guest blogger is EBN’s own online managing editor Kathleen Koster, who spoke to employers looking to make Election Day a national holiday. Read on to see how these companies make their case, and as always, leave your thoughts in the comments. —Kelley M. Butler With less than two weeks before the 2012 election, GOOD, a Los Angeles-based company, hopes to spur employees to do their civic duty by giving them Nov. 6 off from…

Benefits Think Don’t be a Bieber: Stay home when sick, experts remind

Some show-must-go-on workers may have seen a recent viral video that showed pop star Justin Bieber puking on stage, then returning just moments later to continue his concert. “If Bieber can do it, so can I,” these employees might think. However, health experts remind, the Bieb is not a role model for workplace wellness.

Benefits Think Is pay inequity okay because of … ‘freedom?’

In a recent town hall meeting, Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) responded to a question about the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Akin, who voted against the law, said his decision was more about "freedom" than fairness. Can freedom reasonably be invoked on fair pay?

7 unusual employee benefits and rewards from around the world

While American workers may immediately think of health care coverage or retirement plans as typical employee benefits, international employers must tailor benefits and perks to employees with diverse cultural expectations and meet local requirements. In some countries or areas, employees enjoy certain benefits focused on supporting local traditions, raising the standard of living, or rewarding long service, as explored by Mercer’s 2012 Worldwide Benefit & Employment Guidelines. Here are seven intriguing benefit practices from around the world, compiled by Mercer. [Images: Thinkstock]

Benefits Think HRA? More like HR-Yay!

After having a third child this summer, EBN Editor Kelley M. Butler is celebrating a new addition AND new health insurance. After several years with an HSA, she's now HRA all the way.

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