HR/business executives see worsening work-life balance
Media executive Oscar Gomez Barbero gave a bleak assessment of his work-life balance.
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Adam Tanner
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Stronger retirement plan design can increase savings rates, participant confidence
Although the average person may not be able to afford a retirement advisor, smart and innovative plan design on the part of plan sponsors may make having an advisor unnecessary.
Benefits Think Goldman Sachs exec leaves firm in epic fashion and offers cautionary tale in leadership, talent management
If an employee at your company regardless of whether you sell derivatives or donuts thinks that true leadership is lacking and that sincere customer/client service isnt its first priority, youve got big problems with culture and employee communication.
7 things your CEO wont tell you about HR, but wishes you knew
HR/benefits professionals play an important role in an organization, but a common complaint is that when it comes to being involved in C-suite-level decisionmaking, theyre commonly left out of the mix. According to Jonathan A. Segal, partner and managing principal at Duane Morris LLP, sometimes pros shouldnt be asking to be at the table, but instead asking when the table is meeting and showing up. Segal offers a few tips that he says CEOs dont tell HR/benefits pros, but wishes they knew nonetheless. These seven strategies might help smooth communication and strengthen partnerships between you and executives.
Top 5 apps for the busy CEO
Appitalism chooses top 5 apps that every CEO should utilize on their smartphones. The point of business is the bottom-line, and these helpful apps can streamline the process.
Benefits Think Blues plan gets nailed for HIPAA security breach. No one is outraged because ?
The Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee agreed to pay the agency $1.5 million to settle a potential HIPAA violation the first resulting from a breach under the HITECH Acts breach notification rule. So, obviously youve heard about this a million times already on CNN and other news outlets, right? Yeah, didnt think so.
Small business confidence at year-high in February
Small business confidence rose to a one year high in February as more owners reported plans to rebuild stocks after 56 months of inventory liquidation, hinting at a pick-up in domestic demand.
5 Most controversial employee benefits
Employers tread a thin line ensuring their benefits and program offerings are compliant with laws and regulations and respectful of a diverse population of employees. Sometimes, these debates go beyond water cooler chit-chat and enter the larger, mainstream discussion. EBN has compiled five employee benefits that have spurred caustic debate, both inside and outside the HR/benefits sphere. [Images: Thinkstock]
Benefits Think Long-term vs. short-term approaches to cost-containment may put employers, insurers at odds
Spending time and energy on wellness generally is cast as a long-term strategy with long term results. But not every group has long term health issues. And most groups would be better served by focusing on short-term problems.
Employers hire more people while unemployment numbers hold steady
Employment grew solidly for a third straight month in February, a sign the economic recovery was broadening and in less need of further monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
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Reuters
When should workers be paid for commute time?
Time is money. But with American workers spending more and more time commuting to and from work, when is an employer required to pay for an employee's commute time?
By
Andrew Chow
Bipartisan JOBS Act aims to make hiring easier
In a rare display of election-year bipartisanship, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to make it easier for small businesses, the engine of the economy, to raise capital and eventually hire workers.
Benefits Think Facebook is the new first interview
According to research, HR professionals who rated college students employability based only on the students Facebook pages were able to draw fairly accurate conclusions about the students' future job performance.
Ever-changing pension levels declined in 2011 despite sizable employer contributions
While employers continue to make sizable cash contributions to their pension plans, declining interest rates and, to a lesser extent, weak asset returns, reduced the average funded status of Fortune 1000 pension plans by four percentage points during 2011, according to a new analysis by Towers Watson.
Leadership training, managing multiple generations key talent management priorities
Developing the next generation of leaders is the top talent management priority for organizations this year, replacing 2011s top priority of addressing skills gaps for critical roles.
Benefits Think Do buyers view LTC coverage as a license to spend?
The Employee Benefit Research Institute finds that in 2009, people with long-term care coverage had a median total household spending of $47,392, compared to those without LTC insurance, who spent $32,048. In individual categories, the differences are particularly large in health, entertainment and other spending. Perhaps LTC buyers think, Hey, Ive done a good job saving/preparing for long-term care expenses; why not take that extra vacation?
As American attempts to pass retirement bill to PBGC, broader implications on horizon
American Airlines wants to terminate the pensions of 130,000 workers as part of its bankruptcy proceeding. The move would be good for the company's balance sheet, but would it be good for America?
The last 401(k) generation?
Will the baby boomers be the only generation to retire with 401(k) plans? It could happen.
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Linda Stern
Benefits Think EBN is going there on the Obama contraception mandate
Now that I’m a more seasoned editor, I truly appreciate the infusion of energy, enthusiasm and fearlessness that new professionals bring to EBN. This appreciation hit me full-force yesterday, as I was on a call with EBN’s newest associate editor, Lisa Gillespie. Lisa was pitching me stories for EBN’s upcoming issue, and among her ideas was to write a piece on the fallout and future benefits implications of the health care reform mandate for
6 tips to make sure your DC plan is successful
Defined contribution plans are becoming more and more the primary employer-sponsored retirement plan for most Americans. Yet, along with participants need for strong performance, plan sponsors must deal with increased regulatory activity, governance requirements and fiduciary concerns. Mercers Toni Brown and Bill McClain share how to make sure your plan is as successful as it can be. For more information on DC plans, visit Mercer.com.