Benefits Think That’s what he said: Luntz’s best BFE quotes
Famed pollster Frank Luntz offered up some quotable gems to attendees during his keynote presentation at EBN's Benefits Forum & Expo.
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Benefits Think Luntz offers 10 commandments and 21 buzzwords for communicating health care
Benefits Forum & Expo keynote presenter Frank Luntz offered attendees his 10 commandments of communication and 21 health care words for the 21st century. Here they are for you to refer to as you put the final touches on those open enrollment materials.
Benefits Think Boca or bust! Bon voyage for BFE 2010
On behalf of the staff of Employee Benefit News, its my pleasure and privilege to say … "See ya later, alligator!" The staff and I are leaving this weekend for EBN's 23rd annual Benefits Forum & Expo, and I hope many of you will be joining us.
Benefits Think 2010 Benny winners sit down to talk recession, recovery and reform
EBN's 2010 Benny Award honorees talk to Editor-in-Chief Kelley Butler about the impact of the recession, their early thoughts on health care reform and their hopes for economic recovery in 2011.
Benefits Think Looking to sustainability and competitiveness, employers start pruning the money tree
Although the economy has yet to fully thaw, so to speak, new research from Mercer shows that employers are beginning to assess the impact that two years of salary freezes and limited pay increases have had on their base salary programs.
Benefits Think Value-based design survey to pick pros brains on wellness, economy, health care reform
I recently spoke to Center for Health Value Innovation President Cyndy Nayer for EBNs podcast series about her goals for the Center's 2010 value-based design survey. In addition to the all-important questions on how youre all handling health care reform, Nayer says the survey is looking to capture your thoughts on prevention and wellness components in health plans.
Benefits Think Retirement debt clock starts ticking at $6.6 trillion
The retirement debt clock wound and set last week at an event by Retirement USA at the launch of Wake Up, Washington! Month estimates the national retirement income deficit, the gap between the pensions and retirement savings that American households have today and what they should have today to maintain their living standards in retirement, at $6.6 trillion and counting.
Benefits Think What you need to know about HRCIs changing eligibility requirements
If theres one thing Ive learned over the years, its that HR/benefits professionals do not mess around when it comes to their certifications.
Benefits Think Workplace bias claims by Muslims grow
In recent weeks, weve watched the furor grow over the proposed building of an Islamic cultural center and mosque near the site of Ground Zero.
Benefits Think USA Today offers war of words over health care reform
Im a huge sports fan, so it should come as no surprise that I love head-to-head matchups, no matter where they occur.
Benefits Think 401(k) Day: Is there anything to celebrate?
Today is 401(k) Day, an annual celebration originally launched by the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America designed to celebrate the importance of employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.
Benefits Think David vs. David? Small biz battles for job-creation credibility
President Obama recently hit the road to gain support for his new economic stimulus proposals, including billions in aid to small businesses calling small businesses "the places where most new jobs begin."
Benefits Think For employers, the magic number is 6%
If you ever meet Tracy Watts, a consultant in Mercers Washington, D.C., office, ask her to read your palm or pick your lottery numbers.
Benefits Think Any tips for avoiding a double-dip?
Sometimes, double dips are nice. Like, when they involve caramel apples or anything to do with fondue. Others are awful, like when youre at a party and witness someone double dip their chip in the salsa.
Benefits Think Will health care reform drama leave your broker on the cutting-room floor?
We’ve all heard — and are starting to see — some of the dramatic effects the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is destined to wreak on our nation’s health care system. Honestly, if there were a movie based on health care reform, it easily could be a remake of “Titanic.”
Benefits Think Whats in a name? A lot, when it comes to disability policy
For those of you out there offering supplemental disability coverage, watch your carriers language, one adviser cautions.
Benefits Think Insurer rep offers opinion on dependent eligibility extension
Last week, I shared some of the supportive e-mails Ive received about my less-than-supportive position on the dependent eligibility extension provided under health care reform.
Benefits Think I told the Secretary to back off; you had my back
In all the mail Ive received over the years, never have I had a reader tell me, You go, girl! However, Ive been fortunate enough to hear it several times in the last few weeks, since my EBN August editorial hit your mailboxes.
Benefits Think Hardship withdrawals hit 10-year high
When you cant pay your bills or feed your family, theres only so much that retirement communication can do.
Benefits Think Bechtold named as first female EBAY
In the market for a new broker to help you navigate open enrollment this year? My colleagues at Employee Benefit Adviser have a recommendation for you.