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3-pt. strategy gives employees expert understanding of benefits


March 8, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Communication tips, Efficiency, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

Whether it’s a minor change to existing benefits or switching providers at open enrollment, getting employees to understand the ins and outs of their benefits is always a challenge.

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Firms making fewest accounting mistakes since ’01: Are you keeping pace?


March 5, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benefits, Efficiency, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Despite increased workloads and longer hours, accountants are as accurate as ever.

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Less satisfied with the service of your healthcare provider? You’re not alone


February 23, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Government, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Each year, employers are asked to shoulder significant healthcare increases — and many of them don’t feel they’re getting their money’s worth.

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The match is back — but is it enough to boost 401(k) contributions?


February 19, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Economy, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

Despite some positive economic signs, many employees are reluctant to begin making sizable contributions to their 401(k) plans again. Result: More employers are taking action to encourage them.

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Retirement plans: Gap between small & large firms shrinking


February 12, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

The disparity between the benefits offered by large firms and those offered by small and mid-sized firms seems to be shrinking like the polar ice caps.

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Employee who killed 3 co-workers was angry about 401(k) plan


January 29, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benefits, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

A deadly incident of workplace violence is every employer’s greatest fear. One recent case has links, to the company’s finance department.

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ERISA compliance: 55% of firms wide open for big fines


January 27, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Government, IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

A recent study gives powerful incentive to check in with your Benefits department to ensure you’re in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

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What Gen-Y workers want now — and why


January 15, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Communication tips, Economy, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Management issues

For employers, getting Generation-Y employees to see the value of company-sponsored benefits has traditionally been a challenge. But the recession may have changed that.

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Who’s reinstating the 401(k) match — and who will soon?


December 24, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Economy, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

The latest sign employers are optimistic about the year ahead: the return of the 401(k) match.

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Tough but effective: 2 ways firms are fighting health costs


December 11, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Communication tips, Cost cutters, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Lighter-side, Management issues

Newton may have rethought his theory that “what goes up, must come down,” if he lived to see the increases in healthcare costs over the past decade.

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