Just pay people enough to take the issue of money off the table! This seems to be the advice du jour. It is the centerpiece of Dan Pink’s … Read more
Need the HR Benefits Person? Check Over By the Office Coffee Pot
Hey you there. Coffee person. That’s right — you pouring your third cup before it’s even 9 a.m. You must be the HR benefits coordinator. … Read more
Justice Dept. Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Legality of Health Care Law
Looks like the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the legality of health care reform sooner rather than later. The Obama administration asked the high court … Read more
Survey: Family Health Premiums Jump 9% This Year Compared to 3% in 2010
After four years of relatively moderate increases, health care costs in 2011 shot upward, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & … Read more
Travel Rules Tighten, But Road Warriors Get to Keep Their Miles
With long security lines, crowded planes, and facing the prospect of more travel this fall, business travelers now consider a road trip more of an … Read more
Yes, We Really Do Need One, Single Definition of a Out-of-Pocket Limit
Here’s the conversation that I really hate: “So, you work with benefits?” “Yes, health care and retirement benefits primarily.” “So, you can explain to me … Read more
Mercer Survey: Health Care Increase in 2012 Likely to be Lowest in 15 Years
An increase is an increase, but when it comes to increases in health care costs, some increases are better than others. That’s why the early … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Open Enrollment? It May be a Pain, But it REALLY Matters
I’ve been getting hit a lot recently with news and surveys about a topic that I know is near and dear to many hearts: open enrollment. Yes, I know in … Read more
8 Principles For Communicating to Employees About Open Enrollment
Annual enrollment can be a crazy time, particularly if you come to the planning process late. When advising clients, here are the 8 guiding principles I … Read more
When Employees Have Too Much of Their 401(k) in Company Stock
With the recent roller coaster ride of the stock market, many employees have taken a closer look at their asset allocation within their retirement plans, … Read more