If you are a regular reader of TLNT, you probably know that I regularly rant about the terrible state of succession planning in the American workplace. As … Read more
5 Reasons Your Employees Are Not Saving for Retirement
Why don’t employees save for retirement? It’s a question many employers ask themselves. Findings from initial research by Buck Consultants, through its … Read more
What You Should be Doing to Help Employees Plan for Retirement
It is hard not to hear about the pending doom and gloom forecast for the baby boomers approaching retirement. I was standing in line waiting to pick up my … Read more
Should an Employee Buy Life Insurance with Their Retirement Plan?
I recently got a call from an employee who wanted to know if it made sense to use some of his retirement plan funds to purchase a life insurance policy. My … Read more
It’s Wedding Season – How to Help Employees AFTER that Special Day
Now that Kate Middleton is officially the new Dutchess of Cambridge, many of your workers are probably still in the midst of planning their own royal … Read more
The ABC’s of an ESOP
Over 11,000 companies offer their employees some type of ESOP, which stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Typically, an employer will offer the ESOP … Read more
Employee Communications: The Importance of Employee Estate Planning
I had the sad task of attending my husband’s cousin’s funeral this past weekend, and it really brought to light the fragile nature of life. Dave (my … Read more
Employee Communications: Last Minute Tax Tips That May Help
As I was conducting a workshop last week focusing on health insurance coverage, an employee asked if he could put additional money in his Health Savings … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Lessons in Bridge Burning, Courtesy of Charlie Sheen
Got a bridge to burn? Charlie Sheen may be just the guy to help you out. In case you missed it, Hollywood bad boy Sheen went ballistic yesterday and as the … Read more
Are Your Workers in the 17% (Yes, Only 17%) on Track for Retirement?
Employees are grossly unprepared for retirement, and employers are growing increasingly concerned about the cost of delayed retirement, which is estimated … Read more