You've no doubt heard about the recent pro-employer ruling in the EEOC’s landmark lawsuit against Flambeau Inc.’s wellness plan. But if you think that's the end of the line, we’ve got some bad news.  (more…)
Benefits
A full year after issuing the initial proposal – and six years after the issue was first raised -- the DOL has released the controversial new fiduciary rule.  (more…)
Millennials will soon be the most prominent demographic in the workforce, and many of these employees have been saddled with tremendous amounts of student loan debts. So it just makes sense that student loan repayment benefits are starting to gain…
Employers spend vast amounts of time and resources combating costly chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and obesity — and rightly so. But there’s one health condition that’s largely ignored by health-management programs. — and it’s likely having a negative…
Good news: There's more evidence that increased participation in employee wellness programs could directly affect your bottom line.  (more…)
One of Finance's biggest concerns about workplace wellness programs is the fact that it’s difficult (if not impossible) to determine the dollars-and-cents Return On Investment (ROI). As a result, employers are turning to another metric to gauge the overall success of their…
Many companies attempt to control the cost of safety breaches with monetary incentives for employees. Now, a national insurance giant is blasting OSHA for suggesting employers nix incentive programs because they encourage workers to hide injuries and may target employers…
As you well know, diversifying investments, avoiding prohibited transactions and following plan documents are just a few of the responsibilities employers have as fiduciaries of a company-sponsored 401(k) plans.  (more…)
As you know, employers have long been asking the IRS to allow them to make certain 401(k) changes during the middle of the plan year without violating the federal tax code. Now the agency has responded to those requests. Â …
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are one of the most valuable and versatile tools employees can use to control their health costs -- and hold down your insurance premiums. They’re also one of the most underutilized.   (more…)
Employees look forward to payday like children look forward to Christmas. But for the workers who handle the payroll process, it’s another story altogether — and new research shows exactly how challenging, costly and time-consuming that process can be.  …
Given the ever-increasing costs of employee benefits programs -- and the need to maintain them in order to attract the best talent -- it only makes sense to know exactly what you're getting for your benefits buck. Guest poster Brenden Mielke…
