In This Issue: Companies Increasingly Open to Hiring Boomerang Employees, Shift to 401(k)s Not Linked to Reduced Wealth, Growth in Health Benefit Costs Remain Low in 2016, Agile Organizations Have More Effective Project Management Strategies …
Read MoreIRS Announces Updated PCORI Fee
The IRS recently released the adjusted PCORI Fee…
Read MoreSmall Group Market May Remain at 50 & Under
President Obama signed the PACE Act into law. This law allows the states to maintain the current 1-50 employee definition of small group and gives states the ability to expand the small group definition up to 100 employees…
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #9
In This Issue: Talented Managers Enhance Productivity and Profitability, Working After Leaving the Office, Most IRA Withdrawals Are Legally Required Distributions, Health Plan Sponsors Are Taking a Wait-And-See Approach …
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #8
In This Issue: Bonus Payments Tied to Non-Financial Performance, HR Faces Challenges, Workforce Becomes more International, Workers Focus on Short-Term Goals Instead of Retirement, Employers Offer A Range of Total Rewards Programs …
Read MoreIRS Releases Final 1094/1095 Forms and Instructions
The January 2016 ACA reporting deadline is quickly approaching. Large employers who do not have a plan in place for capturing the information and completing the reporting must address this immediately. Many payroll vendors can provide varying levels of assistance…
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #7
Focus on Culture and Branding in Recruitment Automatic Features Boost Participation and Deferral Rates Workplace Well-Being Programs Become More Comprehensive…
Read MorePPACA Reporting Deadlines are Approaching
For employers who have not already made preparations to comply with the PPACA’s reporting requirements, now is the time to do so. The first reporting is due in January 2016 for the 2015 calendar year. Employers who do not proactively track the infor-mation that must be reported will likely find ...
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #6
Workforce Investment Can Lead to Better Financial Performance Employers Increasingly Use Big Data to Manage Benefit Programs Executives and HR Managers Remain Skeptical of Evidence-Based HR…
Read MoreUpdated Same Sex Marriage & Employee Benefits
We have received additional information regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-gender marriage decision. At this time, this is how we understand its impact on health and welfare plans…
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