For the first time, a majority of workers (51%) said they would consider converting a portion of assets into a lifetime-guaranteed annuity for retirement, according to a new survey.

Analysts may take the new disclosures into account when assessing individual pay packages, said Rachel Hedrick.

Employers, faced with high costs in treating obesity-related chronic conditions, may want to consider the importance of providing access to the emerging weight loss medications, particularly with more options soon available.

The feds sued to halt the deal earlier this year, calling it anticompetitive because Change, which would be merged with UnitedHealth's data and consulting business Optum Insight, has access to data from insurer customers.

Managers should lead by example with their own commitment to a healthy work-life balance, encouraging flexibility and facilitating engagement.

The agency has increased employer mandate penalties under the Affordable Care Act for non-compliant large employers (50+ employees) that fail to offer affordable health coverage to 95% of its staff.

As the legality of a 15-week ban on abortions is being debated in court, the state's legislature is considering a bill which would allow abortions past six weeks only when the mother's life was in danger, or in cases of rape or incest.

While the new retirement law offers unique opportunities for employers, companies need to consider how much value employees will place on the new savings vehicles, such as automatic enrollment and emergency savings.