A study by Deloitte Research found that 42 percent of employers are using automatic enrollment for their 401(k) plans, almost double the percentage from the 2005-2006 survey; another 26 percent of employers are thinking of adding the feature.
A new wellness program launched by Inspire Health and FranklinCovey is designed to motivate employees to make lifestyle changes conducive to better health and productivity. The program, The 7 Habits of Healthy People, begins with a corporate
A press release from the Securities and Exchange Commission last week announced an agreement between the SEC and the Department of Labor to formalize the longstanding information-sharing relationship between the two agencies. The memorandum of
Principal Financial Group has expanded its product offering with a dental health program designed specifically for people undergoing cancer treatment. The National Cancer Institute says chemotherapy, and head and neck radiation therapy put
AIG Employee Benefit Solutions(R) has partnered with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to launch the LIVESTRONG(TM) SurvivorPlan, a supplemental insurance policy to connect participants to cancer prevention resources and, in the event of a
Despite cost cutting in other areas, a recent survey shows employers are increasing salary budgets across all industries. The 35th Annual WorldatWork Salary Budget Survey shows the amount employers allocate for employee pay, not including costs like
A new survey conducted by Ernst & Young LLP for Americans for Secure Retirement shows more than half of new middle-class retirees will outlive their savings. People who depend entirely on Social Security for guaranteed income have a 90 percent
Eastbridge Consulting Group's 2007 U.S. Worksite Sales Report named Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company the nation's second-largest seller of employee benefits in the workplace. The company's new sales premium was $334.9
ING Employee Benefits has partnered with Everest, the nation's first funeral planning and concierge service, in a marketing agreement to offer a comprehensive life insurance option. Group life customers and their families will receive vital
Earlier this week, BenefitMall announced its acquisition of BenefitPort Southwest, a full-service agency that provides individual, group and senior benefits. The acquisition will allow BenefitMall to expand their presence in San Antonio and to