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In light of inflation and a possible recession, there are a number of strategies and tools that employers and advisors can offer, such as digitally enabled, low-cost, personalized retirement advice, says a new study.

With more than half (52%) of Americans either actively looking for a job or expect to be in the next six months, employers should increase paychecks, provide training opportunities or emphasize mental health, says a new study.

Inflation can no longer be ignored when it comes to retirement planning -- even high earners are putting off retirement because the traditional 4% plan to cover expenses no longer applies, says a new report.

Twenty-seven percent of large employers reported they added behavioral health care providers to their plan's network this year but only 44% say they have enough providers to meet worker demand, says a survey.

Failing to take advantage of basic health plan benefits, like screenings and wellness check-ups that are usually free or come with a low co-pay, indicates that employees do not understand their benefits and need help, says a new survey.

The current number of deals is very close to the five-year average with Acrisure leading all buyers at 80 transactions year-to-date, according to OPTIS.

The Census Bureau cites 5.6 million people not working because of COVID-19, whether they are ill themselves, caring for someone who's sick, or they're concerned about getting or spreading the coronavirus.

All employers should be concerned when public service employees are anxious about their financial security because their jobs are essential and these worries can impact their ability to do their job, says a new report.