Defined Contribution

The debate's likely to continue over whether 401(k) plan sponsors should consider environmental, social and governance factors when selecting investment options, but the rule creates new opportunities for advisors.

Some employees are turning to their retirement plans when unexpected expenses arise, but employers should be offering emergency savings programs instead, says a new report.

Many have cancelled or postponed plans in the past year to see a specialist, take a prescribed medication or get an annual physical – and 14% are considering downgrading their health insurance, says a new report.

With an average projected wage increase of 3.9%, employers are shifting focus toward employee well-being and taking a total rewards approach by adding benefits, says a new study.

It's a new era of "employee-centric" retirement benefits – workers now want a plan that follows them from job to job and doesn't require a rollover, according to a new study.

Employee stock ownership plans can help businesses looking for an exit strategy or, more immediately, can help boost retention, since the median job tenure is 53% higher for companies with an ESOP.

As a benefits professional, you are in a position to help employers attract and retain employees. They need help in telling the story of their benefits package in as compelling a way as possible.

Since many higher education institutions can't compete with the desire for employees to work completely remotely, 90% of them said a DC plan is key and half of the colleges and universities have added or increased employer match.