Pensions

Second Most Popular Employee Benefit

Justin Held, CEBS
 

In the 2014 Employee Benefits Survey, respondents were asked about the most appreciated benefit offerings at their organization. Behind health care benefits, respondents stated that their employees most appreciated their retirement benefit offerings. These most commonly include defined benefit, and defined contribution […]

Are State Retirement System Changes Working? Three Case Studies

Julie Stich, CEBS
 

State governments face fiscal challenges that bleed into every aspect of operation. Cost expenditures for state employees’ pension and retirement plans require evaluation and strategy. The International Foundation research team studied retirement systems of three states to understand the impact of changes […]

What the New Liberal Government Means for Canadian Pension and Benefit Plan Sponsors

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 

Three panelists offered their views during a recent International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans webcast, “Post-Election Pensions and Benefits Outlook: What to Expect.” Panelists said Justin Trudeau, prime minister-designate, and the new majority party will move forward on many campaign promises, including […]

Generational Workforce Preferences Mean Serious Business

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 

I’m always fascinated by discussions of the different age groups in the workplace and whether I fit the generational mold. But for employers facing a shortage of skilled workers, it’s actually serious business. “Generational cohort is a key predictor of what employees […]

Retirement Insecurity—First Steps to Reverse the Trend

As a communications professional who works in the employee benefits world, I never stop encountering dismal reports on the saving habits of Americans. The data is everywhere—and it’s overwhelming. People aren’t saving for retirement and those who are aren’t saving enough. As […]