Participants in defined contribution (DC) plans may have more access to several types of alternative investments under an executive order issued by President Trump in August.
An executive order signed in August may give 401(k) participants more access to investment strategies under which a portion of their contributions are allocated to alternative assets, offering them the opportunity to accumulate more money in their retirement accounts.
A recent report from the International Foundation suggests organizations that provide motivation in the form of incentives tend to have better participation in their wellness initiatives, likely leading to improvement in several workforce measures.
Corporate employers in the U.S. have significantly expanded their flexible work arrangement offerings according to new data from the International Foundation. Work-life balance, talent attraction and retention are among the top reasons to offer these type of benefits according to employers.
As a new school year begins, benefits professionals share how earning the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist ® (CEBS ®) designation has advanced their career trajectory.
Today’s blog offers statistics for 401(k) plan benchmarking, revealing recruiting and retention trends, highlighting areas for plan improvement, and providing a framework for making adjustments.
As the cost of health care continues to rise and employers contemplate their upcoming health insurance renewals, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications remain top of mind. While GLP-1 use is not new for conditions like diabetes or obesity, the utilization of these medications […]
Collective investment trusts (CITs) have become increasingly popular investment options for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans as fiduciaries seek to lower investment management fees.
