Technology

High-touch vs. High-tech

While both Zappos and Amazon win praise for their customer service, their approaches to...

Benefits

GAO Suggests Change To 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal Rule

To enable employees to replenish their 401(k) plan account balances more quickly after ...

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Employers Target Women With Financial Education

As the entire retirement benefits industry increases its focus on how people will be ab...

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Is It Important for 401(k) Fees to Be Equitable

Employers with 401(k) plans need to think about whether the fees their participants are...

Legal

Sexual Orientation Bias Bill Starts Moving Again

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act prohibits businesses with 15 or more employees an...

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Flu Outbreak Could Give Momentum to Paid-Sick-Days Bill

Preparations for an outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus this fall could give momentum to leg...

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Dropping Golden Parachutes Among Pay-Reform Recommendations

Recommendations include creating a link between pay and performance, demonstrating boar...

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Congress Eyes Compromise in 401(k) Independent Investment Advisor-Advice Rule

Dropping Bush administration plan will help define who exactly can provide advice to re...