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The ‘extremely simple’ benefit you should be offering employees

Employers should encourage workers to split deposits so they can save money, one expert says. (And yes, employers can contribute, too!)

Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jan 23rd, 2020 | 4 min read

An inside look at April’s Health & Benefits Leadership Conference

The annual benefits conference will have new tracks focused on financial wellness and hot benefit trends to help employers recruit and retain talent.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jan 16th, 2020 | 2 min read

How HR and finance can work together to fix the retirement crisis

Not enough workers can afford to retire, and the inequality among those who can and cannot is frightening.
John Lowell
Thu Jan 16th, 2020 | 8 min read

5 reasons to attend HRE’s Health & Benefits Leadership Conference

An inspiring keynote speaker and an in-depth look at some of the biggest benefits trends are among the highlights.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Jan 13th, 2020 | 3 min read

#HBLChat to explore regulatory impacts to employee benefits

In advance of an HBLC keynote, a Jan. 29 Twitter chat with the American Benefits Council takes a look at what’s at stake in a presidential election year.

HRE Editorial Staff
Mon Jan 13th, 2020 | 2 min read

Nonprofit rolls out student loan benefit, adding to growing trend

Northern Rivers Family of Services hopes the perk will help them recruit and retain talent.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Dec 23rd, 2019 | 2 min read

Year-end spending package has big impacts on employer benefit plans

Included in the deal struck by congressional leaders is the SECURE retirement act as well as the ultimate repeal of the healthcare law’s Cadillac tax.

Nick Otto is HRE’s senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at notto@lrp.com or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Thu Dec 19th, 2019 | 4 min read

Watch ‘HR Executive’ benefits editor on GrokkerTV

Grokker launched the web show this fall with twice-monthly episodes featuring the founder talking with CEOs, thought leaders, analysts and others.
HRE Editorial Staff
Thu Dec 12th, 2019 | 2 min read

IRS increases 401(k) contribution limits

Employees will be able to contribute $500 more into their retirement accounts in 2020.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Nov 6th, 2019 | 2 min read

Chipotle to roll out mental, financial wellness benefits

Shortly after announcing free tuition perks, the restaurant chain says it’s also expanding wellness offerings.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Nov 5th, 2019 | 2 min read

Employee retirement savings hit record high

More focus from workers and employers—including auto-enrollment—helps boost 401(k) accounts.
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Aug 26th, 2019 | 3 min read

How Policymakers Are Transforming Benefits

American Benefits Council President James Klein offered HBLC attendees a peek inside the Beltway.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Tue Apr 30th, 2019 | 3 min read

How Women Are Faring on the Financial Front

Prudential’s latest research shows confidence levels among women once again on the decline.
David Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Dec 14th, 2018 | 2 min read

3 Biases Keeping Employees from Making Better Benefits Decisions

Following the crowd can sometimes lead employees to make poor choices on benefits.
Helen Calvin is chief revenue officer at Jellyvision. Send letters about this story to hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Helen Calvin
Tue Jul 24th, 2018 | 4 min read

The Disconnect Between Workers and Retirees

There's a big disconnect between the expectations of workers and the experiences of retirees.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue May 15th, 2018 | 3 min read

HSAs and Healthy Retirements

New research finds that many Americans are unaware they can use health savings accounts to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Mon Apr 30th, 2018 | 4 min read

The Fight Over Fiduciary Rules

As a recent pair of court rulings illustrates, tracking the Department of Labor’s position on fiduciary rules feels like watching a tennis match.

Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Thu Apr 26th, 2018 | 4 min read

Windfall Wishes

From bonuses to upskilling labor, companies are exploring strategies to use savings from the recent tax-reform law for long-term success.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Mon Apr 2nd, 2018 | 9 min read

Who’s Your Fiduciary?

Ongoing research finds that fiduciary awareness among plan sponsors has deteriorated significantly in recent years.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Mon Mar 5th, 2018 | 8 min read