Retirement

HRE’s number of the day: benefit reductions

How many employers say they’re considering dropping an insurance benefit due to COVID-19?
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jul 16th, 2020 | 3 min read

HBLC speaker proposals deadline extended

Conference organizers especially want to hear how employers and HR leaders are using benefits to help employees through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Jul 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE soundbite: ‘Pandemic has led to a reset’ for employers

HR leaders are committing to more wellbeing efforts, especially mental and financial health help, says Willis Towers Watson leader.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Jul 14th, 2020 | 2 min read

Pandemic changes workplace—and benefits—likely forever

Here’s how employers say the pandemic is changing their benefits plans for their workers.
Chris Pyne is executive vice president of group benefits at Unum. Contact him at CPyne@unum.com. View Article
Chris Pyne
Thu Jul 2nd, 2020 | 5 min read

How to think about open enrollment during coronavirus

Here’s how employers can navigate through the pandemic and provide employees a chance to protect their paycheck and themselves.
Jim McGovern
Fri Jun 19th, 2020 | 5 min read

HRE’s number of the day: 2021 HSA contribution limit

Here’s how much workers can contribute to their health savings account next year—and what it means for HR leaders.
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
Fri Jun 5th, 2020 | 2 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: May 25-29

From 2021’s new HSA limits to Edward Jones’ coronavirus strategy, here are some of this week’s top stories.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri May 29th, 2020 | 2 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: May 4-8

From the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare costs to commentary on how HR leaders need to step up with benefits during the pandemic, here are some of this week’s top stories.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri May 8th, 2020 | min read

HRE’s number of the day: average 401(k) balance drop

Employees’ accounts have fallen due to the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how much—and what the number means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Mon May 4th, 2020 | 2 min read

Benefits and the pandemic: Are you stepping up?

It’s easy to make a business case for robust rewards in a hot job market. It’s much harder to do so during an economic and health crisis.
Kathryn Mayer
Mon May 4th, 2020 | 4 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: April 27-May 1

From the financial health stress to increase flexible work schedules, here are some of the top stories for HR and benefits leaders.

Kathryn Mayer
Fri May 1st, 2020 | 3 min read

Financial health is workers’ biggest wellness concern

Workers are more concerned about their finances than they are about mental or physical health.
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. 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
Wed Apr 29th, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: coronavirus benefits support

Here’s how many employees say their employer isn’t offering programs to support them during the pandemic—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Apr 29th, 2020 | 2 min read

401(k) balances plunge due to coronavirus

Retirement account balances sank 19% in the first quarter, according to Fidelity Investments.
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. 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
Tue Apr 28th, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: employers’ 401(k) plans

Here’s how many companies are mulling whether to cut or eliminate retirement plan contributions.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | 2 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: April 20-24

From the fate of 401(k)s to employers investing in benefit offerings, here are some of the top stories for HR and benefits leaders.

Kathryn Mayer
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | 3 min read

Will 401(k) matches fall victim to coronavirus pandemic?

Forced to cut costs, employers are considering halting or reducing retirement matches. But the move might be temporary.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 | 4 min read

4 tips for communicating a halt in 401(k) matches

Industry experts offer HR and benefits leaders advice on how to communicate retirement account changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: Emergency savings concerns

Here’s how many Americans say a lack of savings is their top financial concern during the pandemic—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 21st, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: financial health

Here’s how many employees say the pandemic is making them feel worse about their financial health—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Apr 16th, 2020 | 2 min read