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Enhancing Financial Security for the Long Term

Oct 20, 2023 | shrm.org | Stephen MIller |Stephen Miller

Technological breakthroughs, red-tape-cutting legislation and new initiatives from service providers indicate big changes are ahead for 401(k) and other workplace defined contribution plans. These improvements are expected to provide larger nest eggs for employees' retirement years. There are ample reasons for plan sponsors to enhance their plans now and drive up employee savings.
401(k) Megatrends Set to Boost Retirement Savings

Sep 6, 2023 | shrm.org | Stephen MIller |Stephen Miller

Technological breakthroughs, red-tape-cutting legislation and new initiatives from service providers indicate big changes are ahead for 401(k) and other workplace defined contribution plans. These improvements are expected to provide larger nest eggs for employees' retirement years. There are ample reasons for plan sponsors to enhance their plans and drive up employee savings.
The Evolution of HR and Benefits

Jun 6, 2023 | shrm.org | Stephen MIller |Stephen Miller

Workers three-quarters of a century ago would not recognize today's employee benefits. Back then, most private organizations did not offer workers retirement benefits. Those that did provided traditional pension plans that could require decades of work in return for retiree income.
Tips for Building an Inclusive Hybrid Workplace

Mar 17, 2023 | shrm.org | Stephen MIller |Stephen Miller

Determine the approach that makes sense for the company and employee morale By Stephen Miller, CEBS June 14, 2022 LIKE SAVE PRINT EMAIL Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization.
Lonely at Work

Feb 24, 2023 | shrm.org | Stephen MIller |Stephen Miller |Kathy Gurchiek

For millions of employees, remote work has been life-changing. Many women, along with Generation X employees who are now approaching middle age, say the ability to work remotely ranks higher than compensation and benefits when they consider what makes them happy about their jobs. Among Generation X employees, remote work also ranked above having a great boss, a positive workplace culture and career-growth prospects, according to research from global technology and talent consultancy MSH.
Health Plan Strategy Tips from an HSA Pioneer

Feb 2, 2023 | shrm.org | Stephen MIller |Stephen Miller

Health savings accounts (HSAs) rapidly became a dominate part of employer-sponsored health care after being authorized in 2003, when President George W. Bush signed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act. A key champion behind this reform was health policy analyst John Goodman, who in the early 1990s famously drew a diagram of a tax-advantaged medical-expense savings plan for then-House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer.