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More Than Half of Employees Intend to Leave Current Job as Economy Improves
November 20, 2009
Employee turnover is expected to rise next year as a new survey shows that many workers are unhappy with their present jobs.
IRS Reprieve Offers Time to Comply with New Interest Rate Rules for Hybrid Pension Plans
November 20, 2009
A majority of hybrid pension plan sponsors said in a recent survey that clarifying what defines a permissible rate of interest is a top priority.
Few 401(k) Participants Had Plan Loans at the End of 2008
November 20, 2009
Less than one-fifth of 401(k) plan participants had loans from their plans at the end of 2008 ...

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Compensation

IRS Reprieve Offers Time to Comply with New Interest Rate Rules for Hybrid Pension Plans
November 20, 2009
A majority of hybrid pension plan sponsors said in a recent survey that clarifying what defines a permissible rate of interest is a top priority.
Companies Offering Same or More Stock Benefits Since Fall 2008
November 13, 2009
Despite a global recession, a new study found that companies are offering the same or even more stock plan benefits to their employees since fall 2008.
CEO Company Stock Ownership Plunged as Markets Declined
November 13, 2009
As the U.S. equities market declined last year, CEOs at the nation¿s largest companies saw the value of their company stock ownership plunge, according to a new study.

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Benefits

IRS Reprieve Offers Time to Comply with New Interest Rate Rules for Hybrid Pension Plans
November 20, 2009
A majority of hybrid pension plan sponsors said in a recent survey that clarifying what defines a permissible rate of interest is a top priority.
Few 401(k) Participants Had Plan Loans at the End of 2008
November 20, 2009
Less than one-fifth of 401(k) plan participants had loans from their plans at the end of 2008 ...
Companies Use Variety of Methods to Contain Health-Care Costs
November 20, 2009
While companies continue to search for ways to control the cost of health care, the average company¿s insurance premium increased 9.6% this year, according to a new survey.

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Work-Life

More Than Half of Employees Intend to Leave Current Job as Economy Improves
November 20, 2009
Employee turnover is expected to rise next year as a new survey shows that many workers are unhappy with their present jobs.
Few 401(k) Participants Had Plan Loans at the End of 2008
November 20, 2009
Less than one-fifth of 401(k) plan participants had loans from their plans at the end of 2008 ...
Companies Use Variety of Methods to Contain Health-Care Costs
November 20, 2009
While companies continue to search for ways to control the cost of health care, the average company¿s insurance premium increased 9.6% this year, according to a new survey.

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Canada

Canada's Finance Minister Introduces Pension Reforms
October 29, 2009
Hoping to shore up some of the weaknesses in Canada¿s pension regime, the country¿s federal finance minister unveiled a set of reforms this week.
Canadian Banks Consider Voluntary Say on Pay Resolution
October 28, 2009
Canada's nine largest financial services companies have reached an agreement to give shareholders a vote next year on the same resolution approving the firms' compensation policies for top executives ...
European Employees Receive Most Generous Statutory Holiday Allowances
October 15, 2009
Employees in Europe receive the most generous statutory holiday allowances in the world according to new data ...

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Global

In Era of Benefit Cuts, Employee Equity Plans Likely to Survive
November 19, 2009
In this economic climate, many employers are reviewing employee benefits and cutting back on those programs that are no longer considered meaningful or cost effective.
Study Outlines Key Challenges for International Benefits Programs in 2010
November 18, 2009
Amid questionable economic recovery, record unemployment, a workforce forced to continue working instead of retiring, multinational employers will continue to face challenges when it comes to offering benefits plans next year.
Wellness Programs Becoming a Top Objective for Businesses
November 17, 2009
Improving productivity by keeping employees healthy and working is becoming the top business objective for employer-sponsored wellness programs around the world, according to a recent wellness survey.

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HR Profession

More Than Half of Employees Intend to Leave Current Job as Economy Improves
November 20, 2009
Employee turnover is expected to rise next year as a new survey shows that many workers are unhappy with their present jobs.
IRS Reprieve Offers Time to Comply with New Interest Rate Rules for Hybrid Pension Plans
November 20, 2009
A majority of hybrid pension plan sponsors said in a recent survey that clarifying what defines a permissible rate of interest is a top priority.
Few 401(k) Participants Had Plan Loans at the End of 2008
November 20, 2009
Less than one-fifth of 401(k) plan participants had loans from their plans at the end of 2008 ...

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