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Total Rewards (what is total rewards?)

Defined Benefit Plans Outperformed 401(k) Plans During 2011 by Largest Margin Since Mid-1990s
May 26, 2013
The use of long-duration bonds helped pension sponsors hedge declining interest rates and weak stock performance in 2011.
Trend Toward Part-Time Workers Continues to Affect Health-Care Coverage
May 22, 2013
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has raised concern that employers may cut back on health coverage for part-time workers.
Survey Shows Personal Benefits Counseling Improves Understanding
May 22, 2013
97% of employees who take part in individual benefits counseling sessions say they better understand their benefits.

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Compensation (what is compensation?)

CEO Pay Levels Increased Slightly in 2012 as Companies Navigate Say on Pay
May 16, 2013
Top U.S. public companies made only slight increases to executive compensation levels in 2012, as emphasis shifted further toward long-term performance incentives.
Executive Compensation Incentives Hold Steady for Top Financial Positions
May 7, 2013
As the economy improves, new study finds organizations shift their focus to obtaining and retaining top-level talent with incentive plans.
More Than One-Third of Health-Care Workers Plan to Look for a New Job This Year
May 1, 2013
A new study finds that 60% of health-care employees report burnout.

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Benefits (what are benefits?)

Defined Benefit Plans Outperformed 401(k) Plans During 2011 by Largest Margin Since Mid-1990s
May 26, 2013
The use of long-duration bonds helped pension sponsors hedge declining interest rates and weak stock performance in 2011.
Trend Toward Part-Time Workers Continues to Affect Health-Care Coverage
May 22, 2013
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has raised concern that employers may cut back on health coverage for part-time workers.
Survey Shows Personal Benefits Counseling Improves Understanding
May 22, 2013
97% of employees who take part in individual benefits counseling sessions say they better understand their benefits.

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Work-Life (what is work-life?)

IT Professionals Say Pace of Technology and Life-Balance Highest Stress Factors
May 22, 2013
The vast majority of IT professionals say they are satisfied with their career choice, but that with seniority comes a higher price in work-life balance.
Student Loan Debt Leads to Postponement of Retirement Contributions, Other Personal Sacrifices
May 16, 2013
Many college graduates are falling behind in life's next stages because of burgeoning school debt.
Growing Use of Carrots and Sticks to Motivate Healthy Employee Behaviors
May 8, 2013
82% of employers are now using rewards and penalties in their wellness programs.

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Canada

Canadian Pension Plan Sponsors to Focus on Improving Members' Understanding of Retirement Benefits
May 3, 2013
Canada’s pension plan sponsors are focusing on their communications with participants, particularly about retirement income adequacy.
New Survey Reveals Generational Differences in Career Satisfaction, Job Recognition and More
April 24, 2013
A new survey tells Canadian employers to adopt new technologies, practices and policies to attract and engage Generation Y, Generation X and Baby Boomers.
Technology Fueling Workers Desire for More Choice on the Job Including Greater Flexibility and Mobility
April 19, 2013
A new survey shows 61% of U.S. and Canadian employees want to use a device more mobile than a desktop and one-third want to use their own technology for work.

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Global

Global Employee Engagement Improves
May 21, 2013
Overall employee engagement worldwide and employees' perceptions of their overall work experience continues to inch up.
Workers Around the World Unprepared for Retirement
May 16, 2013
As governments and employers implement measures to de-risk retirement programs and benefits, many of the risks and costs of funding retirement have shifted toward individuals and families — who aren't equipped to deal with them.
More Than Half of Companies in the Top 10 World Economies Have Been Affected By a Bad Hire
May 9, 2013
The bad hires have lead to a significant loss in revenue, productivity or employee morale.

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HR Profession

More Companies Looking Outside for Their Next CEO
May 2, 2013
In 2012, 27.1% of S&P 500 companies facing a CEO succession hired an outsider for the top job — way up from 19% in 2011.
American Workers' Attitudes Toward the Workforce, Jobs and Economy Heat Up
May 2, 2013
Despite lingering economic challenges, American workers are increasingly showing greater confidence when it comes to the economy, their employers, and even their ability to find a new job.
Most Employers Don't Have Policies on Office Pools
April 29, 2013
Most HR professionals surveyed believe office pools have a positive impact on the workplace and increase employee engagement.

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