Dec 16, 2008 n the U.S., Companies Have Not Done Enough to Insulate Pension Plans from Volatile Economic Conditions Dec 16, 2008 8:23pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.– A new survey released today by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, revealed that most companies around the...
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Dec 16, 2008 Employers Continue To Reduce 2009 Merit Budgets; Workers in the Automotive, Banking and Education Industries Will Be Hardest Hit Dec 16, 2008 8:25pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Next year, more than seven million Americans will see the lowest pay raises in 32 years, and that number is expected to rise as companies attempt to...
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Dec 11, 2008 Employers Address Challenges by Centralizing Leave of Absence Program Administration Dec 11, 2008 8:27pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to effectively track employees' collective absences, the reasons for those absences, the total costs...
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Dec 11, 2008 Cash and Gift Cards Continue to be a Popular Way for Companies to Give Thanks Dec 11, 2008 8:31pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – After months of belt tightening and bad news around the current economy, employers are doing their best to bring holiday cheer to their employees this...
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Dec 9, 2008 Existing Rules Jeopardize Future of American Jobs and Retirement Income Security, But Small Refinements Can Ease Cost Burden on Companies Dec 9, 2008 9:25pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — As Congress resumes legislative business this week, Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, urges lawmakers to...
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Nov 24, 2008 Employees Responding to Market Declines by Choosing Safer Investments Nov 24, 2008 9:28pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Despite the recent market upheaval and poor investment returns, employees are staying the course and maintaining a long-term focus on retirement saving...
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Oct 28, 2008 Companies Recognize Growing Importance of Talent Management, But Barriers to Consistent Execution Still Exist Oct 28, 2008 9:30pm Washington, D.C. – A new study by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, and the Human Capital Institute (HCI), reveals that...
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Oct 23, 2008 Companies Recognize Growing Importance of Talent Management, But Barriers to Consistent Execution Still Exist Oct 28, 2008 9:30pm Washington, D.C. – A new study by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, and the Human Capital Institute (HCI), reveals that...
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Sep 29, 2008 Employees Can Offset Higher Health Care Cost Increases by Taking an Active Role in Selecting Their Benefits Sep 29, 2008 9:33pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — The economic downturn and rising gas prices continue to tighten the purse strings of many Americans, who are now looking for ways to do more with less....
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Sep 22, 2008 Moderating Increases Attributed to More Aggressive Plan Management, Deeper Emphasis on Employee Health Sep 22, 2008 9:36pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – After enjoying a steady decline in health care cost trends over the past eight years, U.S. companies have seen average rate increases settle in around 6...
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Sep 19, 2007 Global Leadership Study Finds Leadership Development Embedded into Culture of Top Companies See complete coverage of the 2007 Top Companies for Leaders Study Sep 19, 2007 9:38pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – General Electric Company, Procter & Gamble and Nokia Corporation head the 2007 list of Global Top Companies for Leaders, as announced today (see attached...
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Jun 28, 2007 Despite Rise in Rates, Companies to Focus More on Improving Employee Health, Less on Employee Cost Shifting Jun 28, 2007 9:40pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — An analysis from Hewitt Associates, a global human resources services company, indicates that initial HMO premium rates (1) will increase by...
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Jun 28, 2007 Despite Rise in Rates, Companies to Focus More on Improving Employee Health, Less on Employee Cost Shifting Jun 28, 2007 9:40pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — An analysis from Hewitt Associates, a global human resources services company, indicates that initial HMO premium rates (1) will increase by...
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Feb 28, 2007 Feb 28, 2007 9:42pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – While many employees use flexible spending accounts (FSA) as a tax-free way to pay for health care and dependent care expenses, experts from Hewitt...
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Feb 1, 2007 Automation, Investment Guidance and Education Key Priorities in 2007 LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Recent changes to the financial and legislative environment, as well as waning employer confidence that employees are saving enough for retirement, are prompting many...
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Jan 16, 2007 Creating holistic time-off programs can significantly reduce expenses; enhance engagement and recruiting efforts Jan 16, 2007 9:55pm LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Despite efforts by U.S. companies to maximize the value of their employee benefits programs, a new survey by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources...
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Sep 13, 2006 Out-of-Pocket costs for retirees continue to rise for employer health coverage; about one in 10 firms eliminate retiree health benefits for future retirees Sep 13, 2006 9:57pm WASHINGTON – As the new Medicare drug benefit nears its second year, nearly eight in 10 large employers expect to continue to offer drug coverage to their retirees and accept...
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