The Graying of the American Workforce

The Graying of the American Workforce

The Silver Tsunami is headed ashore, as “Peak 65” is expected to usher in an average of 11,000 retirement age Americans daily through the end of 2024 — the highest ever recorded. And a lot of them plan to keep working. In this blog, we explore how organizations can harness the expertise of older workers. From mentorship opportunities to tailored benefits, learn how to adapt and thrive amidst this demographic shift.

Steering Participants Through Market Mania

Steering Participants Through Market Mania

Conversations on market volatility often result in nervousness and anxiety surrounding return on investment. However, it’s important to acknowledge market volatility has two faces. Plan sponsors have the opportunity to help cultivate a holistic understanding of finance and the markets, providing a framework for participants to make informed choices and navigate the complexities of investing.

Balancing Competitive Benefits in Budget Constraints for Plan Sponsors

Balancing Competitive Benefits in Budget Constraints for Plan Sponsors

It is crucial for companies to regularly benchmark and compare their benefits packages to their peers within the industry to maintain their competitive advantage and status. However, offering a competitive benefits package can be challenging for plan sponsors due to budgetary constraints; learn how financial insurance provider Unum Group's, Carl Gagnon, handles this issue in our blog. 

Participant Corner: Strategies for Maximizing Workplace Retirement Benefits

Participant Corner: Strategies for Maximizing Workplace Retirement Benefits

Considering more than 40% of employers now match employee contributions to retirement plans, taking advantage of this opportunity is crucial for improving your financial security. Before enrolling in your company's retirement plan, it's essential to understand how to optimize its benefits. Our blog offers some tips to guide you in making the most of this valuable perk, read now to learn how.

Latest Trends in Plan Design: Integrating Zillennial Needs

Latest Trends in Plan Design: Integrating Zillennial Needs

As Zillennials enter the workforce, understanding their unique perspectives and concerns is essential for fostering long-term financial well-being. In this webinar, we will explore the challenges faced by Zillennials, tailor retirement plans to their preferences, discuss effective communication strategies, and share success stories of organizations supporting this demographic.

Boosting Lower Wage Earners’ Retirement Readiness

Boosting Lower Wage Earners’ Retirement Readiness

A recent Vanguard report sheds light on the pressing challenges faced by retirees across different income brackets. The findings reveal lower income workers allocate a significantly larger portion of their pre-retirement income to meet their daily needs, leaving them with a substantial shortfall in retirement readiness — even when factoring in Social Security benefits. Plan sponsors can take proactive steps to help participants better prepare for a secure retirement with tips from our latest blog. 

Navigating the Complexity of EBSA Investigations

Navigating the Complexity of EBSA Investigations

Members of the House of Representatives recently raised concerns regarding the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) investigations into plan sponsors, citing them as lengthy and burdensome, and called for reform. To learn what plan sponsors can do to avoid drawing DOL scrutiny and help promote a more favorable outcome, review our latest blog.