
A simple test for your 401(k) plan design: Flip the numbers
When interpreting retirement plan data and statistics, a simple guideline is to flip the numbers to see the full story. This simple test can help employers and financial professionals better understand if plan design changes might be needed.

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What does the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 mean for employers?
Find answers to trending questions and answers about the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, including required minimum distributions (RMDs), Roth catch-up contributions, hardship self-certification and more.

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SECURE 2.0: The new Roth election for 401(k) employer contributions
In the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 there’s now an option plan sponsors can add allowing participants to elect to receive employer matching and nonelective contributions as Roth contributions. While initially expected to follow the same process as employee Roth contributions, recent IRS guidance reveals a different tax treatment for employer contributions, prompting important considerations for implementation and potential tax impacts for employees.

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How to bring mental health and wellness initiatives to life
Ready to implement changes to your workplace benefits to support employee mental health and wellness? Here are a few approaches to doing so—keeping cost and transparency in mind.

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How to create a more positive work experience for employees
From promoting healthy work-life balance to encouraging collaboration on the job, you can address common workplace stressors without making a major financial investment.

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How to support employees’ financial wellness
Financial problems aren’t just distracting; the stress can physiologically affect employee reasoning abilities and productivity. Explore what you, as an employer, can do to make a difference.

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How an employee assistance program (EAP) can benefit employees' mental health and holistic wellness
Employees can access an extremely wide range of resources within an employee assistance program. Did you know you may be able to add one to a broader benefits plan at little to no additional cost?

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Support employee mental health and wellness: A step-by-step guide
Employee mental health has been a top concern among businesses for years. Explore how you can make a difference—through work experiences, financial education, and access to benefits.

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Enhanced benefits to help reduce nurse turnover
A significant shortage of registered nurses is projected through 2036. As health care administrators face challenges in both hiring and retaining nurses, there are opportunities to offer enhanced employee benefits to reduce nurse turnover.

7 steps to design a benefit plan that you and your employees will love
Use these tips to enhance or extend your benefits and stay ahead of your competitors.