Defined contribution plans have evolved significantly, but one persistent challenge remains: many plan sponsors are still not fully equipped to manage their responsibilities.  Despite overseeing critical retirement benefits, fiduciaries often receive little formal training and are left to learn on the job.

Health impacts finances.  Finances impact health.  It’s not a new insight, but a recent white paper from Milliman, a global actuarial and consulting firm, argues that most benefits communication still treats health an...

Not every employee experiences student debt in the same way.  A recent graduate navigating repayment options faces a very different reality than a mid-career professional trying to balance loans with saving for retirement.  Yet many employers still underestimate how widespread and complex s...

Defined contribution plans have evolved, but the industry still isn’t fully aligned with how today’s workforce approaches retirement.  As employees live longer and seek more flexibility, demand for phased retirement is growing—allowing workers to gradually transition instead of stopping abruptly.

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For many HR professionals, balancing employee support with fiduciary responsibility can feel like a constant tension.

Chris, an HR Director for a growing company of more than 100 employees, shared that concern during a recent TPSU program in Columbus, Ohio.  As his company continues to expand, he feels a strong responsibility to do more for employees—while also b...