This week's news looks at guidance on HIPAA security changes, 401(k) fee disclosures, a proposal on investment advice, action in Congress on health reform and the week ahead in Washington. Timing in minutes and seconds of the news is 4:59. (Podcast, 27 Apr 2009) More
The economic downturn has created a buyer's market for talent in some occupations, but not others. Mercer's Susan Haberman looks at critical and "hot skill" jobs and talent management strategies for today's market and the future. (Podcast, 22 Apr 2009) More
This week's news looks at the week's agenda in Congress, a new E-Verify compliance date, proposed 403(b) compliance aids from IRS, and the pros and cons of cutting back 401(k) matches. Timing in minutes and seconds of the news is 3:32. (Podcast, 20 Apr 2009) More
Is the layoff trend coming to an end in the US? Mercer's Sue Routhier reviews the most recent data on mass layoffs in the US from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Podcast, 17 Apr 2009) More
Many companies' equity programs now include stock options that are underwater. Mercer's Seth Rosen and Richard Klein review the competing interests employers must balance in deciding whether to adopt an equity exchange program. (Podcast, 15 Apr 2009) More
Special payments employers make to Social Security recipients can affect the retirement earnings limit test. Mercer's Donna Clements explains employer payments excluded from the test and other considerations for retirees. (Podcast, 15 Apr 2009) More
This week's news looks at model notices for the temporary COBRA subsidy, DOL's position on a 401(k) fee case, a ruling on 401(k) revenue sharing arrangements, say-on-pay policies for TARP recipients and the week ahead in Washington. Timing in minutes and seconds of the news is 3:38. (Podcast, 13 Apr 2009) More
As employers look for ways to reduce costs, 401(k) matches may be candidates for the chopping block. Mercer's Amy Reynolds explains why reducing 401(k) matches may have consequences beyond simple cost-cutting. (Podcast, 10 Apr 2009) More
The Employee Free Choice Act introduced in Congress last month could rewrite US labor law. Paul Mallos takes a look at provisions in the controversial bill and its prospects on Capitol Hill. Timing in minutes and seconds of the news is (Podcast, 7 Apr 2009) More
This week's news covers new pension funding relief, COBRA premium subsidy guidance, HIPAA reminder notices, Medicare Part D resources, executive pay curbs under TARP and a say-on-pay voter's guide. Timing in minutes and seconds of the news is 5:53. (Podcast, 6 Apr 2009) More