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Byline: Amanda McGrory-Dixon As technological tools continue to influence the mainstream consumer's daily life, employers are taking advantage of this trend and finding new ways to address employee health. These [...]

The article discusses the efforts of employers to retain talented employees by offering programs to help workers better understand their benefits and increase their financial knowledge. According to Greg Kain, regional operations manager with consulting firm Integrated Project Management (IPM), hands-on financial guidance have helped him firmly attached to his employers. An approach taken by Starr Conspiracy, a marketing agency, in educating its employee base on their finances is also tackled.

The article offers information on the importance of outsourcing benefits and mentions that various employers are depending on outsourcing benefits. Topics discussed include views of Sylvia Francis, total rewards manager for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado regarding role of outsourcing in changing workforce, interest of millennials towards technological communication and platforms that many outsourcing vendors offer and development of multifaceted electronic system.

The article focuses on the need for employers to keep in mind that rules regarding the U.S. Affordable Care Act does not apply to domestic employee only but also for foreign nationals working in the U.S. and employees working abroad. The required minimal essential coverage even for most expats working abroad is mentioned. According to managing director Amy Bergner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Human Resource Services, essential coverage is not necessary for an expatriate on a short-term assignment.

The article discusses the implementation of a wellness program by Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), an employee benefits brokerage firm in Petaluma, California, to improve its employees' health to help meet financial goals. It cites the dependence of EPIC on a variety of communication methods, such as e-mail and webinars to promote its wellness program. Comments from Mary Smith, the firm's executive vice president of human resources, regarding workplace culture are also offered.

The article focuses on the need for employers to be aware that the U.S. Affordable Care Act does not apply to domestic employees only but also to foreign nationals working in the U.S. and employees working abroad.

The article discusses the results of a study conducted by investment services company State Street Global Advisors Inc. on the conservative investment mindset of retirement plan participants in the U.S.

The article reports on the study "Medication Adherence in America: A National Report Card," conducted by National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) regarding the medication synchronization programs of community pharmacies which lead to better patience adherence.

The article reports on the result of the study conducted by consumer watchdog Nielsen concerning the employees' priority for retirement savings to fund its financial goals in the future, and mentions the consumer sentiments in ensuring a secured finance using the saving strategy.

The article reports on the results of a research conducted by learning solution provider Purchasing Power on the various expenses on the use of the early distribution of the retirement plans including medical expenses, credit card debt, and college tuition.

The article reports on the research conducted by outplacement and career transitioning Challenger, Gray & Christmas regarding the talent issues to be faced by employers caused by the retirement of employees.

The article reports that baby boomers should plan for their post-retirement health care coverage and health care costs according to the medicare plan selection services provider Allsup.

The article reports on the increase of corporate pension plan funding levels in the U.S. in 2013 driven by the rising interest rates and a strong stock market, according to the research by professional services firm Towers Watson.

The article offers steps on defined contribution plans sponsors in 2014 from human resources consulting firm Mercer which include analyzing investment risk, avoiding revenue sharing, and using financial wellness plan.

The article offers tips from employment verification firm Allison & Taylor on job hunting for 2014 including effective online résumé, the use of having accounts in social media, and employment references.

The article reports on the results of a survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute which reveals the contentment of employees in the U.S. on their health benefits and lack of interest to alter benefits and wage balance.

The article reports on the results of a survey conducted by the occupational and health service company Keas concerning the resolution of employees to improved their health for 2014 wherein respondents seek assistance from employers to create corporate culture to achieve the said goal.

The article offers tips from investment consultants Mercer on how employers can manage globally mobile employees which include examining other companies' policies to identify operational objectives, and offering local plus compensation package offer for employees.

The article reports on the key findings of the 2013/2014 Verisight and McGladrey Compensation, Retirement and Benefits Trends Survey, such as the plans of most employers on keeping group health coverage in 2014 and increase experienced by employers in health premiums.

The article discusses nine 2013 year-end compliance deadlines for retirement plan sponsors in the U.S. including funding-related benefit restrictions, discretionary plan changes, and same-sex spouses.

The article reports on a survey from the Plan Sponsor of America and the Principal Financial group on the concerns of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. on the possible impact of retiring baby boomers on their workforce.

The article reports on the fifth annual New Year Financial Resolutions Study by Fidelity Investments which reveals the top-three financial resolutions of Americans, including paying off debt, saving for short-term goals, and saving for long-term goals.

The article reports on a survey from human resource management firm TINYpulse which reveals that relationships among co-workers are more important for employee engagement than their managerial relationships.