Defined Benefits

As the new year gets underway, 38% of job seekers feel their prospects are better now than in 2021.

The omicron variant is delaying return-to-office plans, but employers say they can endure the latest surge.

Slowing labor-force growth means companies will have to reorient their hiring for just about every profession.

The impact of COVID-19 will be reflected in funding valuations starting in 2024, at the earliest.

Aegon global study on retirement and employee benefits, and government programs offers recommendations to "future-proof" people's retirement.

And news from Morningstar, PenChecks Trust, American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, RecoveryOne, T. Rowe Price.

Before we close the book on 2021 and look forward to a new beginning in 2022, let's revisit some of the year's key headlines.

Engaged participants are more likely to use tools and information from their 401(k) provider's website to make financial and retirement decisions,