How the Coronavirus Affects HR, Benefits, and Retirement Professionals
Dealing with COVID-19's massive impact on employers, employee benefits, 401(k) and pension plans, health insurance, and more.
March 30, 2020
Will Treasury deliver coronavirus relief for safe harbor plans?After financial crisis, 30-day notice requirement of suspended matches was waived -- but no mention in CARES Act.
March 31, 2020
Business continuity & social distancing: 3 tips for transitioning to a work-from-home modelHR managers need to think of ways to keep employees engaged, productive and protected in this chaotic time.
March 31, 2020
Insurers causing bottlenecks in clearing hospital beds, say physiciansInsurers, for their part, say they're adapting.
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 will add to employers' already increasing health care costsIn the worst-case scenario, employers would be looking at an additional 5 to 7 percent increase.
March 31, 2020
Pharmacies instituting anti-hoarding measures for possible coronavirus treatmentsPharmacies are working to block panicked Americans from squirreling away meds touted as potential treatments for coronavirus.
March 31, 2020
Advisors' advice: In this market, what's a retiree to do?6 advisors and how they're helping pre-retirees and retirees meet their income needs.
March 31, 2020
What is stress? And how can we cope? – with Lynn Jonen, PhDThis episode of The ShiftShapers Podcast is called "What is stress and how can we cope? – with Lynn Jonen, Ph.D." Host and Chief Transformation…
March 31, 2020
In an effort to avoid layoffs, Marshall Dennehey halts retirement matchingWhile suspending 401(k) matching will not fully cover the revenue the firm anticipates it will lose, layoffs are not expected.
March 30, 2020
IRS says tax credits available now to employers offering paid COVID-19 leaveAn immediate dollar-for-dollar tax offset against payroll taxes will be provided to eligible employers.
March 30, 2020
Cigna, Humana waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatmentLeaders of both companies called it the right thing to do to help alleviate financial stress for their members.