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Pay Increases to Remain Flat in 2020: Study

Pay Increases to Remain Flat in 2020: Study

Employers are setting aside more for discretionary bonuses to top performers.

By Lauren Muskett | August 8, 2019

M&A Market Guts Shareholder Value in Second Quarter

M&A Market Guts Shareholder Value in Second Quarter

Shares of deal-making companies worldwide underperform MSCI stock indices for a record seventh consecutive quarter.

By David McCann | June 28, 2019

Aon Not Pursuing Willis Towers Watson Deal

Aon Not Pursuing Willis Towers Watson Deal

Due to media speculation, Aon was forced to disclose it was in the preliminary stages of an all-share deal.

By Lauren Muskett | March 6, 2019

How Employee Pay Programs Fall Short

Human Capital & Careers

How Employee Pay Programs Fall Short

Base-compensation programs may be too complex, while incentive-pay plans may be structured illogically.

By David McCann | June 20, 2018

Retirement Readiness Takes a Big Dip

Retirement Plans

Retirement Readiness Takes a Big Dip

Employers aren't able to move the needle in a positive direction on preparing workers for retirement.

By David McCann | March 28, 2018

No Mystery How to Restrain Health Costs

Human Capital & Careers

No Mystery How to Restrain Health Costs

Companies that perform the best in managing health-care costs employ every effective strategy more often than do companies that bear high costs.

By David McCann | March 12, 2018

Existing Wellness Programs Don’t Impress Workers

Workplace Issues

Existing Wellness Programs Don’t Impress Workers

Just one-third of employees say the programs encourage healthier lifestyles: survey.

By David McCann | February 22, 2018

Record Insurance Losses Trigger Premium Spike

Risk Management

Record Insurance Losses Trigger Premium Spike

Insurance pricing is up to 25% higher this year for catastrophe-exposed properties, report says.

By David McCann | February 14, 2018

M&A Retention Bonuses Pay Off

M&A Retention Bonuses Pay Off

Financial incentives for key employees of acquired companies are having a bigger impact these days.

By David McCann | November 2, 2017

SEC Eases Compliance with Pay Ratio Rule

Risk & Compliance

SEC Eases Compliance with Pay Ratio Rule

Despite new guidance on how to calculate the ratio, questions as to the rule's usefulness persist.

By David McCann | September 26, 2017

Employee Pay Raises to Hold Steady Next Year

Human Capital & Careers

Employee Pay Raises to Hold Steady Next Year

Salary hikes for most groups of workers will remain at 3%, the same as in recent years, a study finds.

By David McCann | August 17, 2017

Plan-Design Changes Have Less Impact on Health Costs

Human Capital & Careers

Plan-Design Changes Have Less Impact on Health Costs

Employers expect to cut way back next year on shifting health costs to their workers.

By David McCann | August 2, 2017

Human Resources

Balance Due

Boards seek the optimal compensation formula to satisfy all sides in the conflict over executive pay packages.

By Keith Button | July 26, 2017

Executive Compensation Is Right Where It Should Be

Human Capital & Careers

Executive Compensation Is Right Where It Should Be

The market for executive pay is more efficient today than it was decades ago, a pay consultant insists.

By RJ Bannister | April 21, 2017

Health Care: Whatever Happens, Most Companies Will Stand Pat

Risk & Compliance

Health Care: Whatever Happens, Most Companies Will Stand Pat

Companies say they'll still adhere to many ACA provisions, even if federal government policies allow them not to.

By David McCann | March 28, 2017