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Quick Takes: March 12, 2008
  

Quick Takes — March 12, 2008


A Digest of Workforce Benefits News and Events

Reaching Out to Retirees: As baby boomers begin to retire, employers are coming up with phased retirement programs to keep them.
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The Earlier, the Better: Since 1998, the number of plan sponsors that allow employees to participate in their 401(k)s within a month of being hired has doubled.
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Climbing Costs: In most countries, medical costs are outpacing the general rate of inflation.
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Employees Feeling the Pain: As a result of the rising health care premiums, many employers are paying lower wages, according the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Communication Is Key: The number of employers that use employee communications to increase enrollment in benefits has more than doubled since 2004.
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First Article: Employers Wrestle With Retention


           
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