Showing entries with the topic “Communication & Education”.
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Aug 2017A Closer Look: Why Most Participant Communication is Horribly Ineffective; and What You Can Do About It
Many retirement plan sponsors spend a considerable amount of time crafting participant communication in an attempt to increase plan participation, maximize employee deferrals, increase investment diversification, or improve a plan metric. However, there have been many more examples o…
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Apr 2017Case Study: An Innovative Approach to Improving Financial Wellness
We share how one healthcare organization brought their financial wellness program to life through the use of unique communication initiatives including a custom avatar.
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Feb 2017Financial Well-Being: Blending Financial Concepts with Personal Health
As the former Chief Benefits Officer at the University of Kentucky, I had the opportunity to guest lecture to soon-to-be-graduates on Total Compensation. The lecture was designed to give students an understanding of the components of pay (annual salary, shift differentials, overtime, etc.) and…
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Dec 2016New Year's Resolution #5: Don't Leave Money on the Table
'Tis the season for New Year's resolutions! Here are a few of our favorites to help improve financial wellness in 2017.
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Dec 2016New Year's Resolution #1: Build Up Your Emergency Fund
'Tis the season for New Year's resolutions! Here are a few of our favorites to help improve financial wellness in 2017.
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Nov 2016A Primer on Target Date Funds
Over the last decade, the growth in retirement plan assets managed via target date funds (TDFs) has developed into one of the most powerful trends in all of financial services. A large percentage of these assets are invested through the various defined contribution structures such as 401(k), 4…
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Aug 2016Terminated Participants: Out of Sight, Out of Mind – That is the Problem
Recently launched Department of Labor initiatives may raise issues regarding terminated participants and their owed plan benefits.
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Aug 2016Terminated Participants: Out of Sight, Out of Mind – That is the Problem
Recently launched Department of Labor initiatives may raise issues regarding terminated participants and their owed plan benefits.
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Jan 2016Staying Ahead of the Curve: Ask the Consultant with Jeff Morrow - Part II
Jeff Morrow, Vice President with MassMutual Retirement Services, sits down with Jeff Snyder to discuss the future of the retirement plan industry, including the holistic approach to benefits and the meaning of retirement readiness.
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Jan 2016Staying Ahead of the Curve: Interview with Elaine Sarsynski
In this edition of Staying Ahead of the Curve, Elaine Sarsynski, EVP at MassMutual Retirement Services, discusses the importance of looking at workplace benefits holistically.
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