Jobless Rates Fall in Two-thirds of States

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Above the Fold

May 18, 2012

Jobless rates fall in two-thirds of states

By Christopher S. Rugaber

Unemployment rates fell in two-thirds of US states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country…Read more

Today's News

C-suite communication increases engagement

By Amanda McGrory

In today's work force, encouraging employee engagement can be a struggle, especially considering the economic troubles…Read more

Older workers who lose jobs have reduced retirement benefits

By Paula Aven Gladych

Unemployment rates for workers over age 55 increased from 3.1 percent in December 2007 to 7.6 percent in February 2010…Read more

Poor health behavior wastes $317 billion

By Jenny Ivy

Benefits managers say poor health behavior is the greatest contributor to health plan costs. Members' decisions led to more than $317 billion of avoidable medical costs in 2011, according to a report from Express Scripts released Thursday…Read more

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The Pulse

'The 401(k) experiment is a failure.' Or is it?

By Andy Stonehouse

The outgoing director of Colorado's public employees' pension plans calls the 401(k) a failure for private employees. It might be up to you to prove him wrong…Read more

Overheard on BenefitsPro

More the reason to can the failed US heathcare system and go to single payer. We would only save $1 trillion per year ($3200/yr x 310m) compared to every other developed country.

-- FoonTheElder57, Small health plans cost 15 times more

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