The Retirement Flight Path

November 27, 2012

Were you one of the millions of travelers heading to the airport this past weekend to get home from your Thanksgiving trip?  Luckily, despite a predicted increase in the number of holiday travelers this year, travelers returning home after the long Thanksgiving weekend found generally good weather, few airport delays and even manageable conditions on the nation’s highways, according to the Associated Press.  Continue reading “The Retirement Flight Path”

Meet Me in Atlanta

June 05, 2012

In just 3 weeks from now, I’ll be traveling to Atlanta for this year’s SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition, which takes place June 24 to June 27.  In addition to this year’s entertainer, Jerry Seinfeld, there are so many opportunities to learn what’s new and cutting edge in the HR field, from practical tips to innovation in HR to motivating people.  I’m excited to be able to share my own experience in the field of financial wellness, and I’ll be speaking about Health and Wealth: Adding Financial Wellness to Your Wellness Program on Monday, June 25.  Using a case study of a Fortune 500 company that has been embedding financial wellness within their wellness program for the past few years, I’ll be revealing the results of an ROI analysis and sharing best practices for financial education. Continue reading “Meet Me in Atlanta”

Pet Parents Need Insurance Too!

April 17, 2012

Does your company’s voluntary benefits menu include pet insurance?  Believe it or not, 4% of employers in 2011 did indeed offer pet insurance, according to SHRM’s 2011 Employee Benefits Study. Employees who have pets may welcome this benefit, since the ASPCA estimates that “pet parents” spend over $13 billion in veterinary care to keep their pets happy and healthy. Continue reading “Pet Parents Need Insurance Too!”

Could Vegas Hold the Answer to Your Employees’ Retirement Jackpot?

June 07, 2011
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
Photo by By Goynang/Flickr

The secret to a good retirement planning strategy can be found in Las Vegas, but not at the poker table.  The SHRM 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition kicks off on Saturday, June 25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center and promises to be loaded with practical tips, informative HR sessions, new innovations, and networking opportunities – not to mention nonstop entertainment, Vegas style. Continue reading “Could Vegas Hold the Answer to Your Employees’ Retirement Jackpot?”