Employee Benefits Blog

Retirement planning can be a daunting task, especially for those unfamiliar with investment strategies and financial markets. In its most basic form, retirement planning is saving, investing, and risk management, all carefully monitored and adjusted over time. 

In an effort to make retirement planning easier for the average worker, many employers and financial advisors recommend Target Date Funds (TDFs). These investment funds have grown in popularity due to their simplicity, professional supervision, and built-in risk management. 

Let’s take a closer look at Target Date Funds and discuss why they are considered one of the most effective retirement savings tools developed in the past 40 years for the average worker.

Are you looking to engage and retain your employees for longer? You’re not alone. In the current post-pandemic environment, companies are looking at every possible way to engage and retain employees longer. This applies most especially to hybrid or remote-based professionals.

A recent study found that turnover at small to midsize companies is significant, with a 25% chance of an employee leaving a company voluntarily or involuntarily before 15 months, and a 50% chance before 37 months. 

Used effectively, the vesting schedules in your retirement plans (401k, 403b, deferred compensation, and 457, to name a few) can be an excellent tool employers can use to improve employee retention.