Human Resources Conference - Apr 22-24, 2015

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Strategic Benefit Services Human Resources Conference

Embrace, Engage, Elevate: Leading High-Performing Talent

Human resources’ top thought leaders offer the latest insights and ideas on guiding your workforce through compliance, key retirement plan topics, total rewards, employee engagement, and more! Session topics will include:

• Current Direction of Workforce and Executive Compensation Programs
• Technology Impact on Employee Benefits
• Strategic Change Management
• Getting the Most Value Out of Your Retirement Program in Today’s Challenging Environment
• Legal Developments and Updates
• Leadership Development and Coaching a Motivated and Engaged Workforce
• Healthcare 2.0 – Post-ACA Group Health and Welfare Benefits Trends

* SHRM & HRCI Strategic Credits Pending

When:     April 22:  6 p.m.  – Welcome Reception
                 April 23:  8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Sessions; Dinner to follow                                                    April 24:  8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Sessions; Lunch to follow

Where:    New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
                333 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

SAVE $50 WITH EARLY REGISTRATION!

Early Bird Rate $299 (Until March 6, 2015)

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Webinar: 2014 TOP FIVE Events or Individuals that Impacted the Financial Markets

Strategic Benefit Services is sharing our observations on 5 major influences on the financial markets in 2014. This webinar provides invaluable insight regarding:

• 2014 Financial Markets Performance
• Top 5 Events or Individuals that Impacted the Financial Markets
• 2015 Expected Financial Outlook 

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If you have any questions about the 2014 Top Five webinar, or would like to speak with an advisor, please get in touch by calling (855) 882-9177 or via e-mail at sbs@hanys.org.

How Saratoga Hospital Reduced Their Retirement Plan Expenses

When it comes to reducing retirement plan expenses, there is no time to waste!

Saratoga Hospital wanted to quickly establish a solid fiduciary process. Read about Saratoga Hospital’s challenges with its retirement plan, and how Strategic Benefit Services was able to reduce its retirement plan expenses and ensure it is in compliance with ERISA regulations.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with an advisor about reviewing or establishing a plan, please contact us at (855) 882-9177 or via e-mail at sbs@hanys.org.

IRS Releases Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2015

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released the contribution limits on Qualified Retirement Plans for 2015. Strategic Benefit Services created the attached chart that details these contribution limit increases.

If you have any questions about the COLA Limits, or would like to speak with an advisor about reviewing or establishing a plan, please contact us at (855) 882-9177 or via e-mail at sbs@hanys.org.

VIDEO: SBS Reveals Inspiration Behind Advisory Services

Strategic Benefit Services (SBS), has challenged ourselves to take an introspective look at not only what we do, but why we do it. Many retirement advisory firms offer similar services, so we developed a new video to demonstrate how our approach to advisory services distinguishes us from other retirement advisory firms.

The Search is On – What Plan Fiduciaries Need to Know to Locate Missing Participants

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2014-01 entitled “Fiduciary Duties and Missing Participants in Terminated Defined Contribution Plans.” The FAB outlines the steps that plan fiduciaries must follow to meet their obligations under ERISA to locate missing participants and properly distribute participant account balances when a defined contribution plan has been terminated.

Automatic Features in Defined Contribution Plans

According to the 2014 Retirement Plan Survey conducted by Strategic Benefit Services, approximately one-half of the responding retirement plan sponsors offer automatic enrollment. Offered in conjunction with automatic escalation, such features can positively impact participant behavior and improve retirement readiness. This article examines some best practices to be considered when implementing automatic features in defined contribution plans that can produce greater results per dollar of employer cost.