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Kaeding, Ernst & Company
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Marlborough, MA 01752

Tricia Mackoff
Executive Vice President
(508) 460-0165 x208
tmackoff@kaedingco.com



Delaying Retirement to Accumulate More Savings

Many Baby Boomers and Gen Xers who have not saved enough for retirement intend to keep working past the age of 65 in an effort to boost their retirement income. However, this strategy may not necessarily succeed without participation in a defined contribution plan during those additional years on the job, according to a June 2011 study, "The Impact of Deferring Retirement Age on Retirement Income Adequacy," by Jack VanDerhei and Craig Copeland published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).




Small Businesses Could Benefit From Healthcare Reform

While there has been a significant decline in the number of Americans covered by employer-sponsored health plans over the last decade, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) could help reverse this trend, especially among small businesses and their employees, according to two different 2011 studies by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).




Many Employees Take A Summer "Workation"

According to a 2011 survey conducted by Regus, a workplace solutions provider, forĀ many professionals, taking a complete break from work responsibilities has become a choice of the past, as their smartphones and laptops now keep them tethered to the office.




CEOs Expect Higher Levels of Employee Productivity

According to a June 2011 survey released by Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, American business leaders have set ambitious growth targets for 2011 and expect workforce productivity levels to rise to meet business objectives. However, many companies do not have a clear strategy in place for motivating employees to improve their individual performances.

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