How different types of pension plans impact employee recruitment, retention
Source: Benefits Canada When Alaska switched its public education employees from two defined benefit pension plans to a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan, more staff left their positions, according to a new report by the National Institute on Retirement Security. The report benchmarks retirement benefit offerings among state-level plans in Alaska and nationwide, analyzing the evolution of public pension plans since the 2008/09 financial crisis. In 2005, the Alaska legislature voted to close its two statewide DB plans for teachers and [...]