Celebrate National Employee Benefits Day on
Thursday, April 2, 2009.
This year National Employee Benefits Day has a special focus on retirement security. The current economy has made retirement a top concern for many individuals. We encourage you to celebrate the day by educating yourself and your plan participants about the importance of planning now for a secure retirement.
Free E-Cards!
Send your friends, employees or colleagues a National Employee Benefits Day e-card!
Free Videocasts
To help you learn more about retirement security in the current economy, the Foundation will be offering two free video presentations featuring two of the nation’s top experts on retirement and the economy.
Dallas Salisbury: The Economy’s Affect on Retirement Plans
Dallas Salisbury, president of EBRI, gives insight to retirement trends in the U.S. in light of the recession.Ideal for plan sponsors. [6 miunutes]
P. Brett Hammond: Perspectives on the Economy
Dr. P. Brett Hammond, chief investment strategist with TIAA–CREF, addresses global issues behind the economic downturn. Ideal for plan participants and plan sponsors. [12 minutes]
These video presentations are available on-demand. There is no need to register for the videos.
Celebration Ideas—Fun Ways To Ring In The Day!
Give Yourself A Pat On The Back For A Job Well Done!
Use the day to celebrate all you do with a benefits breakfast, a staff luncheon or a program to recognize those in your organization who are dedicated to providing benefits.
See how others are celebrating the day.
Free Posters
Take Me Out To Lunch, Happy National Employee Benefits Day and You Are Fill In Your Company's Name Best Benefit! -- perfect to hand out to your benefit team or plan participants, just fill in your company's name!
Inform Yourself
Learn more about how you can ensure a successful retirement for yourself and your plan participants.
Our list of free informational resources is a great place to start! Find governmental resources as well as other sources of information.
The Foundation also has numerous resources to keep you informed. See the entire list of conferences, e-learning opportunities, webcasts and books that cover retirement issues.
The International Foundation has contributed to a special section highlighting employee benefit plans.
Inform Your Participants
With the current economic situation, your plan participants are likely very concerned about their retirement. Use the day to inform your participants by hosting actives such as:
- Lunch-and-learn programs on retirement planning
- All-staff emails or paycheck stuffers with retirement planning tips (see below for free tip sheets)
- Retirement tips posters in your building (see below for free tip sheets)
- Distributing a helpful retirement planning book (see titles available through the Foundation Bookstore)
- Presentation on the retirement benefits you offer
- Trivia contest about your organization's retirement plan
- Guest speaker
Educate Yourself and Your Participants With Free Tip Sheets
Consider posting these helpful tip sheets around your workplace or distributing them to staff.
United States
How Much Money Do I Need For Retirement
Time Is on Your Side: The Power of Compounding
15 Must-Know Retirement Terms Defined
Canada
How Much Money Do I Need For Retirement
Time Is on Your Side: The Power of Compounding
15 Must-Know Retirement Terms Defined
Have Fun With A National Employee Benefits Day Trinket
Order your National Employee Benefits Day trinkets online.They're perfect for you, your benefits team or your plan participants!
Short-Sleeved T-Shirt
This 100% cotton t-shirt is available in grass green, with the National Employee Benefits Day logo screened on the chest. Perfect for your or your entire benefits team!
Available in sizes S-XXXL.
Cost $10 (U.S.), $10.50 (Can.), plus shipping. USA made.
Retirement Security Slide Calculator Bundle
This useful bundle includes three separate slide calculators— Why Save for Retirement?, Boost Your Retirement Account! and Where to Find the Money You Need. Help your participants plan for a successful retirement by supplying them with these useful tools!
Cost $5 (U.S.), $5.25 (Can.), plus shipping. USA made.
Get Saving Piggy Bank
Saving for retirement is fun with the National Employee Benefits Day piggy bank! Available in translucent blue with the National Employee Benefits Day logo on the side.
Cost $5 (U.S.), $5.25 (Can.), plus shipping. USA made.
Order Online Now!
Sizes and quantities may be limited.
Contact Dorothy at dorothye@ifebp.org or (262) 373-7747 with questions.