March is plumb-full of fun (and free!) podcasts! This month Employee Benefit News brings you even more of the "Five Minutes With..." and "Taking care of your small business" audio content you've grown to love on ebn.podhoster.com.

If you're new to the series, Here's the low-down: each month, EBN editors will interview readers like yourself and other benefit experts for a brief glimpse into benefit challenges, success stories and tips to improve your business. 

Many podcasts will correspond with articles in that month's issue, and some will accompany online-only content. 

This month, EBN spends "Five Minutes With ..."

Maria Henderson, founder of HDM solutions and chair-elect of the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission, spoke with Managing Editor Leah Carlson Shepherd about the commission's leadership awards for disability management and tips for employers in managing the benefit more effectively. Read on here.

 

Howard Bernstein, a labor and employment attorney at Chicago-based law firm, Neal Gerber Eisenberg, sat down with Associate Editor Kathleen Koster to discuss HR policy changes expected from the incoming administration and how they will affect a company's ability to compete in a global economy. To view the accompanying article click here.

Evan Inglis, chief actuary for the Vanguard Strategic Retirement Consulting group, discussed with Associate Editor Lydell Bridgeford the short-term and long-term implications of the new Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act as it relates to pension funding relief  for DB plan sponsors in light of the economic crisis. To learn more click here.

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Want to be interviewed for a potential podcast or give feedback? E-mail Editor in Chief Kelley Butler, Kelley.Butler@sourcemedia.com with suggestions.