The Standard's Theodore Schmelzle, JD, CIPP, vice president of Retirement Plans Service, was interviewed in a recent USA TODAY story with retirement tips for readers. Ted emphasized that successful retirement saving is less about hitting a specific dollar target and more about building early, consistent habits, noting that “time is the most precious” factor in long‑term financial growth.
The Portland Business Journal featured new research from The Standard on why women take leave — and the disproportionate financial and emotional impacts they face. Our findings highlight how stronger employer support can make a meaningful difference.
Jason Burlie, The Standard's vice president of Retirement Plan Sales, spoke with PLANSPONSOR recently about the trends and advances that mattered most in 2024.
Paid Family and Medical Leave and Paid Family Leave laws vary across states, which can be difficult to keep track of. In HR Daily Advisor, Jessica Bolar, product manager at The Standard, and Samantha Reed, senior statutory business consultant at The Standard, share tips and best practices to manage the ever-changing landscape of PFML and PFL.