El Salvador's New President + The Changing Nature of Workplace Benefits




WAMU-FM: WAMU: The Kojo Nnamdi Show Podcast show

Summary: <p>EL SALVADOR'S NEW PRESIDENT: Salvadorans head to the polls March 9 to choose their next president in an election that will influence the future of a nation plagued by gang violence, drugs and poverty. With a large Salvadoran community living in the Washington area, we explore the challenges facing the next president both at home and in El Salvador's relationship with the U.S. (18 min.) THE CHANGING NATURE OF WORKPLACE BENEFITS: Many people have seen their benefits at work change in recent years, including more healthcare costs shifted to employees and fewer traditional pension plans. At the same time, new federal programs like the Affordable Care Act and MyRA will allow more people options if they change jobs. Meanwhile, other benefits are being added, like wellness programs like biometric screenings and personal financial seminars. We explore the changing nature of workplace benefits. (31 min.)</p>