As inflation becomes more severe, additional employers will be considering granting postretirement benefit increases. The decision-making model described here offers a conceptual frame of reference for determining whether an employer needs to grant such an increase, as well as the most appropriate method for implementing it. (CT)

The concept of preretirement planning is discussed: its advantages for the employer, the range of program activities, the successful program format, types of participants, meeting sites, discussion leader, and types of hand-out materials. (CT)