1. In the passage, the author’s chief concern is to

(A) suggest that benefits may be more important than ever in employee retention.----True, The author does emphasizes this in the whole passage-Correct
(B) analyze the influential tenth annual MetLife study of benefits.----This is just a part and not the primary concern--OUT
(C) suggest the often overlooked role of personalized benefits in employee retention.----Nothing in the passage suggests overlooked role--OUT
(D) stress the need for continuity of benefits in periods of high unemployment.---OUT
(E) urge employers to continue to offer the same benefits as always.---OUT--The author is not urging rather he is suggesting

IMO A


2. It can be inferred that the author

(A) is an expert in employee benefits.---Just because the author discusses benefit does not directly imply he is and expert--OUT
(B) may be relying too heavily on a single source.---Possibly True, because the author is in support of one view and is illustrating facts to support the views-HOLD
(C) has wide ranging knowledge of the benefits field.---Same as A-OUT
(D) is most likely employed by a benefits company.---Nothing suggests this--OUT
(E) believes baby boomer retirements are not a problem.---It may or may not be a problem this is what the author suggests---OUT

IMO B


3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a reason for focusing on benefits as a method of employee retention?

(A) the importance of employee retention to effective succession planning--Mentioned in first para in the last few lines
(B) the costs of training new employees--Mentioned
(C) the continuous change in what employees want and value in terms of benefits--Mentioned
(D) predominance of benefits in the hiring discussion---Not Mentioned
(E) a new desire among employees for personalized benefits---Mentioned

IMO D


I got the 4th one wrong just because I did not read the correct option carefully:(
4. With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?

(A) Younger workers paid less attention to benefits in the past.----Yes, the author does suggest that the youg employees now pay attention to the benefits, this could imply that they did not pay attention in the past.--Correct
(B) The amount of employee interest in benefits has wavered in recent years.---OUT
(C) Most employees are not willing to take on additional copays for most benefits.--OUT
(D) Having life and disability insurance is less important than the opportunity for advancement.---Opposite--OUT
(E) Voluntary benefits must be personalized to the ages and life stages of employees.-OUT

IMO A

Hope this helps!