Looking to up your benefits program? Take some hints from a recent Reddit thread of the coolest, most unique benefits that users have at their workplace. Time off When you hear “benefits,” paid time off (PTO) and holidays are probably…
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The war for talent is tough, there’s no debating that. And offering new and different benefits is a great way to attract talent. But when is enough, enough? When do “out of the box” benefits go too far? Maybe when…
As employers look for ways to attract and retain employees in a competitive job market, healthcare benefits are quickly becoming an important factor in employees’ decisions to join or sometimes leave a company. If HR can do a great job…
Many factors affect turnover, like employee engagement, job satisfaction, organizational politics and lack of communication. But there are two major factors HR can keep a look out for that can damage employee retention – depression and anxiety. Both of these…
If HR wants younger employees they hire to be “all in,” organizational leaders will want to take the charge with benefits programs structured around supporting whole-person wellness. While benefits like annual raises and an employee assistance program (EAP) with appointment…
Did you know companies that invest in employees' well-being see results as high as 600% ROI? That’s because for every $1 invested in employees’ well-being, medical and absenteeism costs go down. The type of wellness programs that see these kinds…
The Great Resignation has spurred a lot of talk about unconventional benefits, and how companies can use one or two of them to attract and retain talent. But HR Morning recently encountered a company that’s basing most of its benefits…
A new twist on bereavement leave has been gaining steam – and companies in Illinois will soon be required to provide it under state law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed the Family Bereavement Leave Act, which expands the definition of…
If you don’t already offer employees the benefit of having some type of workplace savings program, you might want to consider it asap. Here’s why: In a new study, 50% of employees who don’t have access to a workplace savings…
Working parents - whether you’re a father, mother or a non-binary parent - have faced more challenges in the last two years. Yet, much of the world focuses on mothers and birth parents as the primary caregivers. That often leads…
Companies are looking for ways to get ahead of their competition when it comes to attracting the cream of the crop and maintaining their star talent. One way to do that and show you respect all employees and their families is by…
As National Mental Health month draws to a close, let’s not forget about our employees who suffer from mental health issues. While it’s great to spotlight the importance of mental well-being, employers need to continue to focus on and help…
The pandemic was and still is a source of great financial stress for many people. And like we’ve mentioned before, employees who are focused on personal financial problems aren’t focused on their work. So why are we still talking about…
Ask any employer where employee well-being ranks on their priority list, and it will likely be close to the top: one thing we've learned from The Great Resignation is that employees' mental health is deeply linked to retention. Employers are…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a priority for many employers and as an HR Manager, you have probably been tasked with implementing programs in your workplace toward this end. Simultaneously, many companies see how prioritizing strong values, guiding their…
Employee well-being is essential for the success of any organization. If your employees aren’t happy and healthy, both physically and mentally, it affects productivity, engagement, turnover rates and a company’s bottom line. It makes perfect sense when you think about…
