Help Reduce Employee Stress With These Work-Life Balance Benefits
Posted: November 28, 2021
Help Reduce Employee Stress With These Work-Life Balance BenefitsWork-life balance is important for both employees and the companies that employ them. Workers who feel they have some control and ownership over their own lives have better relationships with their employers and are better able to leave their home issues at home (and their work issues at work). They tend to be more motivated and productive and less stressed at work. Popular Work-Life Balance...
Pros and Cons of Hiring Over the Holidays
Posted: November 13, 2021
Pros and Cons of Hiring Over the HolidaysIs the holiday season a good time to recruit and hire new staff? The verdict is still out on that question. While some people support the idea of a holiday hiring freeze, others believe it is purely a myth. The truth is there are both advantages and disadvantages to end-of-year hiring. What Are the Pros of Holiday Hiring? Proponents of hiring over the holidays believe...
5 Employee Benefits That Promote a Strong Work-Life Balance
Posted: July 28, 2021
5 Employee Benefits That Promote a Strong Work-Life BalanceAll employers want to have a team of loyal, dedicated workers, but what does it take? Today's generation of workers is seeking a more positive work-life balance. As an employer, you can foster higher employee loyalty by offering certain benefits to your current and prospective employees. Your employees are often married, building a family, and value working for a company that recognizes that life is...
An In-Depth Look Into Employer 401(k) Contribution
Posted: June 28, 2021
An In-Depth Look Into Employer 401(k) ContributionYou are fortunate if you work for a company that offers a 401(k) plan as part of its benefits package. Most plans allow employees to start contributing tax-deferred dollars toward retirement with the first paycheck. Many employers provide matching contributions right away, although some require a year of service before employer matches begin. How do your employer’s 401(k) contributions measure up to other plans? The...
Am I Required to Provide My Employees with Short-Term or Long-Term Disability?
Posted: February 28, 2021
Am I Required to Provide My Employees with Short-Term or Long-Term Disability?Short-term disability insurance provides some income replacement when a non-work-related illness or injury leaves an employee unable to work for a limited time period. Long-term disability insurance serves the same purpose, only for longer periods of time, ranging from two years to retirement age, depending on the policy. No law requires employers to offer long-term disability insurance to employees. However, five states and Puerto Rico...