Keep On Communicating Benefits
Offering top-notch benefits may attract competitive talent, but how much do your employees actually know about those benefits? Competitive Total Rewards Programs come with a lofty price tag that directly impacts every organization’s bottom line. With most organizations spending 30 percent of their budget on employee benefits, benefit ROI remains top of mind for most […]
Looking Ahead: Benefit Trends
Open enrollment periods are already in full-swing. As employees make benefit selections, HR departments are already looking ahead to next year’s benefit offerings in order to retain their best employees through 2020 and beyond. Employees in all industries want to feel cared for and comprehensive benefits communicate that support. Looking forward, unique benefits may even […]
Support Your Employees’ Financial Health
Even though financial stress and strain may not be apparent among members of your workforce, studies show that about one-third of employees believe their financial concerns are negatively impacting their lives. The modern workforce spans generations from young, recent graduates to soon-to-be retirees. While financial concerns may vary by employee age and stage, they are […]
Crafting an Effective Total Rewards Program
Above-average employee benefits packages have long been tools for employers to entice candidates. With a shift from healthcare cost avoidance to retention, top employers are placing more focus on building competitive employee benefits packages. Commonly referred to as Total Rewards Programs, today’s comprehensive benefits packages include employee services that go beyond traditional healthcare coverage and […]
Squash Bullying to Protect Your Bottom Line
According to the Employment Law Alliance, almost half of American workers have experienced bullying at work. Common bullying tactics range from humiliation and sabotage, to threats and intimidation, all of which interfere with productivity and may create a toxic work environment for one or more employees. Many managers may be tempted to simply tell employees […]
Create a Modern Workspace
It is no secret that employees who are happy in their environment are more satisfied and productive. Offices designed with comfort in mind represent the organization’s investment in employees’ needs, work styles and overall satisfaction. Creating a space that employees want to spend time in offers employers an unmatched, ongoing attraction and retention solution. Employers […]
You Should Be Encouraging Employees to Take Time Off
Employee burnout is becoming a common affliction in organizations across the country. With 24 hour access to email, many employees continue to think about and access work long after the workday has finished. This continuous connection to their job leads many professionals to bring their work home with them, ultimately intertwining work-related stressors with personal […]
Try Building Trust to Inspire Innovation
How do you attract, support and retain the best talent in the industry? That question is top of mind for every HR Department in an economy that appears to place a great deal of opportunity in the hands of the employee. Lifelong careers with one organization are becoming a thing of the past and holding […]
The Benefits of Promoting Wellness in the Workplace
Though employers are not expected to provide wellness programs as they are required to offer healthcare coverage, many organizations are making an effort to promote well-being across their workforce. According to the CDC, more than 75 percent of healthcare spending is due to chronic conditions, many of which are preventable and caused by sedentary lifestyles […]
HR In the News: Preventing Workplace Violence
HR In the News: Preventing Workplace Violence Violent incidents have become increasingly common in public areas across the country. Nightly news broadcasts and search engine home pages have been littered with reports of violence, particularly in schools and workplaces, nationwide. From domestic-abuse issues to violence triggered by workday events, Human Resource Professionals are increasingly in […]
