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Building a unique benefits package for your employees

11/13/2024
When employee benefits advisor Patrick Morrison addressed the 2024 HR Specialist Summit audience, he didn’t start with health-care plans or 401(k) matches. Instead, he posed a deceptively simple question: “What do you consider employee benefits?” It’s a question that challenges HR professionals to expand their definition beyond traditional offerings.

Employees satisfied with benefits, would like help with financial wellness

11/04/2024
Half of employees surveyed expressed at least moderate concern about their financial well-being. Three-quarters of workers said their current level of debt is a problem.

Benefits: Ease young workers’ financial stress

10/15/2024
According to a recent survey conducted by PNC Bank, three in five U.S. workers say they are living paycheck to paycheck. The feeling that they’re skating on financially thin ice is most prevalent among the youngest employees—members of Gen Z and millennials.

The states with most stressed and most chill workers

10/07/2024
A study identified which states offer the best and worst working conditions, based on factors like average hourly earnings, working hours, injury rates, unemployment rates, commute times and remote work.

Reproductive health benefits: A report card on the top 100 companies

09/25/2024
A new report sheds light on the reproductive and maternal health benefits offered by America’s largest employers, which offers insights for companies of all sizes. The report found that major employers now provide family-formation benefits and paid parental leave. Many are also taking innovative approaches to make health coverage more accessible and affordable for workers.

Health, culture and freedom: The new trifecta of job satisfaction

09/25/2024
Gone are the days when a hefty paycheck alone could lure top talent. A recent Bentley-Gallup Business in Society survey reveals a seismic shift in job seekers’ priorities, with flexibility and well-being taking center stage. As the battle for skilled workers intensifies, HR professionals must adapt their strategies to meet these evolving expectations.

Survey says: Consider commuter benefits

09/19/2024
The struggle to entice workers back to the office is proving to be harder than most employers anticipated. One reason is that employees are saving big on commuting costs. If your company is considering commuter benefits, here are some suggestions.

Your employees are financially stressed—here’s how to help

09/13/2024
For the second year in a row, PNC Bank has published the results of its survey on financial wellness in the workplace. The report concludes that three in five workers report living paycheck to paycheck, a sign of financial distress, some of which is related to student loan debt, particularly for younger workers. Can employers help?

Golden handcuffs: Right or wrong answer to your retention issues?

09/04/2024
As an HR professional, you’re always looking for ways to attract and retain top talent. One strategy that’s been around for years is the use of “golden handcuffs,” or attractive financial incentives designed to keep valuable employees from leaving. But are these shiny restraints still an effective tool in today’s evolving workplace? Here are some pros and cons to help you make informed decisions for your organization.

Flexibility remains at the top of the employee wants list

09/04/2024
What do applicants want in an employer? According to a recent study, the answer is increasing flexibility. They want core hours with the ability to perform work anytime outside those hours, and the ability to work either on a hybrid schedule, from home or at a designated office during core hours only.