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Employee Benefits

A robust compensation package should include a range of employee benefits, from health insurance to paid time off. As you consider what benefits to offer and how to manage them, our expert advice covers everything you need to know about flexible benefits, creative perks, employee assistance programs and more.

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Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2025

Learn how an employee assistance program can help employers and their employees, the requirements of an EAP, how to implement one and more.

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Why You Should Pay Your Employees to Stop Working For You
By Skye Schooley | November 25, 2024

Learn what voluntary severance is and when you should offer it.

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What Is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 24, 2024

A business's paid time off (PTO) policy outlines employee time off regulations. Learn the three types of PTO policies and PTO policy best practices.

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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2024
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 17, 2024

Gap insurance is supplemental health coverage paired with a high-deductible major medical plan. The goal is to help employees cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By Skye Schooley | August 16, 2024

Though same-sex marriage is legal, domestic partner benefit laws vary. Learn the pros and cons of extending benefits to your employees' domestic partners.

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Communicating Your Compensation Plan to Your Employees
By Kent Plunkett | August 12, 2024

An excerpt from Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works

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Pets in the Workplace: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?
By Skye Schooley | August 05, 2024

Some companies allow dogs, cats, birds and even reptiles in the office, but not all businesses can. Weigh the pros and cons of a pet-friendly office.

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Creating an Employee Benefits Package
By Skye Schooley | July 19, 2024

Offering employee benefits is necessary in today's competitive job market. Discover which employee benefits your business should provide.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | June 27, 2024

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | June 18, 2024

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | April 04, 2024

Jury duty is a common cause of missed workdays. Learn how jury duty works, the employment laws that apply, and how to handle jury duty as an employer.

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What to Know About Bereavement Leave
By Skye Schooley | March 15, 2024

Create a bereavement leave policy that follows these laws and best practices.

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A Good Investment: How Keeping Employees Happy Benefits Business
By Skye Schooley | March 14, 2024

Happy employees can benefit your business in many ways. Here are five strategies to keep them happy.

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Supporting Bereaved Employees
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024

Remember CARE

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The Small Business Guide to SIMPLE IRAs
By Max Freedman | February 14, 2024

SIMPLE IRAs are an excellent retirement benefit option for small businesses to present to employees. Learn how SIMPLE IRAs work and what you need to know.

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What Is a Merit Pay Increase?
By Julie Thompson | February 13, 2024

Merit increases can help boost productivity and retain valuable employees, but you need to know the benefits and pitfalls of the policy.

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Support Employees’ Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | February 02, 2024

A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) helps employees with child care and reduces tax liability. Learn if you should offer a dependent care FSA.

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What Are the Benefits of a Section 125 Plan?
By Max Freedman | February 02, 2024

With the tax savings it offers, a Section 125 plan can be a nice addition to a benefits package. Here are the pros and cons of these plans.

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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | November 08, 2023

Learn how to conduct a stay interview, see sample questions and find out the benefits.

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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotations
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.

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Employer’s Guide to Disability Leave
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 29, 2023

Disability leave is an approved absence for employees. Business owners must understand disability leave, their responsibilities and who's covered.

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How the FMLA Applies to Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | March 02, 2023

See how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to your business and what you need to do to comply with its regulations.

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Pros and Cons of Fitness Trackers for Employees
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

Learn the pros and cons of using fitness trackers for employees at your workplace.