The year 2017 has already started out rocky in the United States. With the new Presidential administration, the Affordable Care Act is on the chopping block, and many Human Resource professionals are wringing their hands waiting to see what happens. If the ACA is gutted, insurance companies could change their contracts drastically. But this could […]
Benefits
15 of the Most Popular Employee Perks (Some are Free!)
In today’s job market, attracting and retaining top talent isn’t all about dollar signs. It’s not just about what you have to offer — it’s also a matter of what kind of culture your company embraces. According to employee recognition specialist Cord Himelstein, “The conversation has evolved from emphasizing retention to emphasizing company culture.” After surveying more […]
How Much Paid Vacation Should I Offer in My Small Business?
Just like everyone should be exercising regularly and eating right, vacation time can be lumped right into these important activities. Employees must take off some time to recharge their bodies and minds throughout the year to stave off stress and be more productive individuals. Let’s examine some of the concepts to consider when deciding how […]
5 Ideas for Attracting Today’s Workforce with Tomorrow’s Workplace Perks
Take a quick look around, and it may seem like the future of work is changing faster than employers can keep up with. Worker life expectancies are increasing. Lifelong careers are being replaced by flex-time and freelancing. And some workers are being replaced altogether by rise of the machines. In this article, learn five ideas […]
What Retirement Plans Can I Choose as a Small Business Owner?
As a self-employed small business owner or independent contractor, you’re likely so focused on the present. Every minute of every day, your mind is on making money to make a living for yourself and your family. This is an excellent goal, but you can’t forget about the future. You must have a retirement plan in […]
Let Your Benefits Tell Your Story
Let your benefits tell your story. What does that mean? Most prospects and customers have no idea what your company’s mission statement or tagline is but they definitely know how they felt when they did business with you. Those experiences spark more word of mouth marketing than anything else. The interactions your employees have with […]
3 Ways to Boost 401(k) Participation without Increasing Your Costs
Small business 401(k) plans often suffer from poor participation rates. Whether it’s due to a lack of understanding or just plain apathy, many small business owners find their employees uninterested in their workplace retirement plan. Rather than let the 401(k) you worked so hard to install go unused, here’s 3 ways to boost employee engagement. […]
Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses
According to the US Small Business Administration, small businesses employ half of all private sector employees in the United States. However, a majority of small businesses do not offer their workers retirement savings benefits. If you’re like many other small business owners in the United States, you may be considering the various retirement plan options available […]
5 Reasons to Offer Your Newly Hired Employees a Pre-cation
You may be staring blankly at your screen, wondering what a “pre-cation” is. The simple answer is that it’s a paid vacation you provide to your new employees before they actually join your team. That’s right. You pay them to take time off before they even start. Why on earth would any reasonable person give […]
Employees Asking for Health Insurance? Here’s How to Help
If you’re one of the 2.7 million U.S. small businesses that doesn’t offer health insurance, here’s something you’ve likely heard from employees: “We have to buy health insurance now. Can the company help us pay for it?” Whether employees have asked directly, or you’ve overheard conversations at the water cooler, you know employees would appreciate help paying […]
