Why Employee Benefits Benchmarks Matter
Posted: February 13, 2025
It’s a competitive world. In today’s marketplace, you must offer more than a good salary to attract the employees you want on your team. That’s where employee benefit benchmarks come in. What is an Employee Benefit Benchmark? A “benchmark” is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as: “A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.” In employee benefits, a benchmark...
Do I Have Enough Life Insurance? 6 Signs to Know if You’re Underinsured
Posted: February 7, 2025
If you are uncertain if you have enough life insurance, it is time to review your existing policy or, for some people, put a new policy in place. Life insurance is dynamic and needs to change with time. As you hit significant milestones, your insurance must match the changes. Here are some signs that you are underinsured. You Never Calculated How Much You Need While...
5 Employment Policies to Consider
Posted: January 28, 2025
When company policy is clear and known, employees and employers benefit. Employees will know what to expect from management and how to deal with certain situations. Employers and management will have specific, written guidelines for guidance in situations that require discipline or the enforcement of standards. Certainty in what is considered approved or forbidden conduct can help to create a more pleasant and safe environment...
When Should You Buy Life Insurance?
Posted: January 22, 2025
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question, “When should I buy life insurance?” Let’s look at a few valuable guidelines to help you decide. Generally, buying a life insurance policy when you are young and healthy is recommended. There are multiple factors to consider in any case. If You Buy Insurance While Young: Buying insurance when you are young and hopefully in good health...
Making Your PTO Holiday Program Inclusive in 2025
Posted: January 13, 2025
The U.S. government recognizes a list of holidays on its federal calendar. As our workforce, and the many ethnic and religious groups they represent, is far more diverse, the government calendar is not always consistent with each employee’s needs. To increase the inclusiveness of your Paid Time Off (PTO) program this year, consider a more open-minded approach to celebrated days in 2025. Creating a Balance:...