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What are voluntary benefits?

WEX Inc.

Voluntary benefits give employees the opportunity to further customize their benefits package to meet their personal needs. And they serve as an excellent cost-effective recruitment and retention tool for employers as they look for ways to improve their benefits offerings. The post What are voluntary benefits?

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Importance of Employee Benefit Package And Why it Matters

HR Digest

A strong employee benefit package can go a long way. Employer benefits package is key to attracting and retaining top talent. Employee benefits have become an essential part of any competitive compensation package. What do you want to achieve with the employee benefit package 2.

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Workers’ compensation vs disability insurance

Higginbotham

Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are two different types of programs that can provide benefits. Learn about the differences between workers’ compensation vs disability insurance and why your workers may need access to both. What are workers’ compensation benefits?

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Why Your Staff Needs Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

InterWest Insurance Services

Only 30% of American workers in private industry currently have access to employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance coverage, according to the U.S. That’s why you should be offering your employees voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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USI Employee Benefits

HR Lineup

In addition, USI provides life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance to help protect employees and their families. Finally, USI’s innovative technology and online platforms make it easy for employers to manage their employee benefits program.

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How to offer health insurance as a small business

Higginbotham

Although it may seem easier to boost wages and forget about employee benefits, due to potential tax breaks, offering health insurance can be a financially sound strategy. A benefits package can also boost your company’s bottom line by supporting a healthy workforce. Dental and vision insurance. Learn more.

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10 most popular employee benefits and perks

Higginbotham

Job Market Report, two in three job seekers agree that workplace benefits are more important to them now than they were before the pandemic, and 80 percent think that employers need to reevaluate their benefits package. Additionally, 54 percent would consider taking a job that paid less if the benefits were better.