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Employee Retention Strategies Go Beyond Competitive Salaries

HR Digest

A Gallup report stated that the cost of replacing an employee could range from one-half to two times the employee’s annual salary. Compensation and Benefits Appropriate compensation for the work done is a key component of many employee retention strategies. Here, other forms of monetary compensation are useful as well.

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Creating a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent

PeopleStrategy

To overcome this challenge, you need to do everything you can to make your company stand out in ways that your competition simply can’t match; offering a comprehensive benefits package is one of the best ways to reach that goal. While salary is still important (we all have bills to pay!),

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HR How-to: Discuss Salary During An Interview

Abel HR

And then they ask about salary and it’s as if all the air has been sucked out of the room. But do these conversations about salary always have to be so awkward or is there a way to address the issue tactfully and tastefully without creating a moment from which you and your candidate can never recover?

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48% of employers have invested in benefits due to economic climate change

Employee Benefits

Nearly half (48%) of employers have boosted investment in their benefits package over the last 12 months in response to economic climate changes, according to research by benefits provider Zest. Salary (46%) was the next largest factor, followed by demands for better employee benefits packages (43%).

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How Small Businesses Can Develop a Financial Wellness Strategy

Best Money Moves

A comprehensive benefits package is one of the best strategies small businesses can use to retain employees and attract top talent. When salaries are comparable, the decision to take an offer often comes down to the level and quality of an employer’s benefits program.

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Your HR budget: 6 line items to prioritize right now

Insperity

Higher salaries for existing employees According to a Willis Towers Watson (WTW) survey that garnered approximately 28,000 responses from companies in 135 countries, including 1,550 U.S. In a tight labor market, salary increases are simply a savvy move to remain competitive and combat turnover. 6 HR budget items to prioritize 1.

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Types of Compensation: Everything HR Needs to Know

HR Lineup

Compensation goes beyond just the salary paid to employees and includes various elements designed to reward and recognize their contributions. HR professionals play a crucial role in benchmarking salaries against industry standards, ensuring internal equity, and addressing any pay disparities within the organization.

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