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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. Being willing to provide competitive pay for a role is the most straightforward approach a company can adopt, that is, providing a higher salary than other companies in the industry are offering.

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How To Build An Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Employee stock purchase plans can help attract new talent and also increase employee productivity. Employee stock purchase plans help you gain a competitive advantage by rewarding employees with equity and not just salary. In the United States, the most popular type of ESPP is what's known as a tax-deferred profit-sharing plan.

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Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About ESOP Plan

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It is also referred to as an employee stock option plan (ESOP) or an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). In other words, an ESOP plan is an employee benefit program , somewhat similar to a profit-sharing plan. What's the Difference Between 401k Plans and ESOP? times higher than 401(k)s.

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How to Choose an Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Insperity

Employees can contribute up to up to $11,500 annually to this plan. The employer is required to contribute at least two percent of the employee’s annual salary to the plan. Many companies opt for a profit sharing plan, which places no requirement on contributions, and the business can link the amount it contributes to profits.