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STUDY: Less Negative Spillover of Paid Parental Leave than Hyped

HR Digest

Individual countries follow their own rule in determining the duration and wage factor of such leaves. The economic effects of parental leave on families, mothers, and children have been studied, but very few studies have been done on the economic effects of parental leave on firms and businesses. “No

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Comprehensive Guide on Maternity Leave Laws by State

HR Digest

Four states (California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Washington) have also implemented Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs that offer partial wage replacement for leave to bond with a new child or care for an ill family member. According to a survey, 82 percent of Americans believe employees should be able to take paid maternity leave.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

These benefits are given to employees over their salaries and wages. These checkups are separate from the overall health insurance. Disability Insurance The employer pays the worker's salary if the worker becomes disabled or cannot work. Employees love benefits.

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Total compensation package examples

Higginbotham

Employee compensation includes a lot more than just the base salary or hourly wage. The top two factors were, unsurprisingly, salaries and benefits: 67 percent cited salaries and 63 percent cited benefits as top factors. Salary may be the most important factor for many employees, but benefits come in at a very close second.

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How to Design an Employee Benefits Program Effectively

Empuls

Employee benefits are a set of incentives, perks, and privileges an employer provides to their employees in addition to their regular salaries and wages. They are designed to help employees manage their health and well-being, and typically include health insurance, disability insurance, and wellness programs.

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How to conduct a compensation and benefits review

Higginbotham

You will need to gather information on the employee benefits and salary you’re currently offering. Key elements to consider include the following: Salary, wages, bonuses and commissions. Health insurance. Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, parental leave, etc.). Retirement plans. Mental health support.

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17 Essential Employee Benefits Ideas to Boost Morale and Productivity

Empuls

While salary and wages are important, they are only one part of the equation when it comes to attracting and retaining talented employees. Employee benefits are non-wage compensation provided by employers to their employees in addition to their regular salary or wages. What are employee benefits?