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Employee benefits for Caregivers in workplaces

HR Digest

With the incidences of caregiving bound to increase in the future, employers have a unique opportunity to support employees in this task in a way that can benefit them too in the form of an engaged and productive workforce, a competitive edge in retaining and recruiting employees, a reduction in healthcare costs and an increase in employee loyalty.

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Comprehensive Guide on Maternity Leave Laws by State

HR Digest

The United States lacks a federal maternity leave policy , making it the only high-income nation without mandated paid leave for new mothers. While 96 percent of countries provide some form of paid maternity leave, and 81 countries extend this benefit to new fathers, the U.S.

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4 Family-Friendly Benefits to Support Employees

Best Money Moves

Fertility benefits enable all employees — regardless of gender, sexual orientation, relationship status or physical health — the opportunity to build a family. . Common fertility benefits, per the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), include: Fertility medications. Paid parental leave (39%).

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What To Consider Before Designing A Bereavement Leave Policy

HR Digest

. Bereavement leave, or grievance leave, is time-off that an employee can take from work following the death of a loved one. Some companies also have a policy of granting paid leave to people who lose their pets. . Around 94% of US employees have policies that pay bereavement leave for grieving employees.

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Prioritize Financial Well-being in the Workplace

Empuls

When employers support their workforce with good financial wellness benefits, such as wealth creation plans, retirement benefits, healthcare coverage, travel expense coverage, etc., they encourage employee loyalty and commitment to the company's goals 4. This affects the employer's bottom line.