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What Employees Really Want from Their PTO Package

Achievers

Paid time off (PTO) is more than a privilege. That begs the question, is all the tenacity balanced with sufficient PTO and the ability to stay home when you’re sick? Are 11 days of PTO too many or not enough? On average, American workers receive 11 days of PTO per year, which includes both sick and vacation pay.

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3 Reasons to Boost Your Employee Benefits Offerings in 2020

Achievers

Naturally, most businesses can’t afford the king suite of benefits—unlimited PTO, free insurance, etc. Given the choice between working somewhere with great benefits and somewhere with the bare minimum, anyone would choose the business with more PTO. You might be thinking, “Well, of course, they would.”

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Company Perks That Don’t Work — And How to Fix Them

Achievers

In their haste to keep up with the Larry Pages and Sergey Brins of the world, many employers mistakenly implement work perks that are incredibly generous on the surface, but don’t actually benefit their employees. The Games Room. It’s the perfect place for your staff to cut loose for a few minutes each day.

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12 Employee Rewards for Every Occasion

Achievers

It’s no surprise that almost three-quarters of employers offer gift cards to their employees. Gift cards are incredibly flexible, as they can be used toward a variety of purchases such as dining, entertainment, and apparel. Many employees value paid time off (PTO) and a healthy work-life balance more than tangible rewards.

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10 ways to increase remote employee engagement

Business Management Daily

For the employer, this satisfaction translates into increased retention and a reputation as a great place to work. Employers need to think differently about the issue as they continue to deal with remote teams operating fully or partially from home during a global crisis. You’re not a cruise ship entertainment director.

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Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Empuls

  Why employee benefit matter  According to a Society for Human Resource Management study, 60% of employees prioritize employee benefit when deciding to stay with their current employer.   Retirement savings plans : Employer-sponsored retirement plans with matching contributions are highly valued.

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16 Employee Perks Your Team Wants More Than a Pay Raise [Infographic]

SnackNation

40% of respondents to Glassdoor’s Q3 2015 employment confidence survey said that they value health insurance more than a pay raise. Of course, until very recently, there was no affordable public health insurance option, and the only feasible way for most Americans to afford insurance was through their employer. Healthcare Insurance.