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Why More Vacation Time Will Make Your Employees (and Your Company) Healthier

Achievers

You’re very accustomed to seeing statistics focused on the fact that American employers in general provide much less paid time off than employers do in other countries, but there is a more puzzling set of figures that bear looking at as well. Better Management Includes Facilitating Delegation of Tasks.

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How to Take Advantage of Employee Benefits

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Independent contractors usually have the freedom to set their own hours and choose their own tasks whereas employees work the hours set by their employer and have little or no say in their assigned duties. If you’re among the millions of uninsured Americans, talk to your employer about getting health insurance. Paid Vacation.

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What Employees Really Want from Their PTO Package

Achievers

Despite historically high levels of employment, more than 1 in 3 workers (39 percent) said they would accept a job without PTO. In terms of the type of time off benefits employees desire, paid holidays tops this list, with 91 percent of employees ranking it as the No. So what’s in it for the employer? 1 benefit.

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What U.S. Employers Can Learn About Work-Life Balance from These 6 Countries

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In the US, employers are known to demand more that their employees put in more hours based on growth and success. However, the goal is not for “some” employers to adapt to a balanced work-life system. The goal is for “all” employers to provide a balanced work-life atmosphere for their workers.

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3 Ways the Beauty Industry Can Save Money with Improved Hiring

Hireology

Build a Strong Employment Brand. With the “Get Your Dream Job” campaign is a joint effort among many key players in the beauty industry, your beauty business can also sell local applicants on the key benefits of joining your team, through a strong employment brand. Read our resource, “The Hireology Employment Brand Playbook.”.

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2019 Employee Benefits Predictions

Winston Benefits

In 2019, employers will need to offer more than a competitive salary, paid vacation and a 401(k) plan to recruit prospective job candidates and retain top employees. Unemployment is low and the economy is strong, even with recent volatility in the stock market.

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10 Basic Employee Needs And How To Meet Them

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When looking for employment, employees are looking for a paycheck and a job that meets their needs. Employers who step up and meet their employees' financial, mental, physical, and emotional needs are assured of fostering an engaged workforce that is free to focus on their work. Better employee retention and lower absence.