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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

health insurance) ¨ improve employee morale (e.g., paid vacation) ¨ increase productivity (e.g., flexible work hours) Below is a description of ten common employee benefits and benefit-like policies in the current labor market: Paid Vacation- This is one of the most common employee benefits. Like vacation time.

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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

It’s a real risk, and it’s why anyone who depends on a paycheck needs to understand the importance of disability insurance. If you had a one-in-four chance of losing your house to a flood , you’d probably want to protect it with flood insurance. The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave. Why is disability coverage important?

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5 ways to attract and retain (without increasing base pay)

Achievers

For some it may be about working wherever and whenever they want, while for frontline workers it often means some control over shifts and adequate paid leave. For example, pet ownership is growing faster than parenthood, so offering a choice between childcare support and pet insurance could make sense for your employees.

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Exploring Medical Leave Laws in America: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. Unlike in some other countries where paid leave is the norm, U.S. Many European countries also offer paid parental leave and paid sick leave.

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Employment Benefits in Sweden

Global People Strategist

The Annual Leave legislation in Sweden distinguishes between paid and unpaid leave, as well as between the terms ‘vacation year’ (starting on the 1 st of April and ending on the 31 st of March of the subsequent year) and ‘qualifying year’ (defined as the 12-month phase before the start of the country’s vacation year).

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What Are Employee Benefits?

Abel HR

The benefits vary, but employees agree they want better health insurance, work flexibility, and more leaves at work. However, it seems that more employers are shifting towards paid leaves. According to Frac.tl, employers should also consider offering parental leave. Employees want health insurance.

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Employee Benefits in Italy

Global People Strategist

From vacation and holiday leave to maternity and overtime benefits, learn about employee benefits in Italy for 2020. Vacations and Holidays. The number of paid days off and paid vacations varies by company policy. All employees in Italy are liable to receive national holidays. Minimum Wage.