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Benchmarking Employee Benefits: How Do You Compare?

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Benchmarking Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO). Nearly all employers that participated in this survey (99%) indicated they offer PTO in some capacity. With the pandemic nearly in hindsight, many employers are now evaluating changes to their PTO programs. Of course, few would have survived 2020 without it.

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Organizations: Start Building Trust Through Payroll

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If you’re not familiar with it, the Edelman Trust Barometer reports on the public perceptions of trust within four institutions – government, business, non-government organizations (NGOs), and the media. The Edelman Trust report has been around for about 20 years and that’s one of the reasons I like it.

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14 incredible ideas for work anniversary recognition

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A public shoutout, such as posting a congratulations on your organization’s social media or an internal company news feed, boosts employees’ self esteem and sense of accomplishment. Tuition reimbursement, extra PTO, and giving the employee the option to buy into your company are all worthwhile incentives that team members appreciate.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

PTO policy. Also, be sure to include if there is a waiting period for using accrued PTO for new employees. Some businesses choose to offer unlimited PTO, but most provide a set amount of sick leave and vacation time. Social media. Detail how paid time off is accrued and the procedure for requesting time off.

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What Hourly Workers Really Want (It Might Surprise You)

Achievers

However, many hourly employers don’t offer much PTO if they offer it at all. Offering PTO is clearly important to workers which means that offering more vacation time will allow you to offer a lower hourly rate or hire more qualified employees. Nearly 13% of workers said that the number one perk they look for is paid time off.

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Addressing current events at work: The good, the bad and the necessary

Insperity

The 24/7 news cycle and heightened use of social media can increase employees’ exposure to and awareness of current events, which can raise stress and anxiety about these topics. Why is this? With the rise in hybrid work and remote work , there’s less of a hard divide between employees’ work and personal lives. Continue listening.

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10 things managers should never ask employees

Insperity

And as for connecting with your direct reports on social media , it’s best practice to stick to LinkedIn when you’re the one sending invites. Ask employees to use PTO for sick days (in states where they’re separate). Some organizations lump PTO and sick days together. Ask employees to work longer hours for extended periods.