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Boosting Employee Retention: The Power of Voluntary Employee Benefits
Retaining top talent has become a significant challenge for companies across industries. To address this issue, many forward-thinking organizations are turning to voluntary employee benefits as a strategic tool for enhancing employee satisfaction, engagement, and ultimately, retention.
Five keys to on-boarding new hires
Welcoming a fresh face to the team is always an exciting moment, but it also marks the beginning of a crucial process: onboarding. One of the most vital components of onboarding is setting clear performance expectations for your new team member. When done right, this step lays the foundation for a successful and productive employee tenure at your organization.
Careful taking political stances
The 2024 elections are coming soon, and many candidates are already vying for their party's nominations. As a business owner, you may be wondering whether you should take a position on social or political issues that affect your industry, your customers, or your employees.
Giving negative references can cost you
When an employee decides to leave a company, they may ask for a reference letter from their former employer to help them with their job search; or their next employer may ask them if it is okay for them to contact their previous employer. Sometimes, an employer may be tempted to give a negative reference to an employee who is leaving, especially if they had a bad relationship, poor performance, or a misconduct issue. A negative reference can include criticisms, complaints, or warnings about the employee's attitude, behavior, or work quality.
One noteworthy trend has taken shape with employee benefits becoming a more prominent selling point in job advertisements. Recent analysis by Indeed.com reveals an impressive rise in mentions of perks, soaring by over 50%, on the employment platform.