article thumbnail

Small Employers Can Create Maternity Leave Benefits

HR Digest

In a bid to subtly compete with big employers in the attraction and retention of talents, small companies can create suitable maternity leave benefits. The importance of maternity leave goes beyond satisfying the employees but crucial in building a great company culture. Alternatives to maternity leave benefits.

article thumbnail

Are Parents Happier (At Work)?

BetterUp

Speaking to Newsweek about a study that was released in 2005, Professor of Sociology at Wake Forest University, Robin W. But another study of medical residents found that those who were married or parents actually experienced greater satisfaction that those who were not. Consequently, their happiness levels will improve as well.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How prepared are workers’ compensation systems for COVID-19?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

These experiences also compel us, at the risk of being censured for going outside of our sphere, to call attention to the enormous wastage of life, health, and happiness through failure or inability to obtain medical attention. The period of quarantine may mean lost wages and psychological pressure on workers and their families.

article thumbnail

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

Empuls

Over a seven-year period (1998-2005), the stock prices of these companies enjoyed an impressive 14% annual increase, significantly outperforming the market average.   The never-ending disappearing act: where does your paycheck go?  Happy employees are more productive, engaged, and less likely to leave for another job.