UpstartHR

JANUARY 18, 2016

The Prevalence of Unlimited PTO Plans The 2015 SHRM Benefits Study, an annual report examining the nitty gritty details of benefit plans, pointed out that between >1% and 2% of employers are offering unlimited paid leave plans. Often times they have generous leave policies already. Many, many hours.

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15Five

AUGUST 31, 2021

To give a few examples, we have paid leave at LS&Co, which I know for lots of companies doesn’t sound groundbreaking, but it’s extremely unusual in retail to have paid leave for store employees. So we offer two week as a baseline and then people can add PTO if they need more time.

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Winston Benefits

MAY 22, 2018

The Society for Human Resource Management says employees also want assistance with their financial well-being. The company does not have a formal PTO policy. Since most companies offer health care, some employees tend to see health insurance as a given instead of a perk. What Benefits Do Employees Want?

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 5, 2024

Instead, employees often have to take unpaid leave to care for their new child. However, some states have different laws or programs offering eligible employees paid leave. In addition, many civilian federal employees are eligible for paid federal leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act.

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Insperity

MARCH 12, 2024

Employee leave Paid time off (PTO) is among the most popular and sought-after employee benefits, giving employees time to rest and recharge, attend to personal obligations, spend time with their families and take vacations. Most employers offer their employees PTO – usually between 10 to 14 days per year at minimum.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JUNE 1, 2022

Read more > The post Miscarriage and Other Pregnancy Loss Leave appeared first on Word on Benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, roughly 10 to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. The physical and emotional needs of someone who experiences pregnancy loss vary from one individual.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JANUARY 9, 2024

The idea of a sabbatical strikes many people as strange. Being able to pause your current work life to explore other aspects of life sounds great, but it just doesn’t seem like a realistic option for anyone building their career, in a […] The post Sabbaticals: Goals, Costs and Risks appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We’ve experienced a shift in many different aspects of benefits over the last few years and paid time off is no exception. In the latest Talking Benefits podcast episode, I. Read more > The post Flexible Planned Vacation: What Works and What Doesn’t appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 1, 2023

Work-life balance is an idea that’s been tossed around for decades, and organizations have paid a lot of attention to the term, particularly over the last three years as the line. Read more > The post <strong>Building a Better Work-Life Blend at Your Organization</strong> appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Organizations are planning salary increases and closely examining their total rewards packages for the year ahead in response to changing workforce demands. The International Foundation surveyed U.S. employers and found. Read more > The post 68% of Employers Are Planning Salary Increases for 2023 appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MAY 4, 2023

Over the past several years, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star Wars Day—as in, “May the Fourth be with you.” In honor of May the Fourth, we thought it would be fun to continue the rebellion against convention by using Star […] The post In a Benefits Plan Far, Far Away appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Empuls

APRIL 22, 2024

  Why employee benefit matter  According to a Society for Human Resource Management study, 60% of employees prioritize employee benefit when deciding to stay with their current employer. Comprehensive employee benefit packages are increasingly becoming a deciding factor in job satisfaction and happiness. 

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 31, 2022

Benefits Madness was not all fun and games—It gave us a chance to see what innovative employee benefits the fans are really rooting for! Benefit offerings like healthy snacks and. Read more > The post Benefits Madness: The Championship appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

APRIL 4, 2022

Thanks for sticking with us throughout Benefits Madness! Your votes determined the 2022 Champion: Remote work/telecommuting. The pandemic offered a forced experiment of sorts with remote/hybrid work and it looks. Read more > The post Benefits Madness: The Champion appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consider whether you want to offer a set leave allotment, leave it more open-ended based on employee need, or focus your menopause policy around menopause support initiatives other than paid leave. This benefit is available to eligible employees who have worked for [Company Name] for [length of service requirement].

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

The FMLA is a federal law that offers eligible employees up to 12 weeks per year of job-protected unpaid leave for qualifying family and medical needs. Employees often offer paid leave policies to help supplement the FMLA. It’s not financially feasible for many American families to take 12 weeks of fully unpaid leave.

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Achievers

JULY 11, 2024

Human resource (HR) professionals play a leading role in keeping any organization functional and successful. But without the benefits of a well-crafted HR strategy , they’ll lack the direction and resources they need to advance your company’s immediate and long-term objectives.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 9, 2021

Only supervisors, management, human resources staff, and legal counsel of [Company Name] who have a legitimate reason to review information in a file are permitted to do so. Employees who wish to review their own file should contact the human resources department. Leave and time off policies. Vacation policy.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 13, 2023

This important leave law is designed to offer job-protected leave to employees taking time off due to pregnancy, medical conditions, or other qualifying family events. Several states such as Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey have state laws granting paid family leave for pregnancy or family bonding.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

Eligibility requirements for taking bereavement leave include whether you need to be a full-time employee or have reached a certain length of service with the company. How employees should notify human resources or their boss of their need to take bereavement leave. If the leave is paid.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 18, 2025

Ontario is set to undergo changes in the workplace due to three bills that received Royal Assent in 2024Working for Workers Four Act, 2024; Working for Workers Five Act, 2024; and Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (collectively, the Acts). The Acts […] The post Ontarios Working for Workers Acts appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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