Tag: benefits

Managing Rising Health Care Benefit Costs

All employers, from small to large, have grown to expect annual increases in costs for health care premiums. Although these costs have been outpacing inflation every year, they have recently stabilized. Depending on the source, with large employers as an example, the annual increase is anywhere from 3.9 percent (Mercer) to 6.5 percent (AON). The […]

Paid Leave and Flexible Benefits aren’t Just Perks

You spent a lot of money, and invested several years, to ready yourself for the job market. As an undergraduate or graduate you want a great company to work for, and one that offers very competitive paid leave. Right now, most employers, over 90 percent, do offer paid leave to their employees. But is what […]

3 Most Important Factors to Review in a Job Search

As a job candidate who has invested a great deal of money and time in your education, you want your investment to pay off! It’s time to bring all your problem-solving skills into an assessment of your potential employer.  We’ve created a simple three-point checklist to help you begin this process as there are many […]

Employee Benefits Outside the Box

Recently we’ve seen several articles and studies such as this New York Post article on Millennials with college degrees and high-paying jobs who are leaving those jobs for freelance gigs that allow them to travel the world on a budget. Deloitte’s 2018 Millennial Survey shows that over 40% of Millennials plan to quit their current […]

8 Tips for Negotiating Salary and Benefits

There comes a point where all of us feel underpaid. Negotiating salary and benefits can be very uncomfortable and stressful, but it’s an important skill for everyone who works for an employer. Here are 8 great tips to help you feel more confident about asking for what you’re worth, whether it’s negotiating a starting salary […]