August Benefits News and Posts
In today’s hiring market, a generous benefits package is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. According to Glassdoor’s 2015 Employment Confidence Survey, about 60% of people report that benefits and perks are a major factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. The survey also found that 80% of employees would choose additional benefits over a pay raise.
Read MoreThe Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced the NY PFL rate for 2020 as follows:
The maximum contribution rate for PFL will be 0.27% of the employee's gross annualized wages capped at the New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW) of $72,860.84 per year.
August University is offering a number of sexual harassment training courses including:
Harassment-Free Workplace Training for New York Employees
Harassment-Free Workplace Training for New York Manager
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees
According to the latest student loan debt statistics from personal finance site Make Lemonade, there are more than 44 million borrowers who collectively owe $1.5 trillion in student loans. Student loans are now the second largest consumer debt category after mortgages.
Read MoreEmployee satisfaction is essential to a company's overall success, which is why it's crucial to offer incentives that excite and inspire staff as well as attract top talent to the recruiting process. While every employee loves a salary increase, there are other ways to reward workers besides offering more money. Here are 15 impressive perks offered by large and small businesses across the country.
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