Benefits

What Sabbatical Leave Is and Whether You Should Offer It

Sabbatical leave gives employees an extended break from work. I've seen it keep top performers from burning out and leaving. Here's how it works and what your policy should cover.

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What are Flexible Benefits?

Flexible benefits enable workers to access a wider range of benefits from the employer’s package. The employer will often decide the benefits levels and types they want to offer their workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021, 31% of state and local government employees had access to flexible benefits. This figure was 35% for education employees, 36% for hospital employees, and only 11% for private industry...

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What is Bereavement Leave? Here’s What I Wish More Companies Got Right

Bereavement leave is time off work after losing a loved one. In this article, I cover what bereavement is, why bereavement leave matters, and the legal landscape for bereavement leave.

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Fringe Benefits Examples I’d Actually Offer

Fringe benefits sound simple until you start mixing retention goals, tax rules, employee preferences, and budget. These are the fringe benefits I’d look at first if I wanted a package that felt useful, competitive, and realistic to administer.

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How I’d Implement Flexible Benefits in 2026 Without Making It Complicated

Flexible benefits work best when you design them around real employee needs, clear budget limits, and simple communication. Here’s the framework I’d personally use to roll out a program people actually understand and use.

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The Disadvantages of Flexible Benefits I’d Think Through Before Launching

Flexible benefits sound like an easy win, but I’ve seen the admin work, communication gaps, and compliance details pile up fast. Here are the biggest disadvantages I’d weigh before rolling one out.

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How I’d Calculate Fringe Benefits Without Mixing Up Cost, Tax, and Payroll

When I calculate fringe benefits, I separate three things right away: benefit cost, fringe benefit rate, and tax treatment. If you don’t, the math gets confusing fast and payroll gets messy even faster.

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The Flexible Benefits Examples I’d Use for Employees to Value the Package

I’ve built benefits for fast-moving teams, and the best flexible plans were never the biggest. They were the ones employees could actually use. Here are the examples I’d start with and how I’d think about them.

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What are Employee Insurance Benefits?

What are the best insurance benefits for employees? Here’s an article on everything you need to know about employee insurance benefits. Your business needs top talent to succeed. Your ability to attract and retain top talent depends on several factors, including compensation, company culture, and opportunities for growth. One of the most critical factors candidates consider when choosing a job is the employee benefits package. According to a Randstad US...

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