Time-Off Programs Benefit Manufacturing & Distribution Employers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2011 For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Time-Off Programs Benefit Manufacturing & Distribution Employers Kansas City, Kan.— During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards…

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Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for Manufacturers and Distributors

Kansas City, Kan.— August 11, 2011 — Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for manufacturing and distribution employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Manufacturing & Distribution survey results show manufacturers and distributors reported an average premium increase of 11 percent. Sixty five percent of respondents indicated they pay more than $9,600 annually…

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Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady for Banking and Finance Companies

Kansas City, Kan.— August 4, 2011 — Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Banking & Finance survey results found pay increase budgets remained steady at 2.6 percent. From 2008 to 2010, pay increase budgets fell more than…

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Manufacturing and Distribution Salaries Slowly Creeping Up

Kansas City, Kan.— July 28, 2011 — Modest improvements in the economy are starting to become more evident as salaries for many jobs in manufacturing and distribution slowly continue to creep upwards. The 2011 Compensation Data Manufacturing & Distribution survey results found shipping and receiving clerks are earning an average of $31,800 per year. That’s…

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Time-Off Programs Benefit Utility Employers

Kansas City, Kan.—July 26, 2011 —During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards recovery, time-off programs are one of the cornerstones of highly competitive compensation programs attracting the best talent. The 2011 Compensation…

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Pay Increase Budgets Increase for Manufacturers and Distributors

Kansas City, Kan.— Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Manufacturing & Distribution survey results found pay increase budgets rose to 2.7 percent, up from 2.2 percent in 2010. Pay increase budgets are projected to increase slightly further…

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Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Utilities Industry

Kansas City, Kan.—July 12, 2011— Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for utilities industry employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Utilities survey results show utilities organizations reported an average premium increase of 12.5 percent. Nearly 75 percent of respondents indicated they pay more than $9,600 annually for an employee plus family plan.…

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Time-Off Programs Benefit Services Employers

Kansas City, Kan.—July 6, 2011— During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards recovery, time-off programs are one of the cornerstones of highly competitive compensation programs attracting the best talent. The 2011 Compensation…

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Time-Off Programs Benefit Insurance Employers

Kansas City, Kan.— During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards recovery, time-off programs are one of the cornerstones of highly competitive compensation programs attracting the best talent. The 2011 Compensation Data Insurance…

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Pay Increase Budgets Decline Slightly for Utilities Companies

Kansas City, Kan.— June 21, 2011 — Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Utilities survey results found pay increase budgets fell to 2.7 percent, a slight decline from 2.8 percent reported in 2010. This decrease, however, is…

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