Time-Off Programs Benefit Healthcare Employers Kansas City, Kan.—June 14, 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…
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 [email protected] Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Healthcare Industry Kansas City, Kan.— Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for healthcare employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Healthcare survey results show healthcare organizations reported an average premium increase of 9.5 percent. Sixty nine…
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 [email protected] Healthcare Salaries are on the Rise Kansas City, Kan., May 19, 2011 — Healthcare jobs are hot and their demand shows no signs of slowing. As the nation’s need for healthcare escalates, so do the salaries for many of the most in demand positions in the…
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 [email protected] Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady for Insurance Companies 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 Insurance survey results found pay increase budgets remained steady at 2.8…
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 [email protected] Pay Increase Budgets Decline Slightly for Healthcare Organizations 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 Healthcare survey results found pay increase budgets fell to 2.4 percent,…
Kansas City, Kan. — The use of formal pay structures is not a new concept in corporate America. The ability to provide equal pay for equal work, without losing the flexibility to increase salaries based on a worker’s unique skills and higher education is often heralded by most companies. In fact, the 2010 BenchmarkPro survey…
Kansas City, Kan.— With Social Security now projected to reach insolvency sooner than expected, Americans are looking to their employers for aid in providing the financial security they’ll need during their golden years. The Benefits USA 2010/2011 survey results found 98.8 percent of companies offer a retirement plan to their employees. Of the types of…
Kansas City, Kan. — Last September, the National Bureau of Economic Research declared the recession officially ended in June of 2009. Its effects, however, can still be felt at many organizations across the country. The 2010 BenchmarkPro survey results found 46.3 percent of companies reduced or eliminated benefits in order to cope with hardships imposed…
Kansas City, Kan.— Even as the national unemployment rate lingers at nearly 10 percent and the economy continues to teeter along the line between recovery and recession, college enrollment rates are booming. Americans are realizing now is the time to finish their education and employers are stepping up to help. The Benefits USA 2010/2011 survey…
Kansas City, Kan. —Providing medical care is growing more expensive each day and as a result, employers across the country are seeking ways to reduce the overall cost of providing healthcare benefits to their employees. The newly released Benefits USA 2010/2011 survey results found the cost of providing healthcare benefits comprises more than 10 percent…