Employee Benefits

Would you work somewhere that offered you 3 weeks of PTO but no holidays off? We are considering policies that are holiday neutral for inclusivity's sake.

I think the practice of allowing people to buy vacation days is inexcusable. The people who often need time off the most are the ones that cannot afford to buy them, and companies who do this usually … more

Are there any specific metrics or key performance indicators used to assess the effectiveness of the benefits program in meeting the needs of employees? We talk a lot about compensation but wondering … more

Interested to know what resources are available for employees at your firm seeking mental health support or counseling? Is this benefit adequate?

Saw the post about the spouse's benefits. We are pregnant but not married yet and are still thinking it through, but she is uninsured (currently looking for work, but also wants to spend time with… more

Our benefits are absolutely atrocious and our family is thinking of trying for something on the marketplace but not sure how that works. Could my wife, who is a freelancer, get a plan and then both of… more

How much of your paycheck do you contribute to your 401k,trying to plan for next year and wanted to hear some thoughts

If you've been with a company for a long time, what would you need from them to get you to stay longer beyond a raise with a promotion?

Do firms actively revise their benefits to be more inclusive? I feel firms can be more inclusive and offer additional benefits like domestic partner benefits, family formation benefits (such as adopt… more

My firm recently changed the company portion of 401k match to yearly,we are frustrated and losing out on the benefits of dollar cost averaging..do y’all know other firms that do this ? With IBM moving… more

What are some creative ,unique or new benefits that were added this year to your annual enrollment ? Have you opted for it?

Folks,how do you go about tracking your bills for FSA and HSA reimbursements? Any suggestions on tools for tracking?

How does your company handle tuition reimbursement or assistance for further education? Do you have any clawback clause?

Benefits enrollment has started and my firm is offering to purchase upto 5 days ,with a $30 charge per pay period for a day..I may not need the extra days but wanted to hear your opinion,does the cost… more

Is anyone else seeing a major increase in health insurance costs for next year? My plan is increasing by 50% (over $2,000 increase for the year) and it’s going to make finances tighter for sure. The c… more

When can you apply for Social Security ? And is it better to collect at 62 years old ?

I'd like to know what you have to pay out of your paycheck for healthcare per month? What number do you feel is too high where you feel you're getting stiffed and the employer just has a bad p… more

What is the standard annual leave days provided in the UK and please if you can provide sector/industry.

What is the best employee benefit your company offers currently? Please indicate your country.

Would you work for a company where you got equity but not a 401k?

Day 6 of Open Enrollment and the 3rd Health Insurance Hot Tip:

Your employer's health plan is a fantastic perk, but here's the deal: adding family members can get pricey. Employers aren't obligated to… more

Renewing the Annual Enrollments. I am 38 and paying $39 per month for the 500k insurance. and $12 per month for 250K Accidental Death coverage.
I am trying to seeking your opinion on:
1. Is it a good practice to b… more

Good healthcare or bigger bonus?

Saw the post about HMO v. PPO. I'm looking at much cheaper HMO option and want to know what is really wiser. We are having a child soon, for the first time. But surely HMO would be fine for that?

I have a special needs kid. As such, we use the health insurance a lot for different therapies on daily basis. My employer is a small company. My understanding is that high amount of claims will drive… more

Is it a good idea to opt for an Employee stock purchase plan,the plan provides a 5% discount from the trading price on the purchase date..its a financial institution with a relatively stable trading r… more

It's the first day of open enrollment! How can I be of assistance to you?

What's been your experience with Aetna? Or anything you've heard? Changing over. Can choose PPO or HMO.

Entering Thanksgiving soon! What are some benefits you're really grateful to have this year?

What are some benefits offered by your company ,you opted for the first time and found it to be very useful? For me it was the backup care program,15 days free day care in a calendar year..

Planning to get married soon. How does it work when you both have benefit plans? Can I be on both my wife's and mine? Hers are better overall but there are some holes of things they don't cove… more

Would you be willing to pay more taxes if it meant your kids' educators got better benefits?

Just got an email about open enrollment happening again. How does everyone work through healthcare options? Do you change your plan often?

What are you currently paying for health insurance, and what are your plan details?

1. Deductible
2. Out of pocket max
3. Coinsurance
4. Individual or Family?
5. Your monthly cost
6. Waiting period on hire (if any)
7… more

Do you think there should be forced PTO for people who are suffering from mental health strain even just to prevent that? Most people I know don't really take much of their PTO and some could real… more

Always think our Summer Fridays are a bit silly until fall rolls around.

This is for those who work/live outside America 🇺🇸 What are the benefits you've seen that working parents have in other countries that you would like to have in the US? What else can we bring ov… more

If you had choose between a pension with a 1 hour commute or permanent remote work which would you pick?

My manager told me that I could potentially not get paid for my honeymoon if a coworker complains to HR. I leave in 10 days and put the request in months ago and it was approved. Apparently, I could go over my ho… more