Employee Benefits

What was the most substantial year-end bonus you received in your career, and how did you spend the money?

What are everyone's thoughts on corporate arranged employee outings? Fun team bonding or meaningless invasion into our personal time?

Are there companies that still offer a pension plan? Gone are the good ol days of employee benefits,now it’s all about cost cutting and getting rid of good benefits..

What are some ways employers can be humane ,the turbulent job market is on us and I am hearing some employers providing 1 yr of extended medical coverage for laid off employees..what’s your personal s… more

I have been trying to follow the IVF legal issues in Alabama, and I am horrified by what I am seeing. I have also been feeling completely helpless, so I had an idea. I think we should start a thread s… more

I am not sure if this is the right bowl to ask this question but recently the members of my department started discussing our pay and discovered some of us are being way underpaid which is upsetting p… more

Has anyone used the legal services provided by EAP? If so, was it worth the effort? I should get a will in place but am a bit overwhelmed by the process.

Have you rejected a job offer due to lack of benefits(medical,401k etc),assuming pay and other things were on par with your expectation..

How do you use your tuition reimbursement? Do you utilize if for MBA or any online programs? Looking for some ideas,I don’t want to go down the MBA route

Which would you prefer? Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) vs. Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?

What constructive feedback have you provided your employer about benefits and was it implemented?

Is anyone familiar with benefits that support employees who need help navigating long-term care (not including long-term care insurance)? I am thinking about employees taking care of someone who requi… more

We've always celebrated every individual employee's birthday. Now that we've grown I'm finding it difficult to keep up with coordinating something for 80+ individual employees. I find it impactful… more

My company offers tuition reimbursement. I'm planning to pursue an MBA. Any tips on which schools to look at to maximize my benefit and time?

Okay, so I could use tips on creating a convincing argument for our management team to try a four-day work model? I have been tasked to head up a team to research and present a presentation on alterna… more

Is there ever a time when you can get OT if your on salary?

Company goodies:Name it,do you love or hate them? I hate that jacket with bright and transparent company logo on it,yikes..

Does your employer offer any remote work stipend ? How much do they provide?

My employer says the food at our cafeteria is subsidized but I don’t see much difference from other vendors in the market,do you consider subsidized food as a benefit? Do you think your cafeteria foo… more

What makes you anxious about benefits when changing jobs?

Does anyone's company offer pet insurance? Is it worth the monthly cost?

How is life at NICE ? Any insights?

How much does your company contribute to your team's 401k? We are thinking of doing a 2% match but I am not sure that is enough. Thoughts?

Did anyone's company cut back on employee benefits last year? I know a lot of large companies have been cutting back. If your company did this, how did it effect your employees, did a lot of them … more

How many paid holidays does your company give?
My company gives us 10: Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, a… more

What are the stupidest mistakes many of us make during benefits enrollment? How to avoid it?

Anyone else stop caring about perks and fun office culture? I see this sudden burst of fun Friday and team culture emails from HR with free food..it’s clear that they are doing this gimmick for RTO,it… more

Anyone forced to do side gigs to make up for inadequate benefits? What’s your gig?

With the push for RTO,think more firms should offer onsite childcare as a benefit..it’s tough for working parents out there and this would ease some pain ,thoughts?

Name a long-shot benefit you wish your company offered but know will never happen. I will go first, the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a paid day off.

Hear me out. At least half of the office wi… more

What’s your firm policy on sabbatical? Did you use such a benefit and what did you accomplish?

What is the most important benefit question to ask when joining a new employer?

Anyone create or join a health insurance captive? If so would love to know a) how many employees for your company? B) what amount you set your individual and aggregate stop loss at? C) How long have y… more

Do you think employers should start offering rebates to employees who contribute to the reduction of carbon footprint? Will this benefit be of interest to you? If one commutes by public transport or w… more

Are there any firms that provide free or discounted Super Bowl tickets to their employees? Is that even a thing? Go 49ers!!

Happy Chinese New Year to all those who celebrate! Does anyone's company do anything to mark the holiday or show support to their team members who celebrate?

Since today was National Pizza Day, did anyone's company throw an appreciation Pizza Party?

Looking to upgrade out maternity/paternity time off benefits. Let me know the size of your company and how much time you give to new mothers and fathers beyond the state requirements.

Thanks in advance… more