Salary and total compensation are related but not the same. Your salary is the money you are paid for your job, but total compensation includes more than just your salary. What Is a Base Salary? Your salary is the fixed amount of money you get for your job each year, not by the hour. It is what you earn before any taxes are taken out. Having a salary often means you have more freedom in how you work, as you can decide which tasks are most important and work without constant supervision. What Is Total Compensation? Total compensation is the overall total of money and extra benefits that an empl... view blog & white papers details

Dear Amy: My wife and I got married right after college and quickly welcomed our first child. I knew that having kids would take all of my wife's attention, therefore, I did not want any more children. But shortly after the first child came baby number two. At that point I got a vasectomy. Twenty years later, I have built a very successful career, while my wife chose to take jobs that would allow her more time with the kids. She has taken the lead with the kid's activities, housework, cooking, etc., which I never asked her to do. She has held various low-paying, "do -good"-type positions in th... view blog & white papers details

Dear Amy: My wife and I got married right after college and quickly welcomed our first child. I knew that having kids would take all of my wife's attention, therefore, I did not want any more children. But shortly after the first child came baby number two. At that point I got a vasectomy. Twenty years later, I have built a very successful career, while my wife chose to take jobs that would allow her more time with the kids. She has taken the lead with the kid's activities, housework, cooking, etc., which I never asked her to do. She has held various low-paying, "do -good"-type positions in th... view blog & white papers details

Employee benefits are an important part of compensation for everyone. For employees, benefits can mean the difference between getting preventative and needed health care or not. Benefits can also provide a healthier workforce and a safety net of paid time off, flexible work, and retirement contributions. For employers, benefits make the organization more competitive to attract new employees and retain the ones they have. A 2021 study found that current employees are looking for flexible work, tech tools to support remote work, mental health support, and childcare. Another recent study found th... view blog & white papers details

The job market has become more competitive. Most organizations prioritize attracting and retaining top talent, and these tasks are challenging. Beyond showing off competitive salaries, the new generation also looks at employee benefits packages. Employee benefits packages consist of a range of offerings. It is common for most companies to offer healthcare and retirement plans. Some companies consider wellness programs and flexible work arrangements as they value work-life balance. They become an integral part of the modern employment experience. This article discusses employee benefits package... view blog & white papers details

The war for talent is the new Gold Rush, but you may already be sitting on a gold mine. You have great employees. They're smart. They're skilled. They're dedicated. They have valuable institutional knowledge and have personal, cross-functional relationships. More importantly, they have your trust. But now their job requirements are changing, and the skills and competencies you need are in flux. Becoming a skills-based organization has never been more important. The same is true for employee retention, especially given that 4.2 million Americans quit their jobs in June 2022. But do you even kno... view blog & white papers details

Did you know creditors can deduct your wages to pay off a debt? This can be a surprise and cause financial difficulty. You have options to challenge or limit wage garnishment. Understanding the process and your rights helps you keep more of your paycheck. Take action to protect your income. What is Wage Garnishment? Wage garnishment allows employers to legally deduct part of someone's paycheck to pay off a debt. A court order will enable them to take money from the employee's earnings, considering their income and dependents. This happens for unpaid taxes, debts, and more. Wage garnishment is... view blog & white papers details

Millennials have a more practical approach to their careers than previous generations. They want more than just a job; they seek fulfillment and purpose from their work. Also, these workers enjoy solving problems creatively and analytically.  The good news is that we're tapping into ways to attract and retain millennials while understanding millennial's priorities in the workplace. Let's get started.  Understanding Millennials and Their Career Choices Understand millennials' career choices and values to attract and retain them. Millennials aren't just digital natives who grew up with ever-cha... view blog & white papers details

This past June at the WorldatWork Conference, Steve Brink, President and Chief Revenue Officer at uFlexRewards, and our very own David Turetsky led a presentation that focused on working with HR consultants. Sometimes, you're presented with an HR problem that needs to be solved much sooner than later-there's no time to hire and onboard a new team and you find yourself looking externally for help. With such a wide array of options, it's important to know what to expect and which questions to ask when looking to hire a consultant. In this episode, Steve and David talk about the "why", "when", an... view blog & white papers details

Various companies play a big game when it comes to being the best place to work. But do their total rewards programs support their brand? Pay, benefits, career growth, and work-life balance programs make up a company's total rewards program. A mismatch between what companies claim and what they deliver to employees can damage the employer's brand. This article will look at the importance of aligning total rewards with the employer brand. Spoiler alert: if claims made to candidates and employees outpace actual rewards, a potential setup for employer brand failure exists. Transparency in Communi... view blog & white papers details