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Workers aren’t going to wait around for jobs — they’re going to make their own.
Employment rates may be on the mend with the number of unemployed people falling by over 700,000 in the month of July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but they’re still a far cry from pre-pandemic levels. In the wake of an unsteady economy, workers’ ideas of job security — not to mention the very definition of work — has been completely redefined, leading more and more down the road of entrepreneurship.
Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio
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For smaller organizations without dedicated human resources staff, routine tasks can mask bigger risks tied to employee disputes, benefits administration, and compliance requirements.
Education can help employees make confident decisions about NQDC and look forward to more money coming in after retirement.
The goal is to strike a thoughtful balance that supports employees during important life events while maintaining productivity, managing costs and ensuring equitable access.
Incorporating technology into the benefits selection process frees up time and energy better spent on human-centric areas of support.
Smaller companies don't need to outspend to compete, says Justworks SVP, if they focus on these particular strategies that go a long way.
