Suzi Gravenstuk

Are You Dependent on Employee Benefits?



Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009

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Employers offer employee benefits to boost retention. Why do employees seek employers that offer benefits? ...Perhaps for a little extra peace of mind? The feeling that you are appreciated? The feeling that you are saving money by having the benefit choices?

If the reason is medical insurance--what effect will the new health care plans have on employee retention. Awhile back I did a bit of side by side comparison between employer plans and plans currently offered to individuals. Even without Government intervention--sometimes you come out ahead by carrying your own insurance.

I have been without benefits for a long, long time. Therefore I cannot tell you how it feels to have them. Recently I turned down a group insurance plan. It turned out to be an insightful decision because about a month later the company informed employees they were no longer providing the group insurance plan.

 I do know that I would not choose an employer because of the benefit package. I feel that this little package--which you could pay for yourself if you had the difference in wages, tends to create a feeling of dependency.

An employee gifted with a super benefit package is less likely to separate from the company willfully. Sometimes, some employees should be separating, purposefully.

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