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Optional Life Insurance:

Employees’ have the choice to apply for optional life insurance coverage for themselves, spouse, and/or eligible children. The employee pays the total premiums.

Paid Time Off Programs (PTO):

Rather than a traditional vacation and sick leave program some organizations offer a Paid Time Off Account (PTO). This program provides employees with time needed away from their everyday work schedule. The organization values the employees and recognizes the need for time off for their family and home life. Under this system an employee may draw upon their PTO for vacation, sick leave, medical appointments, family illness or any personal time. This enables the employee to manage their own time.

Health Insurance Benefits:

Health Insurance provides employees and their dependent access to medical, dental and vision insurance benefits. There are many options to choose from. The two most popular forms of managed care networks are the health maintenance organization (HMO) and the second popular is the Preferred Provider organizations (PPO).

* It is suggested to consult with a benefits broker or insurance provider to determine the health insurance benefits that are the best for your organization.

Bereavement Leave:

This benefit is offered if a death occurs in the employees’ family usually organizations have a set number of days for immediate family members and or in-laws.

School or Day Care Activity Leave:

An employee who is a parent or guardian of a child may request leave without pay or draw from their vacation account.

Flexible Work Hours:

A flexible schedule may work based on the following:

• The employee is not required to be present during normal working hours.

• If job responsibilities are measured by results rather than by hours.

• If the employee can work longer hours to make up for days off.

Flexible Working Environments Employees are seen to be:

• Happier and more loyal employees.

• Positive word of mouth about the company.

• Employee retention.