Spice Up Your Benefits
Not attracting the qualified candidates you hoped for? Maybe it is time to examine your benefits package.
Offering attractive signing bonuses is just one way to get ahead of the recruiting game. If you really want to tempt the top employees to join your team it’s a good idea to start reevaluating the benefits that you offer to them.
The most important aspects, of course, are the medical insurance and 401k plans. Although it may not seem like it, there are a plethora of plans available for corporate 401k. It is important that you examine your options. Most employers match a percentage of their employee’s contributions to their 401k, so before committing to one plan, assess your options and see how much time and money you are able to invest in setting it up.
Thinking outside of the benefit box is another way to snag the most desirable employees. Being health conscious is becoming increasingly trendy. Many organizations are adding Wellness Benefits to their offerings. This can include onsite weight and aerobic areas, compensation for gym memberships, and in-house doctors and physicians.
Keeping your employees healthy will not only entice possible recruits, it will also help keep productivity costs low since many will not have to miss work to see a doctor if sick, or will be better equipped at fighting off infections due to their healthy immune system.