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The Enduring Value of Printed Total Rewards Statements in a Digital Era

Key Takeaways: Value of Printed Statements: In an increasingly digital world, printed total rewards statements provide tangible benefits, enhancing employee understanding and appreciation of their rewards. Personal Engagement: Physical statements foster a deeper connection with employees, allowing them to engage with their benefits in a meaningful way. Balancing Technology and Tradition: While digital communication is…

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Total Compensation: Why It’s Key to Attracting and Retaining Talent

The U.S. labor market remains strong, which means that employers continue to compete for talent. At the same time, companies do not want to pay more than they have to in order to bring on new employees (and retain their current employees). How can employers attract and retain top talent without breaking the bank? Organizations…

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Employers Continue to Absorb Rising Health Insurance Costs

KFF recently issued its 2024 Employer Health Survey and – to the surprise of nobody – found that annual premiums for employer-provided health insurance shot up yet again in the past year, rising 7%. What is interesting, however, is that the share paid by workers was little changed; in fact, according to KFF, the premiums…

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How to Create Meaningful and Comprehensive Total Rewards Statements

Key Takeaways: Understand the Purpose: A total rewards statement helps employees understand the complete value of their compensation, beyond their salary. Include All Components: Cover base salary, bonuses, benefits, and non-monetary rewards. Be Thorough and Transparent: Use straightforward language and provide detailed explanations for each component. Personalization: Tailor each statement to reflect the individual employee’s…

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4 Trends in HR that Highlight the Importance of Total Rewards Stories

Key takeaways: Employees increasingly expect comprehensive total rewards packages that go beyond basic salary, requiring employers to clearly communicate their total rewards stories to their teams. There’s a growing demand for customized rewards statements that reflect individual needs and benefits, helping employees understand how their benefits align with their personal and professional goals. Transparent total…

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Putting People First: Taking a Personal Approach to Total Comp Statements

Key takeaways: Personalized Design: RewardsFocus offers custom-designed total comp statements tailored to reflect your company’s culture and values, ensuring clarity and engagement. Expert Collaboration: Work directly with seasoned HR and data analysis professionals to create total comp statements that align with your specific objectives and branding. Enhanced Communication: Our approach to both content and design…

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Total rewards communications: increasingly critical to employee retention

Key takeaways: In order to engage and retain their workforce, organizations should prioritize more effective total rewards communications. Some recommendations for how to do so include: Design statements that reflect company values and mission. Personalize communications with narratives and acknowledgment of individual contributions. Collaborate with experts, rather than simply relying on software. Use charts and…

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Why a Narrative Approach to Total Rewards Statements Matters

Key takeaways: Leading organizations are adopting agile, personalized, and holistic total rewards statements to attract and retain talent. Tailoring total rewards statements to specific audiences enhances employee understanding and appreciation of benefits. Customized total rewards statements provide a narrative (rather than just raw data), making it easier for employees to internalize the value of their…

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Big Changes Ahead for Retirement Plans

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Securing a Strong Retirement Act – also known as “SECURE Act 2.0” – in a bipartisan vote (the bill passed 414 to 5). While the bill needs to be taken up the Senate (check out this refresher on how a bill ultimately becomes law), if…

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Creative Benefits for the WFH Era

Someday, we will go back to the office. In the meantime, employers are getting creative when it comes to total rewards in the age of social distancing and working from home. Free snacks and a foosball table aren’t much help when people can’t be together in an office. Example of ways in which employers are…

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