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Who wouldn’t like to save money on commuting with the rising cost of living? The Philadelphia City Council recently passed commuter benefits legislation to save businesses and their employees thousands of dollars on commuter costs. The law is expected to be signed by its mayor. When that happens, Philadelphia will join a list of cities requiring businesses to provide commuter benefits to their employees.
When we say we’re going to focus on “building community” within an organization, we’re talking about more than just ensuring people get along. And it takes more than just a potluck lunch to build a real community.
If you live in Berkeley, California, you might have noticed some new equipment around town. Yes, Berkeley is one of the latest U.S. cities to participate in the electric bike and scooter trend, which is excellent news for commuters and tourists alike.
If you are like the average person in the U.S., you’ll spend nearly an hour a day commuting to, and from work, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That time in the car plus your other errands means you’re generating a lot of carbon emissions.
All the diverse offerings of Edenred Benefits’ products will be on display at the Society for Human Resources Management Annual Conference from June 12-15 in New Orleans.
The Great Resignation has created a labor market where employers need to compete for the best talent. The increase in competition means companies need to pay attention to recruitment and retention efforts when conducting strategic planning.
It’s no secret that workers are quitting rapidly, with some leaving the workforce entirely. According to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 4 million workers voluntarily quit their jobs every month from November 2021 to March 2022. It’s “The Great Resignation,” and it’s making it hard to be an employer.
Attracting and retaining top talent at a company has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Talent shortages around the world are at a 15-year high. According to a ManpowerGroup survey, 69 percent of businesses are reporting struggles with finding top talent, with 32 percent of employers in the United States having difficulty filling open positions.
Employers should always seek new ways to develop highly engaged employees while also taking steps to attract new ones. One way to do this is to focus on the benefits package it offers to employees.
Are you ready to commit to a sustainable commute that’s good for the environment? While you can act any day, a day to celebrate our earth is usually a great motivator to make a change.