What are employee benefits worth - to employees?

Article Abstract:

Employees would give up their health insurance, life insurance and pensions if paid an average of $7,117 extra per year, according to an Employee Benefits Research Institute survey. However, attitudes toward benefits varied widely according to age and income. For example, respondents with incomes above $75,000 placed a greater value on their benefits than those earning less than $20,000. Researchers attribute this to the idea that wealthier individuals are more concerned with guarding against catastrophe, while poorer people focus on immediate expenses such as food. Additional demographic information about people's attitudes toward their benefits is presented.

Statistics, Employee benefits

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Survey highlights the occupational hazards of nursing

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A National Nurse Survey of 10,000 nurses found rates of depression and back injuries at twice the rate of the general population and a greater incidence of stress-related illnesses and insomnia. Sixty-nine percent of respondents attributed these problems to understaffing at their hospitals. In addition, two-thirds of respondents said that they were ready to leave their current position or the profession of nursing. The study suggested that hospital CEOs involve nurses in planning and organizing their own work to help them avoid burn out.

Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Health aspects, Nurses

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Execs see shift in today's relocation package

Article Abstract:

Relocation packages for hospital executives are different than they were in the past. For example, companies are less likely to help with real estate costs but more likely to help relocate a spouse. Benefits may include shipment and storage of furniture, temporary living expenses, tuition for childrens' private schools and employment assistance for a spouse. Advice for relocating executives is presented, such as knowing and discussing realistic relocation benefits early in the recruitment process.

Management, Compensation and benefits, Hospitals, Employee relocation, Hospital administrators

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