Compensation and Benefits Issue Article Analysis

The benefits offered by an employer play a critical role in the lives of employees and their families by assisting in health needs, future financial security, needed absences from work, and much more. Benefits may include programs like paid time off, medical insurance, dental insurance, disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, family leave, education and training programs, bonuses, commissions, and stock options. For many years, most employers only provide benefits for employees' spouse and children. …