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The appeal of this type of contract-based employment relationship model for companies is more productivity while not having to pay for benefits (health insurance, paid time off, retirement programs), not having to pay minimum wage, or follow overtime laws (unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and payroll taxes) and not even having to own a fleet of vehicles to compete in the industry as taxi companies and some restaurants must do (Drake 2020; Jaffe 2021; Kolmar 2022).

; In addition, access bonus Workspan Daily Plus+ articles: Be Intentional: Communicating Your Employee Value Proposition;Improving on the EVP: A Q&A With a ‘People Science’ Pro; Constructing a Strong EVP When developing an EVP , TR pros should consider shifting employee priorities , including the increasing importance of non-compensation rewards , and examine ways to add a human touch , according to Gartner.

“AI is reshaping job roles, automating tasks and creating demand for new capabilities, making it essential to redefine job structures, career paths and compensation strategies accordingly.

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.; ;Revised compensation or bonus structures.; ;Mental health benefits — paid days off, services covered under your health plan, and access to mental health professionals.; ;Professional development opportunities .; ;Bringing in career coaches or other professionals to train workers and leaders on the signs of burnout and stress.; ;Educating employees on effectively bringing up their concerns about their workload or burnout — and training managers and leaders on how to respond.; Preserving Time Away from the Office Work-life balance is inextricably entangled with the amount of time spent at work — and, by extension, the amount of time workers have away from it.

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For lower-income individuals, having access to childcare benefits may be just as good as pocketing more cash — an example of how non-compensation rewards can be a viable alternative for companies that face challenges in paying a living wage.

Lori Shannon, a Chicago-based partner in Barnes and Thornburg’s benefits and compensation practice group, foresees more employers using wellness programs to offer premium incentives, i.e., discounts, to participants in their group health plans for receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, rather than imposing penalties for passing on the vaccine.

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