Case Study Employee Benefits – Mandatory and Voluntary

To be competitive and recruit top talented employees, companies must present a valuable benefits package including fair wages, retirement plans, health insurance, flex time and paid time off. The human resources department plays an important role in educating newly hired employees about the company benefits, usually in orientation as part of the onboarding process. As an HR manager, you are also responsible for letting employees know any changes in regulations impacting mandatory benefits. Company benefits education needs to be ongoing as voluntary plans also change, especially those for retirement or health insurance coverage and costs. Answer the following questions:
1. In your past job searches have company benefits played a role in your decision to apply to a company or take a job there? Will you think differently about benefits going forward as you continue your career?
2. Explain the four different mandated employee benefits stipulated by federal law.
3. Using your current employer, or obtain information from another company, explain some types of benefit plans and programs voluntarily offered by that organization.
4. What voluntary benefits would you like to see amended or added to this company that would help in recruitment?