Yep, the labor market is tight. Finding good employees is tough. And once you find them, you want to do everything you can to keep them. Competitive pay and a strong company culture are key factors in employee retention, but eventually you will also want to look at the benefit package that you are offering to employees. Benefits can be a key factor in keeping an employee with you for the long term.

Let’s run through some of the options out there for building a compelling benefit package for your team.

It’s nice to do something nice for your employees. Gift cards seem like the perfect way to say thanks or to give a spot bonus. But unfortunately, the IRS has its own opinion about this.

I’m not a golfer. In fact, I really don’t know the first thing about golf. However, I like to think that I know a good idea when I see one, even if it comes wrapped in a golf analogy. I wanted to share here an idea encapsulated in a simple, three-word mantra: the 6-inch putt. Applying this idea can transform the relationship you have with your employees, the relationship your employees have with your business, and can significantly advance both your company culture and the achievement of your business goals.