Benefits are a critical component of the employee compensation package, and health care benefits are the shining stars. Health care benefits and retirement savings are some of the most important benefits to employees and they rely on employers to help them navigate these areas. Every employer should consider whether to offer these types of benefits and depending on the size of the business, employers must offer health care in order to remain competitive for the best talent and avoid penalties imposed by health care reform.
Another reason why many employers choose to offer health care benefits is so that they themselves can take advantage of less expensive health insurance, as well as tax breaks for the contributions made by the business. There is a genuine sense of pride to be able to offer and receive benefits. It speaks to how you value your employees. And they know it.