Category: Insights

As an increasing number of organizations move toward complete pay transparency, the importance of informing employees about exactly how they’re compensated is a key part of the process. Total compensation statements are a way to paint the bigger picture by showing your employees the breakdown of their benefits and rewards beyond just base salary. Total…

When it comes to supporting employees’ mental health in the workplace, the only thing more crucial than communication is action. And, for many employers, a concerted commitment to mental well-being is tied directly to the overall health of the business. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that employee depression accounts for 200…

DESCRIPTION Join Spitfire’s Karen Scattergood for a FREE LIVE DEMO on how our Virtual Benefits Fair can provide your employees with a self-guided learning experience that keeps them informed anywhere, anytime. WHAT WILL BE PRESENTED? Virtual events are convenient and interactive, making them a great way to boost employee participation and engagement. 77% of employees…

Now more than ever, employees are communicating with their smartphones and mobile devices. And, with many of them spending as much time (if not more) on their mobiles as their computers, it presents employers with an opportunity to communicate with them right where they are. Many companies are integrating their intranets with mobile platforms and…

When the average attention span is only eight seconds, it’s a challenge, as designers, to create deliverables that are engaging to read. How do we get the audience to pause long enough to read the information, have it resonate and then take action? How do we compete with the streams of information coming at them…

With so many of us juggling work responsibilities and trying to find time for a personal life, you’ve got to appreciate it when you can get the information you need in a short and concise communication. As the one delivering the message, understand and respect that everyone is working hard to find more free time.…

When looking to build your company’s brand, you don’t need to look externally to begin — start with your employees, who can be your biggest cheerleaders. According to CareerArc’s Future of Recruitment study, candidates have three times more trust in an organization and its work culture when it provides employee testimonials. Peer endorsements often bring…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2021, 19.1% of persons with disabilities were employed, up from 17.9% in 2020. However, employer disability inclusion programs should encompass more than just hiring people with disabilities. Unfortunately, not many organizations see this focus as a way to enhance their company brand and employee culture. According to…

An Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is the promise an employer makes to their employees in return for their commitment to the organization and the skills and contributions they bring to the table. This promise consists of all the key components — such as benefits, perks and rewards — that each employee will receive from their…

Many of today’s employees are failing to take full advantage of their retirement benefits and running the risk of being unable to retire comfortably. In fact, in a national survey of employees with workplace retirement plans, 71% listed “living comfortably in retirement” as a top life goal. Unfortunately, less than half of them have confidence…