Depending on the individual employee’s needs, certain types of benefits may carry a great deal of weight in terms of compensation. In some cases, preparing a strong benefits package can mean success in recruiting or retaining a valuable employee. In this discussion, you will consider the value of different benefit types. Respond to all of the following prompts:
Should companies be legally required to provide more benefits? Why or why not?
As an employee, what benefits would be most attractive or essential to you as part of your compensation structure?
As an employer, which benefits would you be most inclined to offer your employees, and why? Are you more interested in focusing on mandatory or voluntary benefits, and why?