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Discover the best employee benefits for your business, learn about cost control strategies, and hear from leaders who prioritize benefits.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ you are having trouble reading this email, [read the online version](. [TriNet]( [weekly roundup] [feel good, cost effective benefits strategies.] "We want to make sure our benefits are world-class, and TriNet helps us do that." Shrijata Basu Saha, Director of Global HR iMerit Managing a global or distributed workforce can be daunting when it comes to HR. Find out how working with TriNet simplified the process. [Read the Case Study →]( [79% of employees believe health insurance is a must-have benefit for any job.] [79% of employees believe health insurance is a must-have benefit for any job.]( Chances are you’ve noticed that the cost of benefits is rising. But, smart small- and medium-size business leaders know that benefits are more important to talent than ever— plus, great benefits attract great employees and keep them around long term. You can’t skimp. So, you need a strong benefit offering, but how can you optimize costs? This week’s newsletter has lots of ideas. Let’s dive in. 19 Employee Benefits That Are Actually Worth the Investment for Employers 1. Health Insurance Plans 79% of employees believe health insurance is a must-have benefit for any job. Although it's a mandatory benefit for employers with 50 or more full-time employees, some small businesses fall below the threshold. 2. 401(k) Plans and Retirement Plans Saving for retirement is more challenging than it used to be. 55% of American workers feel behind with retirement savings, while about 25% said they haven't made any contributions in at least a year. 3. Life Insurance Plans Life insurance plans create financial security for your employee's beneficiary if they were to pass away. This can be an attractive benefit for individuals with families. [Check Out the Other 16 Benefits →]( [guy benjamin headshot] [white space] “I felt it was easier to fly a jet than to navigate healthcare in the U.S.” Guy Benjamin CEO and Co-founder Healthee [white space] In this episode of the TriNet PeopleForce Podcast with Michael Mendenhall, Healthee's CEO and Co-founder explains how his company’s AI platform helps employees learn about benefits coverage and savings. [Listen to Podcast →]( On the Other Hand: These benefits may not be in your best interest. [Read the Rest →]( 1. In-office entertainment and games. 2. Snack bars. 3. Pooled sick days. 4. Animal-friendly workplaces. 5. Gym memberships. 6. Too many social events. 7. Employee-paid benefits. 8. Unlimited time off. [80%] [80%] OF CANDIDATES WOULD CHOOSE A JOB WITH BENEFITS OVER THE SAME JOB WITHOUT BENEFITS BUT WITH A 30% HIGHER SALARY. [AICPA survey]( [sketch of woman on unicycle with ? in her hand] [sketch of woman on unicycle with ? in her hand] Quick quiz: What’s the waiting period for a new-hire’s health benefits to kick in? □ 30 days from start □ It’s up to the employer □ 90 days from start □ Oops I forgot to offer my new hire benefits! Did you get it right? [Read the Rest →]( [Calculate Your Savings]( Explore Events With TriNet Learn more about benefits and your HR outsourcing options from our events and webinars: [the peo edge] [the peo edge] 3 Types of HR Outsourcing Companies [Register Now →]( 9 Benefits of Outsourcing HR to a PEO [Watch Now →]( DID YOU KNOW? CNN named us as one of 2024’s best workforce management software. “With a user-friendly interface and features like simple clock-in/out access, a visual scheduler, policy controls and compliance tools, TriNet is a solid workforce management software option for many organizations. The numerous prebuilt reports that cover everything from HR data to benefits and payroll figures provide business owners with critical information about their business in minutes.” Who should use it: “TriNet is a great option for growing businesses since it offers PEO services that can be easily turned on and integrated with its many other tools and features. For businesses that are expanding and evolving rapidly, having the option to fully outsource their HR with a single PEO solution is a great future option. TriNet is also a solid choice for employers that are already established with their accounting software since there are direct integrations in place with the most popular providers.” [Book a Meeting]( [TriNet]( Follow Us... [TriNet LinkedIn]( [TriNet Instagram]( [TriNet YouTube]( [TriNet Facebook]( [Our HR Services]( | [HR Trends & Insights]( | [Pricing]( | [Let's Connect]( © 2024 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. 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