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Business Consulting and the Small Market
Many small businesses spend their short lifetimes, struggling
and floundering, before they finally go belly up. While the
average person tends to support small businesses and will claim
that they prefer 'mom and pop' stores, the fact remains that...
Federal Government Contracts Under $25,000 for Small Businesses
“Federal Government Contracts Under $25,000 for Small Businesses”
© Copyright 2005
By Robert Moment
Did you know that federal procurements under $25,000 don’t undergo the normal bidding process? That means that if you’re a small business...
Five Strategies To Strengthen Your Company’s Financial Management
Too many businesses wait until a crisis occurs before they start to focus on improving their financial management. Often, by that time, it can be too late. By setting aside an hour now to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your...
International business for small and mendium companies
Small business and medium size business. What can they do, and where can these businesses expand to? Is it real to go to international business stage? How it's possible? What regions are best for foreign investors? I will try to explain you...
Permission Email Marketing Tips for Offline Small Business Owners
Unless your small business is situated under a rock, you've
probably heard something about email marketing by now, and you
may have even wondered if it's time for your small business to
get into it.
In its simplest terms, email marketing...
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Small Businesses and the Benefits of Offering Benefits
Small businesses comprise over 97% of employers in Canada and the United States. Despite the significant number of small businesses, these smaller companies tend to offer fewer health-oriented programs than larger corporations. Research indicates that today’s employees are more likely to accept a position in a company that offers an attractive benefits package. The necessity for small business health insurance is becoming a more pressing matter for employers.
The evidence garnered from employee satisfaction surveys given in over 1000 large and small businesses in Canada clearly supports the importance of health benefits. In addition to being a determining factor in the decision to join a company, many employees stated that being offered health benefits directly impacted their performance at work. Employees indicated that having health coverage gave them an increased sense of wellness, knowing that they were protected in the event of illness or emergency. As a result, employees felt that they were less likely to miss work due to stress (a decrease in absenteeism). The survey results also indicated that employees were more loyal to their company when they felt that they were adequately provided for.
Small business health insurance is easily implemented. It is prudent of the employers to carefully assess the needs of their employees before opting for a benefits plan. The plans may be offered as optional in order to appeal to only
those who require health insurance. For interested employees, flexible benefits that are tailored to their individual needs may also be offered.
In the last few years, there has been a rise in the more progressive companies towards implementing programs that help to improve the overall performance of employees. Many companies now recognize the need for increased attention to the needs of their employees and are subsequently attempting to offer useful resources and support systems. Lifestyle improvement programs that work to promote physical and mental health are being implemented. Companies are also making changes to the physical and social environment of the workplace, thereby making coming to work a more enjoyable event.
Implementing small business insurance has the potential to positively impact an employer. By offering health insurance, small businesses are able to remain competitive in today’s job market. Perhaps most significant is that the employees’ commitment to work is strengthened and all businesses rely on the efforts and talents of those whom they employ.
About the Author
Anna Dorbyk is the editor for Canada Health Insurance and is a graduate student in Communication Studies at Concordia University. For more information on health insurance for Canadians please visit www.canada-health-insurance.com.
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