LibrarySpot MuseumSpot PeopleSpot ShoppingSpot TripSpot Three-quarters of companies in the United States and Canada have problems finding qualified employees, according to a survey by the William Olsten Center. As a result, employers have been doing some homework on how to attract and retain workers. Beefed-up benefit packages designed to charm and pamper good workers. Sprint Sprint is ringing in new employees with a program that finances continued education and matches employee contributions to educational institutes.
Sprint also buys homes that are later made available for employee purchase.
A lactation program allows new mothers to breastfeed while on the job. Take a look. Nat'l Federation of Independent Business Helps small business owners offer benefits like the big guys. The organization also advise small business owners on government programs and grants. Jennifer Hale View more articles , questions , lists , or tips .