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.