QWE Practice Guideline: 140: Enhance productivity through both monetary and non-monetary incentives

Target group: Any organization that employs or supports individuals with disabilities

Practice Description

All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement, and paid time off options.

Resources Needed

Subject matter experts/trainers

• Human Resource expert to implement and manage benefits program

Implementation Process

Process

• Each employee is offered a comprehensive benefits package when hired
• Benefits include medical and dental insurance
  • Employees can choose between three different employer-sponsored plans
• Employees have access to an on-site primary care clinic, which is fully staffed by medical assistants, nurse practitioners, and a physician
  • This service comes at no cost to employees
• Eligible employees can participate in an organization-matched 403B retirement plan, which includes a prorated vestment schedule and full vestment after 6 years of employment
• Employees accrue paid time off benefits throughout the year along with paid holidays
• Employees can take time off to seek medical treatment and for periods of incapacitation
  • Absences can be excused with proper medical documentation

Documentation

• Policies and procedures to define all details of the benefits program

Outcomes/Results

• Individuals
  • Employees feel appreciated and valued for their hard work and effort
  • Employees feel included in organizational success
• Organizational
  • The organization helps employees lead a better quality of life and manage their work-life balance
  • The organization remains competitive within the local job market and retains a loyal workforce

NPA: Ready One Industries
Location: El Paso, TX
Date Submitted: 2015
Website: http://www.readyone.org/

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