Want to Win the 2019 Talent War? Try Offering These Unique Benefits

Group of freelancers are working on the new design project in the modern coworking space.

  Competition for talent in 2019 has been intense — and there’s no indication that it will get any easier. That was the overriding theme of last week’s Team KC Training Camp, an annual talent leadership summit sponsored by Morgan Hunter. Much of the program focused on steps companies should take if they hope to… Read More »

Employees Are Starting to Use More Vacation Days

  For a long time, American workers were wary of taking time off work — but that is changing. In 2016, workers took an average of 16.8 days off compared to 16.2 days in 2015. While the increase amounts to less than a full vacation day, it is still a significant increase following a 15-year… Read More »

Problem with Employee Retention? It Could Be Your Benefits

  In recent years, the job market has experienced significant improvements. The unemployment rate continues to decline and job seekers are entertaining multiple offers. In this post-recession job market, employers need to be competitive to land top talent. One of the most important things employers can do to attract and retain highly sought-after professionals is… Read More »