As employers continue to vie for talent, many acknowledge a need to provide best-in-class, competitive benefits packages. But how do you identify best in class or compare what you’re offering to similar companies? You need a keen understanding of what peer groups offer, the ability to make a persuasive case for change, and access to data that supports a need for change.
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How Benchmarking Helps Determine the Fairest of Them All
By Karen English, Senior Vice President, Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group Company
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