2019 Employee Friendly Workplace Report DERIVED FROM THE 2019 FOX CITIES BENEFIT SURVEY
Table of Contents Methodology & Overall Results .................................. 1
Employee Friendly Work Options .......................... 6
Participant Demographics .......................................... 2
Medical Insurance Offered by Employer ............... 7
Paid Time Off .................................................................. 4
Financial Support for Childcare ................................ 8
Parental Leave ................................................................. 5
Incentives (Perks) for Work-Life Balance .............. 9
Survey Partners and Sponsors SURVEY CONDUCTED AND ADMINISTERED BY:
EMPLOYEE FRIENDLY FOUNDING SPONSORS:
EMPLOYEE FRIENDLY FOUNDING PARTNER:
SURVEY PARTNERS:
Methodology & Respondents The Fox Cities Benefit Survey was conducted from August 7th through September 13th, 2019. The 244-question survey was administered and distributed by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. The geographic scope of distribution extended beyond the Fox Cities (Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties) to include all Northeast Wisconsin counties. The Fox Cities Chamber expanded survey distribution with the assistance of numerous partners across Northeast Wisconsin including; Fox Valley SHRM, NE Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance, United WayFox Cities, First Five Fox Valley, Childcare Resource and Referral Center as well as economic development organizations and chambers throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Overall, the survey had 243 respondents representing a wide variety of industries and company sizes. Approximately, 187 respondents reported operations in the Fox Cities region. However, it should be noted that many respondents reported operations in more than one county and/or multiple counties. Although the survey is not statistically valid, it is intended to provide human resource professionals and those making benefit decisions with data-backed insights about the current benefit landscape in the region. These data-backed insights are intended to help discover trends and provide guidance as the workplace evolves. In this report, several questions were identified from the survey that focused on “Employee Friendly Workplace� benefit policies and practices. As employees across generations seek to navigate an
optimal work-life environment, employers must adapt in order to compete for talent by understanding that highly-sought-after benefits are necessary in reshaping the workplace of today. As a result of the annual benefit survey in 2018, an advisory group consisting of industry leaders in the Fox Cities has worked to launch the Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace Initiative and Certification Program. This collaborative effort, led by the Fox Cities Chamber, was created for the primary purpose of providing a supportive work environment while attracting and retaining top talent in the Fox Cities. In an effort to encourage participation, respondents were offered access to the survey results at no cost. The complete survey will be distributed to participants on November 1, 2019. Non-participants will have an opportunity to purchase the results online at foxcitieschamber.com. The cost will be $150 for Fox Cities Chamber members and $200 for nonmembers. More information about the Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace Initiative and Certification Program can be found at foxcitieschamber.com.
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Participant Demographics RESPONDENT EMPLOYEE SIZE
1,000+ 6
Size of Company
Size of Company
5 500-999 4 100-499 3 50-99 2 10-49
1-9 1 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Number of Respondents
Respendent Identified Industry RESPONDENT INDUSTRY
Other (please specify) Government Non-Profit Construction Service Manufacturing Financial 0%
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5%
10%
15%
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20%
25%
30%
2019 Employee Friendly Workplace Report Overall Benefit Package
Workplace Culture
Perks (Discretionary Benefits
Employee Engagement Survey
Onsite Amenities (Gym, Cafe, Childcare)
Adoption/Fertility
Employee/Dependent Scholarships
Paid Volunteer Time
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement Advancement
Student Loan Repayment
Pension Plans
Retirement Plans
Childcare Care
Flexible Work Schedules
Wellness Program
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Schedules
Poor
Paid Holidays
Below Average
Parental Leave (Birth & Adoption)
Above Average
Paid Time Off
Good
Wage/Salary Increases
Weighted Averages
Participant Demographics
PARTICIPANT PERCEPTIONS OF BENEFITS
How generous would you consider your employer’s benefit package in comparison to other organizations?
Excellent 10
9
8
7
6
Average 5
4
3
2
1
Non-existent 0
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Paid Time Off Policies Paid time off can include vacation, illness, appointments and family care. Levelhealthcare of Service Employee Receives
LENGTH OF SERVICE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE 120 HOURS OF ANNUAL PTO
120 hours of Annual PTO
50% 45% 40%
0 TO SIX MONTHS
35%
7 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR
30%
2 YEARS
25%
3 YEARS
20%
4+ YEARS
15%
ACCRUED
10%
NEGOTIATED
5% 0%
PAID VACATION PROVIDED IN THE FIRST YEAR
Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, Non-Exempt
Paid vacation provided in the first year 30% 25% NONE 20%
ONE WEEK TWO WEEKS
15%
Three THREEWeeks WEEKS ACCRUED
10%
NEGOTIATED PRORATED
5% 0%
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Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, Non-Exempt
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Parental Leave EMPLOYER OFFERS PAID MATERNITY EMPLOYER OFFERS PAID PATERNITY offers PAID disability) Paternity leave offers PAID Maternity LEAVEEmployer (Not including short-term disability) leave (Not (Not including short-term LEAVEEmployer
including short-term disability)
90%
80%
80% 70%
No
70%
No
60% Yes, less than 3 weeks 50% Yes, 3-5 weeks 40% Yes, 6-8 weeks 30% Yes, 9-11 weeks 20% Yes, 12 weeks or more 10%
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
(Not including short-term disability)
90%
Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
0%
Salaried, Non-Exempt
EMPLOYER OFFERS PAID PARENTAL Employer offers PAID PARENTAL leave for LEAVE FOR ADOPTING PARENTS adopting parents
Hourly
Yes, less Yes, 3-5 Yes, 6-8
Yes, 9-11
Yes, 12 w
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, Non-Exempt
No
Yes, 3-5 weeks
Yes, 9-11 weeks
Yes, less than 3 weeks
Yes, 6-8 weeks
Yes, 12 weeks or more
90% 80% 70%
No
60%
Yes, less than 3 weeks
50%
Yes, 3-5 weeks
40%
Yes, 6-8 weeks
30%
Yes, 9-11 weeks
20%
Yes, 12 weeks or more
10% 0%
Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, Non-Exempt
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Employee Friendly Work Options
Work Schedule Options Provided by WORK SCHEDULE OPTIONS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYER Employer 90%
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
80% 70% 60%
WORK FROM HOME/REMOTE WORK
50%
VARIABLE WORK DAYS/WEEKS
40% COMPRESSED WORK WEEKS
30% 20%
WORK HOURS ADJUSTED FOR SUMMER
10% 0%
Ho urly
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, NonExempt
"COMPANY CALLED" SNOW DAYS
“We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.” Arianna Huffington
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Medical Insurance Offered by Employer MONTHLY COST OF MEDICAL PREMIUM FOR FAMILY
Cost of Medical Premium for Family 70% 60%
$0
50%
LESS THAN $300 $300 TO $499
40%
$500 TO $699
30%
$700 TO $899 $900 TO $1099
20%
$1100 OR OVER
10% 0%
PERCENT OF EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUM FOR FAMILY
NA Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, Non-Exempt
% of Employer Paid Premium for FAMILY 40% 35% 0%
30%
1-19%
25%
20-39%
20%
40-59% 60-79%
15%
80-99%
10%
100%
5% 0%
NA Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
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Salaried, Non-Exempt
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Financial Support for Childcare Does the employer provide financial support for childcare?
DOES THE EMPLOYER PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDCARE? 100%
On-site childcare
90%
On-site childcare
Provides 50% or more expense for childcare
80% 70%
Provides50% 25-49% or more expense provides or more expense for childcare for childcare
60% 50%
Contributes to a Flexible Spending Account25-49% (FSA) foror childcare provides more
40% 30%
expense for childcare
Provides options for back-up dependent (childcare and/or eldercare) to a Flexible contributes
20% 10% 0%
Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, NonExempt
Spending Account ( FSA) for Offers a Flexible Spending Account childcare (FSA) for childcare
“A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected.” Author Unknown
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Incentives for Work/Life Balance
Ameneities or services ("PERKS") provided by Employer
AMENITIES OR SERVICES “PERKS” PROVIDED BY EMPLOYER 60%
private area with refrigerator for nursing or expressing mothers preferred parking for pregnant moms
50% 40% 30%
concierge services (dry cleaning, oil change, online order pick-up etc.) pet insurance
20% 10% 0%
Hourly
Salaried, Exempt
Salaried, NonExempt
vacation stipend and/or vacation savings program
“You can’t do a good job if your job is all you do.” Katie Thurmes
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FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE:
HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS:
A flexible work schedule allows an employee to work hours other than the traditional hours established by the company. This offers an employee the opportunity to design their own work schedule and provides flexibility to address issues that arise in their personal life.
These benefits may include generous health and dental insurance coverage. In addition, employees may have access to the following on-site amenities such as: wellness clinic and coaching, fitness center and cafeteria. Off-site benefits might include: wellness education, gym membership subsidies and wellness rewards.
REMOTE WORK: Allowing employees to work away from the work site. An employee may work from home or from some other remote location some or all of the time. Remote work reduces and/or eliminates commute times and allows for flexibility in work schedule.
PARENTAL LEAVE: An employee benefit package may include paid or unpaid leave for the birth, adoption or acceptance of a foster placement of a child. Parental leave includes maternity and paternity leave.
CHILDCARE: Provides employees with support of childcare in a variety of ways such as, on-site day care and/ or financial subsidies for day care. Other forms of assistance might include referrals to reliable childcare and coordinating placement at day care facilities in close proximity to the company.
EMPLOYEE FRIENDLY WORKPLACE: Employers offering comprehensive benefit packages that promote and encourage work-life balance for all employees. Employee Friendly Workplace policies focus on a supportive work environment to better engage employees.
To learn more about the Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace Initiative and Certification Program, or the benefit survey and its results, please contact Jennifer Brown, Director of Existing Industry & Innovation at the Fox Cities Regional Partnership by phone at 920.734.7101.