When Employees Know the Benefits of their Benefits

Cathie Leimbach • August 13, 2024

Many workplaces offer valuable benefits in addition to salary and wages. When employees understand the true value of these benefits, they generally feel that the company cares about them and their families. Retention increases because employees are less likely to leave on a whim or for a small increase in pay.


However, workplace benefits have the most impact on employee retention when employees understand their value. For instance, the cost of an employee's health insurance, often fully or partially covered by the employer, can be substantial. Tell your employees how much you are paying each month for this valuable coverage. Don’t leave them in the dark.  


Another common practice is for employers to match portion of the employee’s contributions to their retirement plan such as a 401(k). This can greatly increase retirement savings. And, when employees understand the power of compound interest they are more likely to start retirement savings at a young age to benefit from this employer-funded boost to their account.


Additionally, employers often pay for life insurance equivalent to one year's salary. Employees and their families appreciate the financial security this provides in the event of a tragedy.



Offering such benefits and ensuring employees understand their value strengthens employee commitment and retention. 

The Performance Gap: Why Half Your Team is Burning Out

By Cathie Leimbach • September 30, 2025
Based on insights from James Hewitt's "Regenerative Performance" Something's not adding up in today's workplace. While companies demand more from their teams, the results tell a concerning story. Research shows that 50% of employees now show clear signs of burnout, and an alarming 73% feel disconnected from their work. James Hewitt, performance expert and author of "Regenerative Performance," points to a critical mismatch. We're asking people to perform at peak levels without giving them what they need to recover and recharge. Think of it like a smartphone. You can't expect your phone to run at full power all day without plugging it in. Yet that's exactly what we're doing to our workforce. We pile on meetings, deadlines, and pressure while cutting back on the very things that restore energy: breaks, development time, and meaningful connection. The solution isn't working less—it's working smarter. Hewitt's research reveals that sustainable high performance comes from balancing intense effort with intentional recovery. Teams that build in time to recharge actually outperform those that push through exhaustion. Smart leaders are already making the shift. They're protecting their people's energy as carefully as they manage their budgets. Because burned-out employees don't just hurt themselves—they hurt the bottom line too. Want to dive deeper into this issue? View The Burnout Crisis to understand the full scope of this workplace challenge. "Sustainable high performance comes from the rhythm of oscillation—not from the intensity of effort alone." —James Hewitt

Why Boring Beats Brilliant

By Cathie Leimbach • September 23, 2025
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