{"product_id":"9781259712289","title":"Employee Benefits","description":"Course Overview by Author: Employee benefits refer to compensation other than hourly wage, salary, or incentive payments. Benefits programs are characterized by: Protection, Paid Time Off, and Accommodation and Enhancement.\u003cp\u003eProtection programs - provide family benefits, promote health, and guard against income loss caused by catastrophic factors such as unemployment, disability, and serious illnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaid time-off policies - compensate employees when they are not performing their primary work duties, for example, vacation and holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccommodation and enhancement benefits - promote opportunities for employees and their families, including stress management classes, flexible time, and tuition reimbursement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText Overview: Practical approach. Commonly referenced by HR practitioners. Contains 12 chapters, organized into 4 parts: (1) Introduction to Employee Benefits; (2) Retirement, Health Care, and Life Insurance; (3) Services; and (4) Extending Employee Benefits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains a chapter outline, learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, and 2 brief cases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030575300848,"sku":"9781259712289","price":199.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781259712289_p0.jpg?v=1763704063","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781259712289","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}