Total Compensation Letters

Jessica · August 2002

We would like to begin communicating with our employees about the total compensation package they each receive (combining cash wages and benefits).

Does anyone have a letter they like, use, and are willing to share that works to help employees understand what their real compensation is? I would like to begin this conversation, in a positive way, pretty quickly for two reasons. First, we are a not-for-profit which means our wages can be competitive but never over the top. We offer a great benefit package, and I would like to increase our employees understanding of what it is we really offer in exchange for their time and energy here. Second, as the cost of benefits rises, we may have to ask employees to make some tough choices and I would like to begin to work toward everyone's ability to make informed choices and suggestions.

Thanks to all for any help!

AnneLa · August 2002

We are also a non-profit and used a company called Employee Benefits Communications. They provided a great benefit statement at a very reasonable cost. We received such a positive response from our employees - they didn't realize how much their entire benefit package cost the company on an annual basis. They can be reached at [email]employee@bellsouth.net[/email]. Good luck!

Aletha · August 2002

I would like a copy of your statement faxed to me also. Sounds like a great HR tool. Thank you. Attn: Aletha (256) 547-9484.

Beate · August 2002

Hallo Jessica:

We have provided our employees with a benefit statement and had a very good response. Most employees don't realize how much the employer really has to pay to provide these benefits. I would be happy to fax you a copy of such a statement please provide me wiht your fax # our you may reach me at 615-345-7132.

Helena · August 2002

>Hallo Jessica:
>
>We have provided our employees with a benefit statement and had a very
>good response. Most employees don't realize how much the employer
>really has to pay to provide these benefits. I would be happy to fax
>you a copy of such a statement please provide me wiht your fax # our
>you may reach me at 615-345-7132.
>

Hi Beate:

Would you please fax me a copy of the benefit statement you have used.
This sound like a real good idea for me to use for our employees. My
fax number is: 714-619-6354

Thanks
Helena

E Wart · August 2002

If you will share, I would love a copy of this letter as well.
Thanks,
Ellen
770-981-3345 fax

E Wart · August 2002

If you would share, I would love a copy of this letter as well.
Thanks,
Ellen
fax 770-981-3345

Sally · August 2002

>We have provided our employees with a benefit statement and had a very
>good response. Most employees don't realize how much the employer
>really has to pay to provide these benefits. I would be happy to fax
>you a copy of such a statement please provide me wiht your fax # our
>you may reach me at 615-345-7132.
>
Beate:
I'd like a copy of your form as well. My fax number is 904-354-9238. Thanks!

Anita · August 2002

May I join the bandwagon please. I also would like it faxed or emailed to me. My fax # 503 289-8739 or email: [email]awallis@nwcontainer.com[/email] Thanks x:-)

makmhic · August 2002

I would love to have a copy also. My fax number is (207)622-7086. Thank you for sharing. Madeline

Human Resources Manager · August 2002

If you're willing to do one more, I'd love a copy. My fax number is 651-631-5958. x:D

Thank You!
Krista

JKK · August 2002

Dear Beate
I'm sure you are now sorry you offered to fax through the letter, but I would greatly appreciate a copy as well fax: 212 986 1188 or email [email]jkeast@bta.org.uk[/email] We were only talking about offering the same thing to our staff last week, also being a not for profit organization but very generous on our benefits. Thanks also to Jessica for asking for help in the first place.

durasupreme · August 2002

Please fax me a copy of your benefit letter also - My fax number is 320-543-3310. Thanks!

Gillian · August 2002

Me, too. Thanks Jessica. Fax 909-469-5489

Christina · August 2002

Hi. Add me to your list of interested readers. Please send a copy of your letter. Fax 508-457-2573. Thanks much. Chris

Andrea · August 2002

If you don't mind, I'd like a copy faxed to me, too. Thanks! (253) 846-3897

Lori B · August 2002

You should definitely do this. Any employer that passes up the opportunity to convey total comp costs, including benefits, to ees, is missing a grand opportunity... We periodically run articles about this in our company newsletter. Sometimes we use a pie chart that shows how much goes where for a John Doe ee, with simple bullet points summarizing the components of the package. The pie chart is eye opening. It includes all the insurance costs, retirement plan contributions, social security/medicare contributions, EAP cost, etc. We found it easy to put this together in house in Word.

Sassy Sue · August 2002

Please add me to that list of faxes as well. 225.752.1163
Thanks.

NaeNae55 · August 2002

Me too please! 785-232-3454

Thanks! You're a gem! xclap

wendymcentee · August 2002

I work for a broker in Tennessee and we use a program called Fringe Facts to provide total compensation letters to our clients. It sold by Benefit Software Inc. located in California. The program individualizes letters for each employee and can be used year after year.

If you are interested, contact Matt Leddick at 800-533-1388.

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