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28 The Authority | October 2024 9 Health and wellness resources – Offering mental health hotlines, virtual counseling sessions, and fitness apps prioritizes employee well-being, showing that their health is valued. 10 Paid volunteer time – Encourage community engagement by offering paid time off for employees to volunteer with charities, fostering purpose, fulfillment, and team bonding. 11 Mentorship programs – Mentorship facilitates knowledge transfer, career development, and employee engagement, strengthening the company's talent pipeline. By pairing junior employees with experienced mentors, the program fosters professional growth, skill development, and a sense of belonging. It can be easily scaled based on employees, roles, and organization. 12 Professional development opportunities – Today’s employees value learning and development programs for their growth. Investing in employee development programs, like online courses and workshops, shows a dedication to long- term success. 13 Summer hours – Offer summer hours, like closing early on Fridays, to boost employee morale and work-life balance during vacation season. 14 Employee recognition programs – Emotional salary, including nonmonetary components that make employees feel valued, leads to higher job satisfaction. Regular recognition for contributions boosts happiness at work. Employers can publicly acknowledge outstanding performance, showing appreciation doesn't always require a monetary reward. 15 Employee discount program – Employers can offer discounts tailored to employees' interests, improving financial literacy, and boosting loyalty. Note that exclusive discounts vary in benefits based on partnerships and negotiation. To learn more about low- or no-cost benefits, contact Clyde Villa at cvilla@ NISBenefits.com or 800.627.3660. -------- i □ H DOM D □ i □ S Hawke McKean& Sniscak LLP 1 www.hmslegal.com : ATTORNEYS AT LAW Whitney E. Snyder wesny d er@ h ms l ega l .com 717-703-0807 , . � �:·� :- i�g1:1liti;n is t a , m�i� ---- .,, � e � � � ow ; the wa y ! Judith D. Cassel jd casse l @h ms l ega l .com 717-703-0804 �--: Todd S. Stewart tsstewart@ h ms l ega l .com 717-703-0806 Representing Businesses, Municipalities, and Individuals affected by Government regulation, including: Public Utility • Cannabis • Environmental Renewable & Conventional Energy Grants • Professional Licensure 100 North 10th Street • 2nd Floor • Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-1300 • Fax: (717) 236-4841 • www.hmslegal.com Clyde Villa is a pub- lic-sector insurance spe- cialist with 25+ years of experience at National Insurance Services. He is a licensed insurance representative with a Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS) designation. He specializes in life, disability, vision, and dental insurance for schools, cities, and counties in Pennsylva- nia, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia.