01/27/2022

Review Your Employee Stipend Policies for the Way We Work Now

Pandemic-induced workforce shifts matter

The move from centralized offices to hybrid and fully remote workplaces has changed the conversation around staff stipends. For example, a commuter benefit might no longer be as valuable to employees as a budget for speedy internet access or a productive home office.

And that shift leads to questions about what, exactly, employees can or should cover.

It can also present an opportunity to stand out in a challenging hiring market, said Laurie Enke, a human resources consultant with the Employers Council. She noted that many employers have been slower to make changes with the presumption that a return to the office would be happening in short order. But as that hasn't happened, the mindset might be changing.

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