A key to attracting and keeping satisfied workers is to ensure they feel they are receiving fair and unbiased compensation for the work that they do. This does not mean that the highest paid employees are necessarily the most satisfied employees; in fact, their wages are just one part of the equation. There are a host of other direct and non-monetary benefits that can complete the total compensation package you are able to offer your employees.

Employers are using a variety of formal benefits, such as health insurance and retirement saving plans. Examples of innovative and non-monetary benefits, such as flex-time and work-sharing, are also growing. In all cases, the compensation and benefits you offer must be meaningful to each individual employee if it is to be effective in keeping your workers motivated and working for you.