A strong and robust employee benefits package is often the key to attracting and retaining quality employees. Every employee's contribution makes a significant difference to the success of the business.

Employee benefits include health, life, disability, vision, and dental insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and flexible spending accounts. These benefits can provide personal and financial security for employees while helping businesses increase productivity and improve employee morale.

In addition, discretionary executive benefits can be used strategically to help employers retain and reward key employees, recruit top-notch talent, and provide additional compensation to selected employees.

A business is likely to design an employee benefit package as its benefit foundation, then gradually and selectively add executive benefits as needed.

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Employee benefit plans are governed by strict and complicated IRS regulation. Executive benefit plans often have tax implications and other considerations. Consequently, employers may choose to seek professional guidance from an Employee Benefit Specialist before designing a comprehensive benefit package.