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BEYOND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: What Makes a Company Truly Great?

Achieving greatness is not as hard as you might think. It’s all about getting the building blocks right: making wise business decisions, setting the right example, cultivating culture, hiring and supporting talented people, and treating them well.

Be flexible … and give control to employees

Giving employees the flexibility to adjust their schedules for family commitments, working from home, or spending time on special projects encourages a positive, engaged workforce.

When employees have more control over decisions that affect them they feel empowered and happier. For example, a defined benefit plan where employees can assemble their

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