A) Ishwell Inc. is a growing company that just hired its 30th employee. Up until this point, they have offered single-coverage benefits to all full-time employees. They do not have a group plan, but rather they have purchased individual plans for each employee who needs insurance. The average age is 41, the average length of service is 5 years, the average salary is $75,000, and 70% of their workforce is women, and of those in the plan 60% of them are also covered under a spousal plan. They can decline applying for coverage if they wish. They are ready to consider adding a group plan. Using your HR knowledge, please respond to the following questions: Discuss whether or not Ishwell should move to a group plan?

A) Ishwell Inc. is a growing company that just hired its 30th employee. Up until this point, they have offered single-coverage benefits to all full-time employees. They do not have a group plan, but rather they have purchased individual plans for each employee who needs insurance. The average age is 41, the average length of service is 5 years, the average salary is $75,000, and 70% of their workforce is women, and of those in the plan 60% of them are also covered under a spousal plan. They can decline applying for coverage if they wish. They are ready to consider adding a group plan. Using your HR knowledge, please respond to the following questions: Discuss whether or not Ishwell should move to a group plan?

Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781285193946

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

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Chapter9: Attracting And Retaining The Best Employees

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