Interview with an employee from a Not-for-profit corporation
This corporation though it is a not-for-profit they had avenues that create funding for the company. They try to offer their employees benefits, encouraging them to stay due to their salary not as competitive as other companies. They offer things like working from home some days, assistant with job search upon leaving the company; this includes resume development help and job search tools. They also offer medical, pay for education/tuition reimbursement, paternity and maternity leave, including two weeks the second year for working mothers and fathers, 401K, medical for employees and their family, continue of health coverage (Cobra), and uniform to some departments.
The interviewee’s most important benefit was tuition reimbursement/pay for education and working from home and medical for both them and the family. The ability to advance oneself educationally is crucial. Knowing that the company will take that financial strain that having a degree has allows ease of mind. Having to pay for medical especially when having a young child or children, could be costly. Knowing that those costs are covered gives peace of mind and causes less worry about what will be done if something happens to any family member. Working from home allows someone to have minor wear and tear on the body and vehicle. It also allows the ability to spend more time with the family. Just knowing that you are close by to help your spouse with the kids is very important. It allows one to have more time to build a family relationship.
Looking at the things that my interviewee values, I see his point into what is essential. Having that educational option to advance one’s career could help with promotional ability, opening anyone for more pay, and building more management or leadership experience. Medical bills can be a strain on any and everyone. Even if I have to pay a co-payment, having that bill paid is better than paying the total cost that many medical bills cost. This will allow me to have more disposable cash and let my family have preventative care, allowing us to work on any issues our body may develop. Working from home for me is something I know I will personally enjoy. Having more time to spend with my toddler will be beneficial for me. I can use the extra time when I am home used to travel, and even the hours spent at work, I can have my child close to me while I work. I know it can be a bit distracting, but spending more time with my family will be great. One thing which was not mentioned that I value is 401K. Having the ability to save towards retirement is very important for me. Knowing that the money is taken out allows me to know that the disposable income that I have I do not need to take out to save towards retirement.
Everyone has different things they value regarding their job.
