Thanks, Erin: I never considered the increased vacation time. Will have to think about that nand how we might use it.
Jim
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jim wieszczyk
Director
A Second Chance Animal Shelter
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-03-2023 09:36 AM
From: Erin Dams
Subject: Benefits??
One huge benefit at my shelter for full-time staff is 4 weeks of vacation (PTO) annually, along with some paid holidays and sick leave. I live out-of-state from my family, so the extra time off is incredibly helpful for me. In comparison, my previous job that was at a for-profit company (with a much higher pay) only gave me 2 weeks vacation for the first 4 years, and then I got 3 weeks PTO starting at 5 years employment. I wouldn't have gotten to 4 weeks of PTO until I was there 10 years.
Some other unique benefits we have that I like:
- discount for our personal pets at a local vet clinic the shelter partners with,
- one waived adoption fee for any animals each year at the shelter (we can apply that to ourselves or a family member),
- pet bereavement leave
All of our staff (full and part-time) also just got a $100 gift card for a local shoe store so we could get new work shoes - this was my first time getting this benefit, but apparently our management team does this kind of partnership every couple years for work shoes.
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Erin Dams
Roanoke Valley SPCA
Roanoke VA
Original Message:
Sent: 03-28-2023 08:28 AM
From: jim wieszczyk
Subject: Benefits??
How many small non-profits provide or offer a benefit program for staff? We don't, and it sure affects (negatively!) our ability to attract and keep already underpaid and stressed employees. I'm guessing its a common problem...is it???
#OrganizationalManagement
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jim wieszczyk
Director
A Second Chance Animal Shelter
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