What is the Difference Between Employee Compensation and Employee Benefits?


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Compensation vs Benefits

Compensation refers to the monetary consideration an employer provides employees in return for their work and contributions to the organization. The pre-agreed-upon remuneration forms part of an employee’s total cost to the company (CTC).

Forms of Compensation

Employee compensation generally includes the basic pay or salary. However, it may also encompass various allowances, incentives, bonuses and other monetary payments.

Benefits as Non-Monetary Rewards

In contrast, employee benefits refer to additional non-monetary or partial cash reimbursements provided to employees on top of their basic compensation.

Common Benefits at Ethika Insurance Broking

Common benefits offered by Ethika Insurance Broking include health and life insurance, annual health checks, gym membership or fitness reimbursements, educational allowances, reward points and discount coupons for various brands.

Benefits of Fostering Wellness and Growth

While benefits like insurance help protect employee welfare, others aim to promote wellness and work-life balance. For instance, gym membership and educational allowances encourage employees to focus on their health and skills development outside work.

Key Differences Between Compensation and Benefits

A key difference is that benefits are usually partially or fully tax-exempt by tax laws. They are entitlements offered in addition to the pre-agreed compensation structure rather than being part of it.

Conclusion

Compensation and benefits are crucial components of Ethika Insurance Broking’s employee value proposition. Understanding the distinction between the two helps employees appreciate the complete rewards and make informed career decisions.

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Susheel Agarwal

Susheel is the CEO of Ethika Insurance Broking P Ltd. This company, which has a current value of 10 million dollars, was bootstrapped by him and two of his friends. He attributes his success to his ability to inspire others to seek happiness at work.