--- title: "Post Coronavirus: Leveraging Benefits & Compensation" description: Right now, many employers may be facing hard decisions that lead to layoffs, furloughed employees, and reduced pay. That's why now is a good time to take image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/compensation%20b.jpg --- ![Post Coronavirus: Leveraging Benefits & Compensation](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/compensation%20b.jpg) # Post Coronavirus: Leveraging Benefits & Compensation - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - Post Coronavirus: Leveraging Benefits & Compensation [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 07/22/2020 [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/post-coronavirus-leveraging-benefits-compensation#postComment) 1 Minutes *2.5 minute read* Right now, many employers may be facing hard decisions that lead to layoffs, furloughed employees, and reduced pay. That's why now is a good time to take a moment and look towards the future, specifically how the pandemic will change the types of benefits offered to employees. Post coronavirus, many employers want to leverage their benefits (including compensation) to meet the evolving needs of their current and prospective workforce. **Benefit Considerations** Employers should take the following needs into consideration when developing plans for the post-coronavirus employment market: - Paid sick leave – Many employers are expanding their paid sick leave. It’s a valued benefit to ensure that an employee can take care of themselves or a loved one. - Expanded PTO – Paid time off is seen as a valuable perk. - Flexible scheduling – Employees may still be balancing caretaking and personal responsibilities while schools, day cares, etc. are still closed. Flexible scheduling is an attractive benefit. - Remote work options – Is it feasible within your organization? Employees are interested in flexible work arrangements or the opportunity to work remotely if possible. - Additional health benefits – Providing services such as an employee assistance program, telehealth services, or mental health support are attractive benefits to employees.   **Workplace Safety** The ability to work in a safe environment is one of an employee’s top priorities. Employers should evaluate if they have created a safe and healthy workplace post coronavirus. This may include items like social distancing, wearing face masks, and increased office cleanings. When recreating safety practices or considering a reopening, follow local health official guidance and review the up-to-date guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   **Employee Relations** The last few months have been taxing for everyone. Keep this in mind when you are sharing good or bad news with your employees. Consider surveying your employees to get a current feel for their thoughts on their benefits and compensation. When making any changes or updates, communicate to them clearly in a transparent and timely manner. [Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin%20-%20Leveraging%20Benefits%20in%20Post-coronavirus%20Compensation.pdf) for more details. [![Anoka-Hennepin School District Case Study](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3325505/8b976330-049c-4968-b0d0-27c99793732b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3325505/8b976330-049c-4968-b0d0-27c99793732b) *This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.* --- #### Tag: [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19) #### Share: - [Follow us on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.nisbenefits.com/post-coronavirus-leveraging-benefits-compensation) - [Follow us on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.nisbenefits.com/post-coronavirus-leveraging-benefits-compensation&text=Post%20Coronavirus:%20Leveraging%20Benefits%20&%20Compensation) - [Follow us on Linkedin ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.nisbenefits.com/post-coronavirus-leveraging-benefits-compensation) - [Follow us on Pinterest ](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.nisbenefits.com/post-coronavirus-leveraging-benefits-compensation&text=Post%20Coronavirus:%20Leveraging%20Benefits%20&%20Compensationdescription=2.5%20minute%20read%20Right%20now,%20many%20employers%20may%20be%20facing%20hard%20decisions%20that%20lead%20to%20layoffs,%20furloughed%20employees,%20and%20reduced%20pay.%20That's%20why%20now%20is%20a%20good[...]&media=https://info.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/compensation%20b.jpg) --- [ #### Reporting Employee Compensation for FFCRA Leave ##### Previous Post ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/reporting-employee-compensation-for-ffcra-leave) [#### Revised FMLA Forms Issued ##### Next Post ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/revised-fmla-forms-issued) ### Leave a Reply This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### Category - [Legislative News (1149)](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) - [Health Insurance Solutions (504)](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions) - [COVID-19 (209)](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19) - [Ancillary Benefits (175)](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/ancillary-benefits) - [Mental Health (122)](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/mental-health) ### Popular Posts [ Steve Smith ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/steve-smith) 02/16/2024 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions) [ Understanding Embedded vs. Nonembedded Deductibles ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/understanding-embedded-nonembedded-deductibles) [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 02/09/2026 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) [ IRS Releases 2027 Health Plan Cost-sharing Limits ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2027-health-plan-cost-sharing-limits) [ Valerie Ortiz ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/valerie-ortiz) 02/17/2026 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ The Administrator's Corner](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/the-administrators-corner) [ 4 Employee Wellness Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2026 ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2026-employee-wellness-trends) [ Dina Lubben ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/dina-lubben) 11/14/2025 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) [ Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Make GLP-1 Drugs Affordable ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/trump-administration-plan-glp1-drugs-affordable) --- ## Related Posts [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Ancillary Benefits](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/ancillary-benefits), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19), [ Mental Health](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/mental-health) [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 08 January, 2024 #### [2024 Employee Benefit Trends](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2024-employee-benefit-trends) 4 minute read Since the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have faced challenges in attracting and… [Read More](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2024-employee-benefit-trends) [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19), [ Mental Health](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/mental-health) [ Steve Smith ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/steve-smith) 20 December, 2023 #### [2024 Health Plan Compliance Issues](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2024-health-plan-compliance-issues) 4.5 minute read Employers should be aware of the compliance issues impacting their health plan… [Read More](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2024-health-plan-compliance-issues) [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19) [ Steve Smith ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/steve-smith) 05 July, 2023 #### [Important Information for HDHPs Regarding COVID-19 and Preventive Care](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hdhps-covid-19-and-preventive-care) 2.5 minute read The IRS recently issued Notice 2023-37, providing updated guidance for high… [Read More](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hdhps-covid-19-and-preventive-care)