• People Inc. offers health insurance for full time employees. Dental and vision coverage is offered for full and part time employees. When compared to industry benchmarks, People Inc. contributes more to the cost of employee health insurance than most employers.
• Employees can also pay for certain health care expenses with pre-tax dollars through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA). An FSA or HSA can help to cover the cost of eligible items, including physician and prescription co-payments, glasses or contacts, dental bills or childcare expenses for dependent children (FSA only) under the age of 13. 

Full time and part time employees begin accruing paid time off (PTO) immediately upon hire. PTO can be used for vacation, sick or personal days. A PTO buyback option is also offered.

Full time and part time employees may participate in the 401(k) plan upon the completion of six months of service. People Inc. makes a matching contribution of .30 cents on the dollar up to 3% of annual compensation.

This benefit allows you to access up to $750 of your earned wages before your scheduled payday, giving you more freedom to manage your expenses. We know that financial flexibility is crucial. This program allows “on-demand” cash from your paycheck prior to the normal payday, if you have logged hours. This can help bridge the gap between paychecks, alleviating stress that comes with unplanned costs, and puts expense management on a timeline that works for you. The Earned Wage Access platform is accessible through a mobile app.

People Inc. offers paid time off for the loss of a significant loved one, including the loss of a pet.

• Employees who work on a People Inc. designated holiday will receive an additional hourly premium above their regular rate of pay.
• Employees working in a direct care capacity on overnights and weekends will receive a shift incentive.

New York State enacted a provision in the NYS budget allowing for the payment of bonuses to "recruit, retain and reward heath care workers" meeting specified eligibility requirements. People Inc. is participating in this program.

• Paid Orientation: New employees to People Inc. are provided with a comprehensive new employee orientation specifically designed for their position. This fully paid training gives employees the confidence they will need to be successful in their new roles within the agency. In addition to the required training classes for one’s position, optional classes such as American Sign Language (ASL), Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and our National Traffic Safety Institute (NTSI) classes are also offered regularly.
   
• Three-Month Check In: Additional training is provided at the three-month mark to check in with employees and to support them as they start their careers with us. For employees interested in advancement, we offer an entire Leadership training series of courses to prepare our future leaders. We have also designed and developed site specific training and are happy to work with anyone not only in the agency, but across New York State as well.

• Tuition Assistance: People Inc. values education. Employees who have completed six months of service, or more, are eligible for tuition assistance for courses started and satisfactorily completed while actively employed at People Inc. Coursework eligible for reimbursement must be offered through an accredited or approved educational institution or program of higher learning. Online courses and certifications are also included. Course of study must be related to your position at People Inc. with the intent that job performance will be improved or there will otherwise be a direct benefit to the agency. Courses must be approved by your supervisor and the Human Resource Department.
   
• Professional Fee Reimbursement Plan: Active employees who have completed six months of service with the agency are eligible to apply for reimbursement. Professional Fee Reimbursement Benefits are available for the cost of eligible professional licenses and professional organization dues incurred during an employee’s employment with the agency. Professional Fee Reimbursements expenses will be combined with Tuition Reimbursement expenses.
   
• The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will forgive the balance remaining on any eligible student loans after 10 years for borrowers that work full time for 10 years at a public service job or a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Only payments made after October 1, 2007, qualify. People Inc. is a qualifying not-for-profit.

Our goal is to identify and develop employees who have the desire to advance their careers at People Inc. We provide both internal and external learning opportunities, while outlining and communicating clear career paths for employees. We aim to provide opportunities for learning both in person and at a distance with engaging and interactive topics, activities and instruction to reinforce the information needed to provide services at a high level. We promote behavior that is consistent with our agency mission, vision and values. People Inc. is truly is where your world and career open up!

A Conflict Resolution Process for People Inc. Employees
People Inc. recognizes from time to time an employee may encounter a problem, question or concern, that if left unresolved, could affect job satisfaction and work performance. Employees are encouraged to voice their concerns about how the application of an agency policy has affected them. An "open door policy" provides access to any member of management with whom an employee wishes to express a concern. However, when an employee is faced with a situation that has not been satisfactorily resolved by traditional means, the Peer Review process may be used. Peer Review is a formal problem-solving system designed to resolve employee conflicts quickly and fairly.