Joan is finding that her current benefit package does not meet her needs as it appears to be a "one size fits all" approach. What would Joan likely recommend to her employer to improve her satisfaction with the benefit package?
A) Impose a wage and salary freeze in order to expand the benefits offered
B) Use a cafeteria benefit plan and let the employee select the benefits within a set monetary limit
C) Lower commission rates for sales people in order to expand the benefits offered
D) Pay employees an additional amount in order to purchase their own external benefits plan
E) Offer only the benefits that are required by law

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By using a cafeteria benefit plan, Joan's employer can allow her to select the benefits that are most important to her within a set monetary limit. This approach provides more flexibility and customization to the benefit package, which can increase employee satisfaction. Imposing a wage and salary freeze or lowering commission rates could negatively impact employee morale and incentivize employees to seek work elsewhere. Paying employees an additional amount to purchase their own external benefits plan may not be feasible for all employees, and offering only the benefits required by law may not be competitive or attractive to employees.

Joan Is Finding That Her Current Benefit Package Does Not