Built to Care

Commitment to Employee Well-Being

At Benchmark, we truly believe in our core value to exceed our clients’ expectations through employee well-being. We approach employee well-being holistically and offer a number of benefits to help every employee be their best self.

Development

Learn and Grow

  • Benchmark University
    • Our training program offers teammates internal and external opportunities to grow and develop, and to live our core value of Leadership — Learning, Leading, and Getting Results. You can register for courses by reaching out to Angela Hendrix in Training & Development.
    • Benchmark University Course Guide lists all courses offered.
  • Field Leadership Academy
    • Introduced in 2024 to grow and develop our field leaders, this six-month series meets every other week and prepares teammates to lead in both technical and soft skills.
    • Contact Angela Hendrix and Bill Lastinger for more details.
  • Career Pathing
    • Building Talent are our core competencies or soft skills that make us uniquely Benchmark, at every level of the organization. This is a great tool you can use with your manager to grow and develop in your career.
    • Contact Angela Hendrix in Training & Development to learn more about how to use our Building Talent tool in development conversations.
    • Ready or interested in your next role at Benchmark? Explore our Job Descriptions in SharePoint.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Our tuition reimbursement program exists to support employees who wish to pursue further education to enhance their growth and professional development, maintain and improve their job-related skills, and contribute positively to the Benchmark’s goals.
    • Application and Policy
  • Professional Conferences
    • Conferences are a strategic investment benefiting our employees and the organization. They allow us to continue to develop skills, network, grow personally and professionally, stay ahead of industry trends and innovation, collaborate, increase efficiency, and more.
    • Reach out to your leader/manager to discuss if there’s a conference in line with your role that can help in your personal development and growth of the business.
  • Employee Resource Groups
    • Also known as clubs or committees, Benchmark offers many opportunities for employees to feel a sense of belonging and connection, develop personally and professionally, build relationships, and support each other in shared interests. Reach out to an individual group’s champion to learn more.
    • List of Employee Resource Groups
  • Professional Organization Access
  • Leadership Development
    • We value growing our team from within and strive to provide opportunities to learn, develop, and stretch for all our people.
    • If you’re interested in talking about what might be a specific fit for you and your goals, reach out to Angela Hendrix in Training & Development.
  • Leadership Lancaster
    • Each year, Benchmark sponsors one teammate to participate in Leadership Lancaster’s annual Core Class series. For emerging and existing leaders, the 12 full-day and two evening sessions offer teammates the opportunity to further develop leadership competencies, learn about nonprofit governance, explore community service, network and build relationships, build personal skills, and grow their knowledge of the County and Region.
    • To learn more, visit LeadershipLancaster.org, discuss with your Manager, or reach out to Angela Hendrix in Training & Development.

Engagement

Stay Connected

  • First-Year Support
    • As a new hire at Benchmark, we want you to have space to both give and receive fresh feedback on your experiences and integration into Benchmark. Throughout your first year, you can expect a variety of touchpoints and interactions.
      • In-Depth Orientation with Introductions to all departments
      • New Hire Welcome Gifts
      • First Day Check-In
      • First Week Feedback
      • 30-Day Check-In
      • 90-Day Review and Survey
      • 6-Month Check-In
      • Annual Check-In
  • Continuous Feedback Collection
  • Intern Program
    • “Built to Lead” Internship Program: Office and field summer internships. All Interns are paired with a Coach to be their mentor for the summer. Our Internship program creates the future workforce of Benchmark. We invest in this program to invest in our future team. Interns are given meaningful work, opportunities to lead, additional training, connection events (both fun and volunteer-based), an opportunity to present to their peers and leaders, and an overall meaningful experience to help them decide if Benchmark is a fit for them, as well as this industry.
    • Internship Program
  • Predictive Index
    • Benchmark uses the Predictive Index to help our new hires get acclimated to their team by providing insights into their personalities and their team’s personalities. We utilize the PI to help our current teams better understand each other and work together as well. The Predictive Index is a suite of behavioral assessment tools that provides organizations with insights into the behavioral drives and needs of their employees and candidates. It combines behavioral science with intuitive software to help businesses make informed hiring decisions, develop leaders, and enhance team dynamics. The PI system is rooted in over 60 years of research and is designed to predict workplace behavior effectively.
    • PredictiveIndex.com
  • New Employee Referral Program
  • Mentorship Program
    • Mentorship helps strengthen team member engagement. Mentors are a quality connection for Team Members and live out Benchmark’s value of Leadership as they inspire and encourage Mentees.
    • A Field Guide for Benchmark Mentors
  • Employee Recognition and Appreciation
    • Birthday Celebrations and Gift Card
    • Anniversary Recognition Emails and Service Awards
  • Schedule Flexibility

Safety

Safety Focused

Wellness

Prioritize Your Health

  • Truman Counseling: Free, unlimited counseling services for you, your spouse, and dependents up to age 26
  • Student Loan Assistance: Eligible employees receive up to $100 per month ($6,000 lifetime cap) paid directly to student loan servicer for qualified educational assistance
  • Your Money Line: Free, unlimited 1:1 financial guidance, education, courses, and tools, including integrated accounts, credit monitoring, and more. Also available to spouses and dependents up to age 26.
  • Healthy Rewards: Optional program to earn potential money off your medical premiums which includes annual on-site bio-metric screening
  • Nutritionist and Wellness Coach: Access to certified nutritionist available to discuss your personal health goals
  • Fitness Center: Self-service fitness room located at our Brownstown, PA, office available to employees and immediate family members. A fitness room is also available at the Ellicott City office for employees to use.
  • 401(k) with Retirement Plan Investment Advice: Company 401(k) plan with company match, offering both traditional and ROTH contribution options. Registered investment advisory services offered through Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability: Full-time employee benefit covering 60% of gross wages when unable to work due to a non-work related illness or injury

  • Company Paid Life Insurance: Company paid benefit that provides a financial safety net for employees and their beneficiaries
  • Benefits: Review all benefits available and plan summaries via our benefits explorer landing page.
    • Medical: Capital Blue Cross coverage plans available offering two choices, PPO or Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP).
    • Health Savings Account (HSA): Tax-advantaged savings account that allows individuals to save for future qualified medical expenses when enrolled in HDHP
    • AblePay: A unique, no-cost, program that provides savings and flexible payment terms on out-of-pocket medical expenses. No fee to sign up!
    • Connect Care 3: Confidential benefit to employees and their dependents covered under Benchmark’s health plan at NO additional cost offering patient advocacy, nurse navigation, chronic disease management, nutrition education, and tobacco cessation.
    • Capital Healthy Blue Rewards: Subscribers of our medical plan and spouses are eligible to earn up to $100 in gift cards by completing certain eligible activities within the calendar year

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