As part of the total compensation paid to employees, benefits serve functions similar to pay. Benefits contribute to attracting, retaining, and motivating employees. Different employees look for different types of benefits. Employers need to examine their benefits package regularly to see whether they meet the needs of today. Employers need to communicate effectively so that the benefits succeed in motivating employees. Employees have come to expect that benefits will help them maintain economic security. Even though many kinds of benefits are not required by law, they have become so common that today’s employees expect them.