This report will approach the main differences between mandatory and extra benefits offered by companies in British Columbia, Canada and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to their employees. The market chosen is telecommunications, in which Telus Corporation and Tim Brasil are both part of, each in its home country. As the companies differ by its laws and rights for each country or region, the mandatory benefits offered by the companies are not the same. Moreover, the cultural differences are reflected in Human Resources field as well, so many extra benefits provided to the employees are also distinct. On the other hand, as the multinational companies increase in Brazil, North American corporations are good references regarding HR subjects. Brazil The first …show more content…
n.d.). The company has a good reputation among its employees and customers and they are one of the most sought out places to work in Canada. They provide great perks and attractive incentives, like extended dental and health care coverage. Here we can find the benefits offered by Telus: • Paid Vacation: 3-week paid vacation after the first year on the job. BRAZIL X CANADA: BENEFITS FOR WORKERS 7 • Home office: Employees have the opportunity to work from home some days per week. Telus provides extra payments for internet bills in this situation. • Paid time off to volunteer • Discounts with partner companies like hotels, cars, and events • Medical and dental insurance: they provide $750 per year for insurance (dental and eye care) • Discounts at TELUS: all the employees have discounts on phones and accessories, and also 40% off on internet. • Pension and retirement plan matched up to 6%. Conclusion After analyzing the list of benefits of each company, we can conclude that Telus and Tim have a similar method to attract employees regarding the benefits they offer. The countries where the organizations are located, however, have different rules and