Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing a Partnership with Working Advantage Plum Benefits for Employee Discounts - (Partnering with Working Advantage-Plum Benefits shall be free of cost to the city. The program operates on a commission basis from employee purchases, with no hidden fees or contractual obligations for the City), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PARTNERSHIP
WITH WORKING ADVANTAGE-PLUM
BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Whereas, by letter dated August 6, 2024, the Comptroller has requested legislation authorizing the City to partner with Working Advantage-Plum Benefits to provide exclusive discounts and special offers to City employees; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of providing employee perks to enhance employee engagement and retention; and
Whereas, Working Advantage-Plum Benefits is the leading Corporate Discount Program provider, offering exclusive discounts and special offers on services and experiences that employees value, including theme parks, attractions, hotels, electronics, fitness memberships, gift cards, live events, and more; and
Whereas, partnering with Working Advantage-Plum Benefits provides a cost-effective means of offering additional benefits to City employees, with no cost to the City; and
Whereas, new employees will have access to these perks from their first day of hire, providing immediate value and contributing to a competitive employment package; and
Whereas, the City had previously enrolled with Working Advantage in 2009, but the program was never introduced to employees, and now plans are in place to effectively communicate and promote the program through the Employee Benefits Specialist; and
Whereas, Working Advantage handles all customer service related to ticket and sale...
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