1. Prioritize unmet employee benefit needs
A recent survey found that according to employees, supplemental health benefits are in the top ten of unmet needs,1 making them worthy of consideration, especially in today’s competitive hiring environment.
Resolution: Study these offerings and how they help supplement a benefits package, such as alleviating gaps in health plans and covering out-of-pocket expenses related to health events.
2. Build benefits knowledge
Benefits can be confusing for employees along with HR teams that find their complexities to be challenging at times.
Resolution: Utilize vendor partners for resources and expertise to educate employees throughout the year in addition to supporting knowledge development within HR teams.
3. Lighten the load
Overwhelmed HR teams can lead to stress and impede their ability to stay focused on business priorities.
Resolution: Seek benefit vendors with advanced solutions capable of simplifying or owning processes, bringing relief to busy HR teams.