In today's competitive employment landscape, many organizations recognize that employees are their most valuable asset. To attract and retain top talent, employers must go beyond competitive salaries and create holistic and meaningful employee benefits packages that address diverse workforce needs.   Understanding and addressing employee benefits gaps is crucial for employers who aim to create an engaged, supported and satisfied workforce.   Well-rounded benefits packages often translate to enhanced employee well-being, boosted retention rates and a positive work culture. This article highlights proactive steps employers can take to identify and assess gaps in employee benefits offerings.  Employer considerations: How to identify employee benefits gaps   Identifying gaps in employee benefits offerings can be a complex task, as it requires a careful assessment of employee preferences, trends and organizational resources. Consider the following strategies for...

Getting employees informed, engaged and enrolled in their benefits can seem like an insurmountable feat. Employees sometimes ignore important emails regarding their benefits and wait until the enrollment deadline to ask questions. These 11 guiding employee benefits communication and enrollment questions can help you gauge your current communication efforts to find areas of improvement. 11 Employee benefits questions employers should ask themselves When thinking about your communication efforts, know that not every organization is the same. Some organizations may have more bandwidth than others, making it easier to generate materials or assist employees with their questions. Take a moment to reflect on your communication efforts and answer the following questions: Does your organization regularly send benefits descriptions to employees at least one month before open enrollment? Does your organization conduct in-person or online benefits meetings with employees prior to enrollment? Do yo...