A major challenge of human resources managers is to build awareness of and engagement with an employer's benefit offerings. This includes strategies and tips to drive employee elections in core and voluntary offerings during the open enrollment period, as well as ongoing promotion and utilization of benefits throughout the year. Topics also include overall employee engagement in the workplace... culture, productivity, satisfaction.
As more budget cuts loom, Gov. Chris Gregoire is moving toward reopening contracts with Washington state employee unions to renegotiate health care benefits.
