Communicating Employee Benefits

Communicating Employee Benefits—A common challenge in employee benefits is effectively communicating the benefits in place for participants. With more channels than ever for relaying information, clear communication requires knowledge and skills in strategies and measurements. This course will explore best practices and new strategies in communicating benefits to plan participants and measuring the plan for success. Take a deep dive into communication budgets, new technology, measuring results and more! Gather with your peers and experts in the field for two days of learning these strategies, what has worked for others and how to implement these ideas into your own plans. Gain confidence that your plan communication is on the right track, and find new ways to improve through networking and learning from experts when you attend this course!

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Topics covered in this course:

• Communication strategies
• The changing role of employee/participant responsibility
• The legal and regulatory environment
• Influencing participant behavior
• Sources of communication
• Communications budget
• Creating a communication plan
• Administrative issues
• Soliciting feedback 
• Measuring results
• Technology tools and solutions

Standard Class times

• Day One: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Day Two: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Accelerated Class times

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon