Building on the last discussion, conduct research to identify examples of innovative benefit
practices. A great example is SAS, Inc. A useful starting point is an Internet search using phrases
such as “best companies to work for.” What are some of the more innovative benefits practices
that you found? Search for research articles examining any two of these innovative benefits. What
did you find about their influenceon employee retention, engagement, or satisfaction? Beyond
those three outcomes how are employee benefits being used in a broader strategic sense. For
instance, how might we use out benefits to reflect the type of organizational culture we want our
employees to experience.
Now, imagine you hold a decision-making position for an organization. We are in what we believe
to be at least a 3 year slow down. How might you suggest making adjustments to our benefits
offering that brings the best in cost reduction but the least in terms of damage to morale?
