In the past few years, many workers in both the public and private sectors have been questioning the value of their benefit packages. Many employees of state governments, local municipalities and school districts have either gone on strike or threatened to do so because they perceive that their health insurance, retirement plans and wellness benefits are not as financially secure as they could be.
While most employers don't have to worry about unions in this day and age, the threat still exists in some industries. Additionally, even those types of jobs where labor unions don't exist can still be susceptible to the suggestions of public sector workers. In short, staff members that are not pleased with the packages that they're guaranteed on top of their salaries can be very difficult to negotiate with.
That's why executives and human resources departments need to come together and agree to supplement their efforts with the counsel of an employee benefit adviser. The years of experience that advising firms bring to the table will be the most valuable tools for finding top-notch benefit plans and insurance benefits. With a cost-effective set of options and comprehensive benefit coverage, employees will have no reason to demand more from an employer.
