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United Hospitals makes flex fly.

M M Markowich

    The Personnel Journal
    |November 5, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Employers can successfully implement flexible benefits programs by clearly communicating value to employees. United Hospitals demonstrated this by involving managers and developing a comprehensive communication strategy to explain the benefits of the new program.

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    Area of Science:

    • Human Resources Management
    • Organizational Psychology
    • Employee Benefits Administration

    Background:

    • Employers are increasingly shifting benefit costs to employees.
    • This shift necessitates clear communication to ensure employee buy-in.
    • United Hospitals faced challenges in transitioning to a flexible benefits program.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore strategies for convincing employees of the value of flexible benefits.
    • To analyze the effectiveness of employer communication in benefit program adoption.
    • To understand how to make a flexible benefits program successful.

    Main Methods:

    • Involvement of management in the planning phase of the benefits program.
    • Development and implementation of an extensive communication program for employees.

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  • Analysis of employee perception and adoption of the flexible benefits program.

    • Main Results:

    • The flexible benefits program was successfully implemented.
    • Employee understanding and acceptance of the new benefit structure were achieved.
    • Managerial involvement was crucial in program acceptance.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective communication is key to the successful adoption of employee-paid benefits.
    • Engaging managers in the planning and communication process enhances program success.
    • A well-communicated flexible benefits program can be beneficial for both employers and employees.