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Applying an eMASS Customization Program as a Research Tool to Evaluate Consumer Benefits
Published on: September 27, 2019
Summary
Managing employee benefits within a total rewards strategy maximizes your investment in talent. This approach ensures benefits programs align with overall compensation and company goals for a better return on investment.
Area of Science:
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Business Strategy
Background:
- Employee benefits are a significant corporate investment.
- Current practices often involve independent management of benefits programs.
- This siloed approach may hinder optimal return on talent investment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the value of integrating benefits into a total rewards framework.
- To explain the operational advantages of a holistic total rewards strategy.
- To provide actionable insights for implementing integrated benefits management.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of total rewards principles.
- Review of best practices in benefits administration.
- Case study perspectives on integrated program management.
Main Results:
- Aligning benefits with total rewards enhances talent investment value.
- Integrated programs improve employee perception and engagement.
- Strategic benefits management drives organizational success.
Conclusions:
- Managing benefits within a total rewards framework is crucial for maximizing talent investment.
- A cohesive strategy optimizes program effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
- Employers should adopt a holistic approach to benefits and total rewards.
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