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The words “open enrollment” are known to cause employees’ eyes to glaze over. But it is possible to create true engagement — and better benefits selections.
Year after year, research shows that of the 155 million Americans that rely on employer-sponsored coverage, most spend mere minutes selecting their benefits during open enrollment. The first step to course correcting? Stop talking about benefits just once a year.
Stephanie Schomer is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News. She was most recently the deputy editor of Entrepreneur magazine and previously held positions at Entertainment Weekly, … Read full bio
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