Building Stronger Workforces: Cost-Effective Benefits & Online Enrollment for Tribal Employers

Apr 01, 2026
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Description:

After payroll, benefits is frequently the second highest operating cost for employers. In this session we will discuss ways to maximum your return on your benefits investment. We will review strategies to improve access for members and help attract candidates to compete for the best applicants.

Presentation Outline:

1. Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Panel introduction and background
  • Brief agenda overview

 
2. The Tribal Workforce Landscape (10 minutes)

    • Current challenges for Tribal employers:
      • Competition for talent in gaming and hospitality sectors
      • Rising insurance costs and administrative burdens
      • Importance of cultural values in benefit design
    • Why benefits matter for attraction & retention:
      • Market comparisons (regional/national)
        • Plan options: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, telehealth
        • Increasing options with Supplemental Benefits
    • Impact of benefits on turnover and job satisfaction

3. Benefits Plan Design Strategies (5) minutes)

    • Tailoring benefits to align with Tribal values and workforce needs
    • Examples of Tribal-specific solutions (e.g., family-inclusive coverage, culturally relevant wellness programs)
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4. Technology for Enrollment & Administration (15 minutes) 

    • Demonstration of online enrollment platform
      • Employee self-service portal (mobile-friendly, secure, multilingual options)
      • HR dashboard for streamlined management
      • Compliance and reporting features
    • Cost savings through automation and reduced paperwork
    • Data Security
    • Ease of use for employees across multiple locations

5. Discovery Roadmap (10 minutes)      

    • Step by step:
      1. Needs assessment and workforce analysis
      2. Review overall Human Capital Management integration
      3. Data Security
      4. Employee communication campaign
      5. Reduce payroll and billing discrepancies
      6. Reduce claims payment errors
    • Additional Service Support (consulting, training, service team) 

6. Q&A and Closing (5 minutes)

  • Open floor for questions

Speakers
James Downing
James Downing
Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson, Benefit Administration Servies, Practice Leader - Bolton
Camille Mercier
Camille Mercier, CEO - Spirit Mountain Casino
Maria Cordell
Maria Cordell