Building Stronger Workforces: Cost-Effective Benefits & Online Enrollment for Tribal Employers
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)
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- 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
- Market comparisons (regional/national)
- Impact of benefits on turnover and job satisfaction
- Current challenges for Tribal employers:
3. Benefits Plan Design Strategies (5) minutes)
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- Tailoring benefits to align with Tribal values and workforce needs
- Examples of Tribal-specific solutions (e.g., family-inclusive coverage, culturally relevant wellness programs)
4. Technology for Enrollment & Administration (15 minutes)
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- 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
- Demonstration of online enrollment platform
5. Discovery Roadmap (10 minutes)
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- Step by step:
- Needs assessment and workforce analysis
- Review overall Human Capital Management integration
- Data Security
- Employee communication campaign
- Reduce payroll and billing discrepancies
- Reduce claims payment errors
- Additional Service Support (consulting, training, service team)
- Step by step:
6. Q&A and Closing (5 minutes)
- Open floor for questions