Strategies and Solutions for an Evolving Workforce
Chicago has one of the world’s most diversified economies. The city’s history of innovation across industries, from manufacturing and publishing to finance and biotech, has always attracted top talent. Major corporations and digital startups strive to retain employees who want personalized support and career growth. Hospitality, construction, and other businesses that rely on contract work seek flexible voluntary benefits, so employees can pick what they need. No matter your industry, we can provide a Chicago employee benefits plan that’s sustainable and tailored to your workforce.
Achieve your short- and long-term employee benefits goals
We understand there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to employee benefits. With shifts in workplace culture, rising health premiums, and other trends, Chicago employers have a lot to consider. It’s important to meet your employees’ needs today, while also preparing for their future challenges. We can help with strategic benefits planning and implementation in the following areas:
- Cost management – Analyze cost drivers, optimize spending, and develop a multi-year plan for sustainable results.
- Personalization – Craft affordable options, including executive and voluntary benefits that support your employees at every stage of their careers.
- Communication – Increase employee engagement with effective communication and provide clear guidance on enrollment and performance.
Explore our range of products and services
When crafting your Chicago employee benefits plan, we leverage our regulatory experience and knowledge of local trends to ensure our suggestions are feasible and cost-effective. Each part of your plan, including the examples listed below, can be personalized to address the challenges you and your employees face every day.
- Health care cost management – Whether fully insured or self-funded, we can help your organization navigate rising premiums. Our Chicago employee benefits brokers will build you a multi-year roadmap that prioritizes employees and maximizes your investment.
- Pharmacy benefits management – Highly utilized by employees, pharmacy can account for 20% or more of your medical plan costs. Our Chicago employee benefits brokers help you keep pace with rising drug prices by vetting your contract terms and finding you opportunities to save money.
- Executive benefits – Chicago’s business and finance sectors often need added resources and protection for their C-suite. Our Chicago employee benefits specialists in private wealth management and risk services, among other areas, can help you choose the right options.
- Voluntary benefits – From telehealth to pet insurance, voluntary benefits can make a meaningful impact in the lives of your employees. In fact, 77% of employees want them. We can help you choose supplemental health care, financial wellness, and lifestyle benefits that work for your organization.
- HR technology and benefits administration – The right infrastructure can be a game-changer when it comes to efficiency and communication. We can help assess technology platforms, compare vendors, and even consult on custom solutions.
Once you launch your Chicago employee benefits plan, we assist with your benefits communication strategy. Reinforce enrollment deadlines, share healthy lifestyle tips, and introduce your latest plan enhancements with year-round messages. This strategy can be a powerful way to get feedback from employees on how you can adjust and expand your benefits options in the future.