Open, honest communication is a key sign of a healthy workplace, and this particularly applies to your benefits plan. Benefits are often a confusing and even unpleasant topic for employees who are tired of paying too much for low-quality care, but you and your advisor can change the narrative around benefits by encouraging transparency and thoroughness when discussing them with your employees.

As you work to change your benefits plan for the better, you should also be communicating these changes to your employees in a setting that encourages questions and honest opinions. The more you communicate with your employees about their benefits, the more likely they'll be to do everything in their power to use the tools and strategies built into the plan.

An atmosphere of communication

In discussions about benefits or anything else within the workplace, your employees should feel comfortable communicating with you. Verbal praise and tangible rewards (which you can offer through your benefits plan through bonuses or paid deductibles) are crucial to sending a positive message to your workers and reminding them of their value within your business.