The Airvet Blog

Kim Duck, the VP of Global Benefits at News Corp sat down with Brandon Werber, CEO and founder of Airvet to delve into the changing landscape of employee benefits. With over two decades of experience in the field, Kim emphasized the importance of understanding wellness through a multifaceted lens. Tune in below for tips on how to craft an engaging benefits package.

Key tactics for updating your benefit strategy

For HR leaders wanting to update and improve their benefits strategies, it’s important to move beyond traditional offerings and actively engage with employees to understand their unique and changing needs. Regular, open communication is key to identifying what matters most to employees, particularly as new generations like Gen Z enter the workforce with distinct preferences and expectations. 

How can you get started?

• Start a continuous dialogue: Engaging in regular conversations with employees to gauge their needs and expectations.
• Keep on top of trends: Staying aware of trends in wellness and benefits, such as mental health support and flexible work arrangements is key to ensure you are surveying and checking in with your employees about what they’re interested in.
• Inclusive Programs: Work on thinking about the modern definition of family and expanding benefits to cover diverse structures, including caregiving situations and pets.

As Kim aptly said, “The more you talk, the better the relationship will be,” underscoring the importance of continuous dialogue between employers and employees. 

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