Action: What Practical Steps Can You Take to Launch a Data‑Driven Benefits Review in a Higher Education Context?

  •  Where are the largest gaps today between benefits cost and perceived value on your campus, and which area could you review first for maximum impact?
  • What employee data (surveys, utilization, open enrollment trends) can you immediately use to assess which benefits matter most to your workforce?
  • What low‑cost or cost‑neutral benefits enhancements could you pilot quickly to demonstrate that savings and employee value can coexist?
  • What success measures (cost savings, participation shifts, employee feedback, recruitment or retention signals) will you track to sustain leadership and employee buy‑in?