Develop: How Can Higher Education Institutions Redesign Benefits to Deliver Cost Savings Without Eroding Trust or Value?
- How can HR teams in higher education balance financial mandates with employee expectations in a politically and culturally sensitive benefits environment?
- What data sources (employee surveys, enrollment behavior, cost‑to‑impact modeling) are most effective in guiding benefits decisions and building credibility with campus stakeholders?
- How can institutions identify benefits changes that are cost‑positive while still strengthening recruitment, retention, and morale for both staff and faculty?
- What governance and communication approaches help benefits redesign feel transparent and values‑aligned rather than purely cost‑driven?