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Provider:
Cornell University-ILR (View Profile)
Topic(s):
Human Resources > Employee Benefits
Who Should Attend?
Human resource generalists, individuals who have recently acquired responsibility for benefits administration and/or planning
Full Seminar Description
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of employer responsibilities for worker benefits. Take an in-depth look at the key aspects of benefits, alternatives for your organization and approaches for containing costs. Topics include legally mandated benefits and strategies and objectives for a total program. Keywords: human resource, human resources. Fee per person: $1395. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments.This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of employer responsibilities for worker benefits. Whether benefits planning or administration is your only responsibility or just one of many demands on your human resources "plate," you will find this workshop invaluable. You will take an in-depth look at the:
- Key aspects of benefits
- Alternatives for your organization
- Approaches for containing costs
KEY TOPICS
- The evolution and current status of employee benefits
- Strategies and objectives for a total program
- Legally mandated benefits
- Regulatory issues and requirements
- Group welfare plans: design and administration
- Medical coverage options
- Dental programs
- Disability income-replacement plans
- Survivor protection options
- Wellness initiatives
- Consumer driven health plans
- Flexible ("cafeteria") programs
- Retirement income and capital accumulation plans: design and administration
- Traditional (defined-benefits) pension plans
- Savings/401(k) plans, profit-sharing
- Managing "pay-for-time-not-worked" benefits
- Minimizing and containing costs
- Communicating with employees
- Effectively utilizing internal and external resources
- Emerging trends and issues for the future
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
HR generalists who require a comprehensive overview of the benefits function or individuals who have recently acquired responsibility for benefits administration or planning.Sponsor Background:
- Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
- Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
- Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
- Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
- Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
- The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.
Substitution and Cancellation Policy
Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.
PLEASE NOTE: CORNELL NO LONGER ACCEPTS REGISTRATIONS WITH THE "BILL ME" OPTION. ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE EITHER BY CREDIT CARD OR PROOF OF PAYMENT SUCH AS A PO NUMBER.
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