Repeated from Monday at 4:00 p.m.

Workplace Application: This session will address the importance of employee benefits compliance and an employee benefits strategy.

Like it or not, the administration of employee benefits is a compliance-driven area. However, administering employee benefits in a manner that conveys maximum value is also an important strategic initiative to attract and retain the right talent. This session will highlight those areas where good strategy intersects with strong compliance in a way that furthers both goals. Strong employee benefits compliance protects you from regulatory risks and employee claims. A good employee benefits strategy furthers business objectives by helping you attract and retain top talent. This session will show you how you can may address both of these important initiatives with the same best practices. You will learn how to:

• Employ the same best practices to further both strong employee benefits compliance and a strong employee benefits strategy.
• Maximize the strategic value of employee benefits in attracting and retaining top talent within the strict bounds of a compliance-driven area.