Discuss how employers might reduce costs in some of
the major benefits areas in order to better finance their strategic
organizational initiatives (in order for the organization to survive). What are
some of the options available (in the health care area, in benefits for
retirees, educational reimbursements, etc.)? You might look to see what some
employers are doing in order to save money; or, read or talk with financial
experts from organizations or other HR professionals.

Your initial response should not consist solely of
opinion statements, but be supported by factual information. As references, you
may use your textbook or other articles and resources. Remember to use APA
format for in-text reference citations.

In your responses to classmates, you may discuss what you learned from their
posts, what surprised you about their posts, and/or how their posts relate to
things that you have read about or experienced in your own life.Discuss how employers might reduce costs in some of
the major benefits areas in order to better finance their strategic
organizational initiatives (in order for the organization to survive). What are
some of the options available (in the health care area, in benefits for
retirees, educational reimbursements, etc.)? You might look to see what some
employers are doing in order to save money; or, read or talk with financial
experts from organizations or other HR professionals.Your initial response should not consist solely of
opinion statements, but be supported by factual information. As references, you
may use your textbook or other articles and resources. Remember to use APA
format for in-text reference citations.

In your responses to classmates, you may discuss what you learned from their
posts, what surprised you about their posts, and/or how their posts relate to
things that you have read about or experienced in your own life.