Activity #1

This is an INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT.

Part 1, 40 PTS - Record and Upload your presentation to a youtube account; post a LINK to that youtube presentation as an initial post in this discussion thread.

Part 2 10 PTS - Watch and comment on at least two of your classmates' presentations

Part 1

Create 5-7 minute presentation (recorded and uploaded to the discussion thread as a media file) that introduces your classmates to ONE SPECIFIC discretionary benefit practice or current benefit trend. This should NOT be a general overview of many trends or offerings. Pick ONE and spend some time learning more about it.

I plan on creating a google drive folder of your presentations so that your classmates can access/watch these as well!

To be included in the presentation:

• Explain the one specific benefit/benefit trend so your classmates clearly understand what the employer is providing to the employee
• Explain WHY it is a timely topic (e.g., what problem does it help employers address for their employees or themselves?)
• Describe specifically how this particular benefit / trend will be useful to recruit and retain top talent
• Spend a little time during your presentation addressing the COST implications of this specific trend/offering. How will employers know they are getting VALUE for their investment here?
• Any compliance/legal issues that need to be understood or considered?
• What should employers consider when deciding HOW to COMMUNICATE this information to their employees?