Moraine Park Technical College was recently recognized for its comprehensive framework for strategically investing in benefits, compensation, and employee communication to support the health, financial security, and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure. In Gallagher’s 2023 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey, the College was identified as an organization that excelled in implementing successful strategies for managing people and programs.
Moraine Park employs over 400 professionals who contribute to the growth of higher education resources in the district. Designations like Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer help current and potential employees understand and appreciate an organization’s workplace culture and people strategy; important differentiators as employers compete for talent in today’s labor market.
“Our employees are what make Moraine Park a wonderful place to work, learn and grow,” Bonnie Baerwald, Moraine Park president, said. “I am so proud of the work they do every day to provide educational services to our communities, and ensuring our organization and benefits meet the needs of our current and future employees remains a strategic priority for the College.”
As a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer, Moraine Park was assigned points based on its relative performance in:
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- Plan horizons for benefits and compensation strategies
- Extent of the wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- Use of an HR technology strategy and its level of sophistication
- Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year
- Use of a communication strategy
“Moraine Park understands that high employee expectations haven’t budged in the changing labor market and have regularly examined their formula to attract and retain talent,” said William F. Ziebell, CEO of Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting Division. “In doing so, Moraine Park utilizes data, workforce feedback tools and clearly defined policies to provide competitive benefits and experiences that their employees value.”