Researching Report

Scenario:

Pat Overbridge, the CEO of Overbridge LLC, will implement a new employee benefit in 2018 to supplement the current benefits package.  Currently, all full time employees receive health care coverage, dental coverage and the option to contribute to a 401k plan.   The following new benefits are currently under consideration:

1) Wellness Program:  A program in which Overbridge LLC would provide employees with options to maintain a healthier life style (i.e. personal coaches, gym memberships, etc.) in exchange for a reduced health care premium.  The reduced premium would only occur if the lifestyle change was documented (i.e. personal coach validation or proof of gym use), or

2) Paid Family Medical Leave Benefit: A program in which qualified employees would be provided with up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave per year.  Currently, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave per year.  See the following link for more information on FMLA:  https://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.   

The Human Resources Department conducted a survey to collect primary data from employees regarding their preferences for the new benefit options.  The results of the survey are provided within the Module. The primary data supplied in the survey is the only primary data you should use in your report! Do not spend time making up imaginary surveys or interviews. Instead, spend your time doing credible secondary research.

Mr. Overbridge asked you to evaluate the survey data (primary data) and supplement these data with outside research (secondary sources) that would help him determine which benefit option he will implement.  The secondary sources should include credible data from third party researchers or from companies that have implemented similar benefit practices.     

Well-thought out arguments for and against the option you choose to research are required.  Mr. Overbridge also expects your recommendations to reflect the research and data presented in the report. Personal opinions are irrelevant.