IMPROVING BENEFITS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Education Reform Now (ERN) is a non-partisan, nonprofit think tank
and advocacy organization that promotes increased resources and
innovative reforms in K-16 public education, particularly for students
of color and students from low-income families. ERN’s Human
Resources department engaged the Capstone team to research its
current benefits and rewards package and make recommendations
to remain competitive within the field. ERN also asked the Capstone
team to gather input on employee sentiment around culture
and recommend strategies to improve hybrid team connection.
The team conducted a literature review of the latest research on
hybrid teams and how to retain employees through compensation
packages that include rewards and benefits. The team conducted
an environmental scan that included a culture survey sent to all
employees, interviewed experts in the benefits field, and reviewed
peer organizations’ compensation packages. The team’s final report
provides recommendations on the optimal benefit package to offer
ERN’s employees, how to communicate those benefits clearly, and
strategies for improving culture at all levels.