Publications
Benfield Business-Health Leadership
In this issue…
Perspective
Influencing Senior Management—Part 2: Dear Santa, I want an Auto Mechanic for Christmas.
by Chuck Reynolds: President, Employer Practice — contact chuckr@benfield.com
This fall, we lost the auto mechanic that had been our family’s ‘go-to guy’ for everything from regular maintenance, to major repairs, to advice about buying a used car for the kids. Oh, he didn’t die. Rather, after a series of questionable calls and quality problems, he lost our trust.
So, we’re in the market for a new mechanic, and you can bet that the question: Who’s your car guy? will be among my holiday party conversation starters. My question will find its place among others in same vein: Who’s your stylist? Do you know any reliable handymen? and “Nice fire… (more)
Interview with Chris McSwain
Practical Advice for Engaging Your C-Suite and Transforming Culture
The Guiding Principles of Chris McSwain
by Scott Thompson: President, Health Care Practice — contact scottt@benfield.com
Chris McSwain is Director of Global Benefits at Whirlpool Corporation, a global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with 73,000 employees and nearly 70 manufacturing and technology centers around the globe... (more)
Benfield Minute
In the spring of 2009, members of Benfield’s Employer Market Intelligence Research Panel* ranked the government interventions they thought would most likely improve the health care system. As seen in the responses below, the panel believed it would be most useful for the federal government to leverage its purchasing power to drive technology, quality and lead other key market reforms. Conversely, panel members... (more)
Worth Reading
This month's collection is focused on how to build relationships in your organization and sell ideas to senior management...
On Scope
Four upcoming conferences that you should consider… (more)