Employee feedback sought on open enrollment, wellness programming; respond by Monday

For the sixth year in a row, Human Resources-Benefits is seeking employee input and feedback about the recent benefits open enrollment as well as overall health and wellness offerings at the University. Employees (excluding graduate staff) at West Lafayette, Northwest (Hammond and Westville) and Fort Wayne who are benefits-eligible and did not take the survey following completion of their benefits open enrollment are encouraged to participate in the brief, two-part survey regarding both of these topics. The survey is open; responses are requested by Monday (Nov. 15).

Each year, the benefits department, stakeholder groups and LHD Benefits Advisors analyze employee perspective via the survey results and then use that data and information as part of the building blocks for future benefits packages and wellness offerings.

“Based on our understanding of annual survey data, our overall wellness planning continues to address and works to meet the needs of our diverse population,” says Candace Shaffer, senior director of benefits in Human Resources. “These surveys play an important role in how we communicate and what we do moving forward related to programming, services and more. Participating in this survey is the best way for our Purdue community members to share their opinions, experiences and suggestions that help move us forward, and we hope to see a high level of engagement from the Purdue community again this year.”

Today, the University offers many no-cost wellness programs through its Center for Healthy Living on the West Lafayette campus and the Healthy Boiler Program.

“Survey results tell the story of how and what impacts Purdue employees when it comes to their benefits and overall well-being and provide the foundation from which we build future programming and offerings around the five pillars of the Healthy Boiler Program – behavioral health, financial wellness, physical health, social wellness and work-life integration," Shaffer says.

Purdue remains dedicated to ensuring convenient access to health care and wellness opportunities. The survey results provide helpful information to help do so.

Questions can be directed to Human Resources at 765-494-2222, toll-free at 877-725-0222 or via email at hr@purdue.edu.