Guide
How to Communicate Benefits Changes When Switching Employers of Record (EOR)
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Key takeaways
- Switching EOR services impacts employee benefit plans: Even if the new provider offers an improved benefits package, employees may feel uncertain about the transition. Clear communication is key to maintaining employee satisfaction.
- Address concerns while highlighting advantages: Explain the changes, acknowledge potential challenges, and emphasize the new EOR solution’s long-term benefits.
- Leverage your new EOR’s local expertise: A strong provider offers guidance on employment contracts, compliance, and employee onboarding. Their customer support team can also assist team members directly.
Who will benefit from this guide?
As your organization expands, you may need an EOR that better supports your global hiring and compliance needs.
Transitioning to a new EOR can improve employment contracts and streamline employee onboarding. It can also be more cost-effective and provide a more competitive benefits offering. However, employees may worry about losing coverage, re-enrollment, or compliance changes.
This guide helps you proactively manage concerns and improve the overall employee experience.
Guide overview
Effective communication ensures a smooth transition. This guide covers:
- How to communicate benefits changes while reinforcing stability
- What support employees need during the switch
- How your new EOR can help with compliance and engagement
- When and how to provide updates for maximum clarity
- We also provide template messages to simplify the process.
What’s included?
- How to explain benefit changes to employees
- Strategies to ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions
- How your new EOR can support you with employment contracts and compliance
- Message templates for effective employee communication
By following this guide, you can improve employee satisfaction, reduce uncertainty, and set your team up for long-term success.