Nevada County's Human Resources (HR) department participated in Gallagher’s 2022 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey and was identified as an organization that excelled in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing. Nevada County HR was recognized for its comprehensive framework for strategically investing in benefits, compensation, and employee communication to support the health, financial security and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure. Designations like Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer help current and potential employees understand and appreciate an organization’s workplace culture and people strategy; important differentiators as employers compete for talent in a tight labor market. Over 4,000 employers met the first line criteria and were asked to submit their entry; out of those, 493 have been given this distinction globally.
Nevada County is one of only four employers in Northern California with this coveted distinction.
“Having great benefits is not just the right thing to do, but it’s how we’ve been able to attract and retain the talented and dedicated team members that make up Team Nevada County. We embarked on a total benefits transformation in 2020 to include the creation of a Fiduciary Committee for our Deferred Compensation program. That transformation saved the County over $350K annually and increased employee benefits. Recognition of our commitment through this award is greatly appreciated and indicative of the professional and dedicated HR staff I have the distinct pleasure to work with,” said Nevada County Human Resources Director Steve Rose.
As a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer, Nevada County was assigned points based on its relative performance in:
- Planning horizons for the benefits and compensation strategies
- Extent of our wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- Use of an HR technology strategy and its level of sophistication
- Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year
- Use of a communication strategy
- Strategically leveraging HR as force multiplier
“Nevada County was recognized as a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer because of how they approach organizational priorities with a long-term outlook; provide high-quality, high-value benefits; and build and solidify a strong organizational culture through their communications,” said William F. Ziebell, CEO of Gallagher's Benefits & HR Consulting Division.
“In doing so, Nevada County invests in the whole employee by providing distinct and relevant wellbeing resources that will attract and retain talent.”
About the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis
Gallagher's U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize (100-999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000 or more FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2022 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing.
