Advantages of Flexible Benefits: Programs 1.Employees choose packages that best satisfy their unique needs. 2.Flexible benefits help firms meet the changing needs of a changing work force. 3.Increased involvement of employees and families improves understanding of benefits. 4.Flexible plans make introduction of new benefits less costly. The new option is added merely as one among a wide variety of elements from which to choose. 5.Cost containment-the organization sets the dollar maximum. Employee chooses within that constraint. 9Advantages of Flexible Benefits Programs 1. Employees choose packages that best satisfy their unique needs. 2. Flexible benefits help firms meet the changing needs of a changing work force. 3. Increased involvement of employees and families improves understanding of benefits. 4. Flexible plans make introduction of new benefits less costly. The new option is added merely as one among a wide variety of elements from which to choose. 5. Cost containment—the organization sets the dollar maximum. Employee chooses within that constraint. 9