MUSCATINE, Iowa -
As the latest health care reform legislation gets a good going-over, businesses are keeping a close watch on the developments. That's the case for a longtime Muscatine company.
Stanley Consultants provides world wide engineering, environmental and construction services. But its health insurance benefits helped to make it one of AARP's best employers for workers over 50.
From its corporate headquarters in downtown Muscatine, Stanley Consultants knows how to tackle the big projects. That's especially true when it comes to taking care of its own staff.
Senior Project Engineer Pat Mullin's career spans the globe. During more than 40 years with Stanley Consultants, company provided health insurance became a real asset.
"Our health coverage, that's a big benefit to members because health care costs an awful lot," he said.
That cost of health insurance at the company jumping an average of 8% during each of the past five years. It becomes a greater challenge to cover Stanley's 1,600 members. But it's also part of what earns the company national recognition.
"We really do take that member focus," said Tracey Kmetz, systems and benefits section manager. "Our members' premiums are 100% paid for by the company."
The corporate culture at Stanley Consultants is a big reason why health care is a top priority. Employees receive a plan, and they have a voice in shaping it.
As health care reform remains a hot national topic, lessons from Stanley Consultants could could influence other companies. A commitment to members that makes a difference.
"That's what our focus is," said Human Resources Director Dale Sweere. "What can we do to offer the best program possible to our members?"
A strategy that attracted Pat Mullin to the company in 1968. At age 63, still sold on the concept.
"I think it's an excellent situation," he concluded. "It's one of the reasons that I've stayed with Stanley Consultants throughout my career."
Feeling healthy with generous coverage at Stanley Consultants.
Stanley Consultants provides world wide engineering, environmental and construction services. But its health insurance benefits helped to make it one of AARP's best employers for workers over 50.
From its corporate headquarters in downtown Muscatine, Stanley Consultants knows how to tackle the big projects. That's especially true when it comes to taking care of its own staff.
Senior Project Engineer Pat Mullin's career spans the globe. During more than 40 years with Stanley Consultants, company provided health insurance became a real asset.
"Our health coverage, that's a big benefit to members because health care costs an awful lot," he said.
That cost of health insurance at the company jumping an average of 8% during each of the past five years. It becomes a greater challenge to cover Stanley's 1,600 members. But it's also part of what earns the company national recognition.
"We really do take that member focus," said Tracey Kmetz, systems and benefits section manager. "Our members' premiums are 100% paid for by the company."
The corporate culture at Stanley Consultants is a big reason why health care is a top priority. Employees receive a plan, and they have a voice in shaping it.
As health care reform remains a hot national topic, lessons from Stanley Consultants could could influence other companies. A commitment to members that makes a difference.
"That's what our focus is," said Human Resources Director Dale Sweere. "What can we do to offer the best program possible to our members?"
A strategy that attracted Pat Mullin to the company in 1968. At age 63, still sold on the concept.
"I think it's an excellent situation," he concluded. "It's one of the reasons that I've stayed with Stanley Consultants throughout my career."
Feeling healthy with generous coverage at Stanley Consultants.
