Is this a good way start the year?

There were numerous rumors regarding our insurance coverage for 2013 but there were just murmurs until everyone received the policy.  It was sent yesterday morning and yes, it was a bomb and it blasted.  Words were spread like wildfire, calls were made and exchanges of opinions took placed.  Oming of Strategy thought of drafting a petition which were sent all over the company.  Everyone signed except for those who wanted to protect their relationship with their direct superior who approved the insurance proposal for 2013.

In the new insurance coverage, employees have to subsidize 20%.  Gone are the days when we enjoyed full coverage.  This is the first time that our company made this decision and people were all surprised.  The sad thing is, not all employees in our company are well paid and can afford in subsidizing the insurance coverage.  The new insurance scheme came out as ‘COLD’ and ‘UNFEELING’ on the part of those who made the decision.  I know that cost were the main consideration why they came up with that decision. 

As an HR Professional, I believe that HR should have been consulted before the scheme was approved since their decision will affect the employees.  Consultations should have been made especially on the effects of their decision.  The decision to close down an insurance deal should never been delegated to people who counts NUMBERS and MONEY because we’re dealing with people.  People have feelings and emotions, NUMBERS and MONEY have none.  However, if that’s the decision of the decision maker, I will bow to their decision.

As an employee however, I think I have the right to know how they came up with the decision.  So, like the rest of the employees, I signed the petition.  Is this a good way to start the year?