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 What states have adopted it, which states are up next, and has it changed the recruitment landscape?

Learn strategies for creating a benefits package that offers personalization to each employee.

What you’ll take away from this session: Updates on current legislation and concerns on a national or statewide basis: SECURE 2.0 implementation Retirement readiness and lifetime income with 401(k) plans (touching on strategic asset decumulation) Current trends in pension plan terminations from a participant and plan sponsor perspective Current trends in 401(k) features, challenges

Hear how HR can help address employee burnout through better communication, flexible working options and reasonable workloads.

Benefits compliance for HR leaders and brokers.

Julia Fern, a director on the SoFi at Work team, discussed the complex landscape of student loans during a lunchtime talk. She highlighted the impact of student loans on employees, families, and friends, and discussed how companies are preparing for the resumption of payments.

Discover effective decision-making methods and learn to communicate the value of these investments to your employees.

Encourage employee retention through learning and development How can upskilling both set your company up for success and help make employees feel empowered on their own career journey? How do these programs impact talent attraction and retention? 

How the conversation about diversity has evolved over time and how it has impacted companies.

Learn how to develop a culture that supports and attracts this valuable talent pool.

The consolidation of benefit programs and applications to combat "too much tech."

 How lack of transparency can lead to roadblocks on flexibility in benefit design, compliance, and lower health care costs. Hear the latest on what is going on from policymakers to make improvements in this area across the board.

This is clearly an area in which employers need to seize control by approaching health plan costs with the same type of analysis and planning as other major expenditures. However, many employers rely on outdated plans and no clear-cut strategy for their employee benefit plans.

The panel discussed the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, with Portsmouth stating that mental wellbeing is more important than ever and the pandemic has brought it to the top of the agenda.

Paola Peralta, associate editor at EBN, spoke with Mark Chen, Senior Director and Partner at WTWA, and Anitra St. Hilaire, Vice President of People at Three Flow. The panelists discussed the importance of workplace flexibility, how the pandemic disrupted workflow, and the aftermath of the pandemic on workplace flexibility.

Employees don't leave bad companies; they leave bad managers.  What you'll take away from this session: How to create better structures and communication around managers/direct reports

What you'll take away from this session: From financial support to new payment models to retirement and student loan repayments, what financial benefits do employees crave, utilize and respond to?

In a discussion about women's health, caregiving, reproductive benefits, and menopause, Isha Vij, VP of Employer Growth at Maven Clinic, and Michelle Hamilton, Director of People and Talent at InStride, emphasized the importance of establishing benefits within companies that grow with the company and with employees.

 Join our esteemed panelists as they discuss the vast potential of AI, and the ethical and moral questions around it. Also, hear some remarkable examples of how AI is contributing to our workforce.

Hear how different companies are managing rising healthcare costs, inflation, and a competitive recruitment environment.

What are the best ways to support a whole person's health and build a close and inclusive community of employees when your workforce is dispersed who support and inspire one another to create and sustain healthy habits.

This survey of HR leaders and benefits decision-makers will focus on best practices for benefits planning, benefits communication strategies, open enrollment and more. The results will provide benefits leaders with peer-based insights on how to maximize employee engagement and utilization of their benefits portfolio.

David Schwarz, Head of Corporate Communications at Daily Pay, and JD Barnes, VP of Global Workforce Innovation and Optimization at Hilton, discussed the financial benefits of earned wage access (EWA) during a conference.

Immerse yourself in an engaging series of technology-focused presentations, unveiling an array of innovative products and services specifically tailored to enhance your workflows.