Session archives
2022
Featuring interactive panels, deep-dive roundtables and so much more, WORKPLACE STRATEGIES AGENDA is thoughtfully curated to provide actionable insights and powerful networking. With a keen focus on the future of work, this is where the HR and benefits community connects and collaborates to address the industry’s evolution.
General sessions
One size does not fit all: Conveying company culture through recruitment and retention strategies

Hear from the CEO of The Muse, Kathryn Minshew discuss the interplay between designing a recruitment process that accurately captures your companies culture to avoid shift shock and how to provide tailored benefits based on the key priorities of your workforce.

December 14
The war for talent

In this session we will share results from EBN's new research to better understand the current and planned tactics, technology investments and benefits strategies employers' are deploying in the race to win the war for talent.

December 14
Trends: Caregiving support for the sandwich generation

Caregiving takes a toll on an employee's job performance. Are you offering your employees the aging benefits they need?

December 14
Making mental health benefits work

In this session, learn tangible tips for re-motivating an emotionally depleted workforce.

December 14
Brokers and advisers: Brokers' new role

What's the role of a broker in today's landscape, and how do we contribute as more of a strategic services role?

December 14
Brokers and advisers: Strategies for brokers of all sizes

Hear from a panel of brokers different strategies and best practices

December 14
Brokers and advisers: How to create a benefits shopping spree

Allowing employees to become true consumers of healthcare

December 14
HR professionals: Management/leadership training

How improving change management in times of uncertainty and how upskilling and educating staff to leadership positions are the keys to retention

December 14
Healthcare myths debunked: How to design better self-funded plans

Debunking myths about designing better self-funded health plans

December 14
Perks vs. culture: How benefits define your company

Ed Ligonde, EVP, Nielsen Benefits Group; Allison Cohen De Paoli, Founder, Altiqe Consulting; Lori Lantz, SVP and Chief People Officer, CableLabs; Debi Yadegari, Founder and CEO, Villyge

December 14
Health equity, inclusivity, and the talent war: Why family-building should be the foundation of your benefits plan

Paola Peralta, Associate Editor, Editorial Arizent; Abbie Buck, Chief People Officer, Collective Health; Leslie Neitzel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Carrot Fertility; Shawna Oliver, Head of Global Benefits & Wellness, Manulife; Eric Thompson, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Vantage Bank

December 14
The future of virtual care

Stephanie Schomer, Editor-In-Chief, Employee Benefit News; Bill Goodwin, Senior Director II, Walmart Virtual Care Lead; Ted Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Dixon Associates

December 14
Take DEI from awareness to action

Inclusivity must be part of every policy and benefit

December 14
Brokers/advisers: Benefits technology: Helping employers embrace the digital transformation

What tools and systems make advisers' jobs easier? How can employers take advantage of new technology — and how can advisers get them to embrace it?

December 14
HR professional: Paying it forward: Why employees are craving financial wellness benefits

From financial support through new payment models to retirement and student loan repayment, what financial benefits do employees crave, utilize, and respond to?

December 14
HR professional: Every employee is different — how HR can find solutions for each of their needs

Stephanie Schomer, Editor-In-Chief, Employee Benefit News; Lauren Uranker, Head of Corporate Relationship Management, Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management

December 14
HR professional: To make employees stay, help them learn: the power of continuing education

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?

December 14
TGI...Thursday? Embracing the 4-day work

Deanna Cuadra, Associate editor, Editorial, Arizent; Lauryn Sargent, Culture Storytelling Expert, Co-Founder & Partner, Stories Incorporated; Joe O'Connor, CEO, 4 Day Week Global

December 14
Helping employees manage debt: Expand financial benefits & improve wellness

This session will reveal more survey findings, propose potential solutions for employees to expand benefits offerings beyond wealth management and financial planning and help companies take the next step in developing meaningful wellness programs for a more productive workforce.

December 14
DEI and caregiving benefits

Stephanie Schomer, Editor-In-Chief, Employee Benefit News; Katasha Harley, Chief People Officer, Bravely; Jeni Mayorskaya, Founder & CEO, Stork Club

December 14
Case studies
Case study: Future of mental health care: Challenges, innovation & employee impact

Join a conversation on challenges, innovation and solutions that have a positive impact on employee mental health.

December 14
Case study: Elevating employee recognition: Guidewire x blueboard

Join Mark Daniels from Guidewire and Taylor Smith, Blueboard CEO to get recognition best practices and strategies based on our 6+ year partnership.

December 14
Case study: How Eventbrite transformed their global family care benefits

Eventbrite, a global tech company, launched the Grayce holistic care empowerment to learn about the prevalence of employees caring for loved ones, support their well-being, and evolve its family benefits program to be more inclusive.

December 14
Demos