Cleo CEO Madhavi Vemireddy leads from experience as a family caregiver
Caring for her own son has driven this tech innovator to support family caregivers with their own mental health and well-being.
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Thryv’s Jennifer Sloan is creating career paths for all employees
A focus on developing career paths has helped Jennifer Sloan build a workforce of talented, eager employees at software company Thryv.
Benefits can move slow. Verkada’s VP of people, Dervilla Lannon, creates change in an instant
Lannon has been able to rapidly evolve benefits to support working parents at the cloud-based workplace security platform.
For ThreeFlow’s Anitra St. Hilaire, the secret to leadership is putting people first
According to Anitra St. Hilaire, being a good people leader is as simple as doing what you can with what you have.
Guild’s Dominique Schroeder is asking all the right questions about benefits
Spearheading an in-depth survey and listening to employees has helped her understand what they really want from their organization.
Why RethinkCare’s Louis Chesney wants to help make room for neurodiverse talent in the workplace
The neurodiversity program manager shares how his position has helped him give back to his community.
October Three’s John Lowell is bringing the best of 401(k)s and pensions to retirement
Lowell and his team see the "plan of the future" as something that provides flexibility and personalization in retirement.
On-site care is helping Lauren Haddox boost preventive health at a Florida school district
At the School District of Osceola County, a self-managed benefits plan and on-site healthcare center have improved the health of 7,600 employees.
While this nonprofit fights childhood hunger, HR director Tracee Sanders helps employees battle burnout
Taking time to rest and recharge is one way employees can stay focused on combating childhood hunger and poverty.
Michelle Hamilton, InStride’s people director, is saying goodbye to HR hierarchies
As she scales the company's culture, Hamilton knows that grassroots employee involvement is a key to success.
Does the US have the best healthcare in the world? Why Acrisure’s Peter Freska believes so
The adviser is out to improve care delivery — and make sure small employers have access to big benefits.
CVS Health’s Brooke Wilson is helping redefine mental health
Human connection created personalization and ease of access for employees seeking to better themselves and the lives of their families.
Mindy Zatto is helping employers build the right retirement plan
Mindy Zatto, founding principal of Strategic Benefits Advisors, is on a mission to simplify and demystify retirement plans.
AutoZone VP of benefits Matt Harmon’s retention strategy: Offer perks to part timers
Matthew Harmon, vice president of benefits at AutoZone explains why he made the decision to better support their hourly workbase.
For Lindsey Cushman, benefits director of Maxar Technologies, HR is an extension of psychology
At the space technology company, the benefits leader is passionate about making mental health care accessible to all.
At Walmart, wellness manager Nancy Jester creates benefit plans to support women and families
Walmart's senior manager of physical and emotional wellness has lived experience that informs how she creates benefits today.
Empathy’s CEO Ron Gura is changing how workplaces respond to death
Ron Gura, co-founder and CEO of Empathy, is determined to provide holistic bereavement benefits to companies of all sizes.
At E Powered Benefits, Emma Fox is creating a new kind of healthcare plan
Emma Fox, managing partner at E Powered Benefits, is creating a healthcare plan that doesn't depend on insurance carriers.
Pepsi’s VP of HR Dannii Portsmouth prioritizes career growth for 12k employees
Focusing on career development for frontline employees is vital to the beverage company's success.
At AECOM, Bernie Knobbe builds personal connections within a global workforce
Whether it's a chat in the office or championing mental health initiatives, the benefits leader uses relationships to make the workplace better.
