Podcasts

  • An expert from Apex HCM by IRIS details steps to mitigate risk and help employees get the most out of earned wage access.

    June 23
  • Loreene Kemperman, Product Owner at Apex HCM by IRIS, brings over a decade of expertise in payroll regulation and compliance across the U.S., making her a trusted advisor in navigating complex legislative environments and their impact on payroll systems. With a strong background in software validation, testing, and system compliance, she excels in ensuring that SaaS and SAP solutions meet regulatory and functional requirements through thorough testing, user acceptance validation, and traceability to key requirements. Loreene's ability to deliver effective training and documentation, combined with her exceptional technical communication skills, enables companies to remain agile and compliant as regulations and technologies rapidly evolve, particularly in today's dynamic regulatory landscape.

    June 23
  • Experts suggest locking in this emerging alternative to traditional health insurance coverage to help stabilize soaring health benefit costs.

    June 23
  • The employee benefits unit manager for the Colorado Department of Corrections views her role as a critical point of trust between the organization and its employees.

    June 22
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  • Jaime Henry is Vice President of Product at Origami Risk, where she drives product strategy and evolution across the company's platform and the markets it serves. Since joining Origami in 2015, she has held several leadership roles, including Director of Market Strategy, Healthcare Market Strategy Lead and Service Delivery Manager. 
    With 20 years of experience spanning client support, product management and strategy, Jaime brings a client-focused perspective to product innovation and cross-functional collaboration. She is passionate about advancing solutions that meet evolving market needs while supporting Origami's culture of collaboration and commitment to client satisfaction.

    Jaime received a bachelor's degree in management information systems from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana.

    June 22
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  • As senior benefits manager at Lakeshore Learning Materials, DeVenuta implemented new systems and processes.

    June 22
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  • Jason Hardgrave is the CEO of DR Bank.

    June 22
  • If we expect the C-suite to take on the personal liability associated with a fiduciary charter, then we must provide them with a conflict-free partnership. 

    June 22
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    Health Compass Consulting
  • This year's class of honorees represents the pinnacle of achievement and innovation in an evolving field.

    June 22
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  • The employee benefits director for the City of Milwaukee is always looking for a better way to do things.

    June 22
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