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New benefits or upskilling programs could keep employees happy and engaged.

Gregory Schneider is general counsel of Hedera Council.

Phil McGriskin is CEO and co-founder of Vitesse, the trusted financial infrastructure connecting the global insurance ecosystem. With more than 20 years of fintech and payments experience, he leads the company's global strategy, focusing on fund transparency and control, efficient claims operations and business growth.  

McGriskin co‑founded Envoy Services in 2006 and led it through acquisition by Worldpay in 2011, later serving as Worldpay's chief product officer and head of Worldpay Futures. In 2014, he launched Vitesse, alongside Paul Townsend, to address inefficiencies in insurance payouts and liquidity management.  

Under his leadership, Vitesse has processed billions in claims, including £4 billion in the past year—and secured major backing, most recently a $93 million Series C led by KKR to fuel U.S. expansion. 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-mcgriskin-521a2b1/  

Wellness rooms, thoughtful sensory inputs and layouts that boost functionality can reduce workplace stress.

Benefit leaders can get a head start on preventing burnout in 2026 by ensuring employees take a holiday rest.

Legislation can help small employers offer health benefit options that attract and retain talent.

Steve Abbott is head of public policy and government affairs at Gusto.

From improving access to care to investing in better benefit data collection, being proactive is the key to keeping costs low.

Agim Emruli has over 20 years of experience in software development, architecture, and leadership, working with different technology-oriented companies in various industries, such as finance, banking, insurance, government, healthcare, and retail. He is passionate about creating and delivering innovative and scalable solutions that address complex business challenges and enhance customer experience. As the CEO of Flowable, he leads the development and growth of the open-source Intelligent Business Automation platform that combines case, process, and decision support into a single solution. He also oversees the strategic direction and operations of Mimacom, a global software development and consulting company with a focus on agile methodologies and web services.

Working parents need supportive resources that help them balance their job and family responsibilities.