Beyond the Bottom Line

Caitlin comes to the Well to talk about her passion for making an impact in an organization. Employer Engagement has been a part of her function as a pro that has been the most challenging and the most rewarding. Want to make a huge impact in your organization? Start with employees. 

Dr. Christine Hale drops in to talk about the Stoploss practice at Lockton that does two things: creates tremendous buying power for clients and funds an important part of cost containment and patient care. This is the work of complex claims. Digging into details that not only saves employer dollars but often make a huge difference in the quality of care and cost to the patient. 

This week Cynthia joins Danielle at The Well to talk about her journey to find her calling in Human Resources. It has been and continues to be a journey that requires tenacity, a vision and ultimately methodical planning to build the life and experiences that are rewarding. Cynthia’s story is about taking risks, serving others to make the space she is in better for everyone and the mindset to just keep moving. After all, as she puts it, “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” For anyone who may need some inspiration to be brave or keep moving, this one’s for you.

Eric Amador and Mig Anson join Danielle to talk about how Aetna is working creatively to address Social Determinates of Health and how their work to develop accountable networks of providers plays a critical role in reaching members and driving quality, affordable care. 

Meet Vivian Page, both Change Maker and Visionary who led Human Resources at a Northwest staple for more than 20 years. Vivian talks about her passion for self-led employees and steps she took to teach employees at all levels to develop their own objectives and develop tools of communication and resilience that aren’t taught in schools. She challenges us with questions like:

Why are we doing what we doing? 

Are we just doing what others are doing? 

Are you only coaching high performers? 

She will leave us with why she believes employers have the ability to change the world. 

Brad Mandacina tackles what the future looks like. Did you know the average employer is running over 100 applications? Those are stacks on stacks and digital transformation is coming. Lockton can help.

Brad Mandacina is the leader of the HR Technology practice at Lockton Companies. He is a highly sought expert who speaks on many panels and joins Danielle to talk about what we thought was going to happen before COVID changed everything. We recap the early challenges, the way we overcame some with technology and we'll talk about what we think will happen next.

On the first episode of this new series, Jen Schomer, a Human Resource leader in the Northwest shares her passion for building: both organizations and the people in them. She offers valuable advice to others who need to build or are considering joining one. Building isn’t just about getting tasks done, it’s about brining people along. Jen offers her wisdom and advice that is valuable even outside the confines of your workplace.

Larry Nisenson, Chief Commercial Officer at Genworth, joins Danielle on The Checkup to talk about the other caregiving crises in America. Perhaps like Danielle, you've paid closer attention to or been more impacted by lack of childcare but what's happening to the older among us who have been removed from residential facilities in the wake of COVID? Where are the unpaid caregivers finding time to care for their aging parents and grandparents? More importantly, how can employers position help for these employees who may be tired and stretched thin than ever before? As the number of unpaid caregivers grow, Danielle and Larry challenge employers to think about benefits from a family perspective.

We are midway through a long legislative session in Washington State. Zach provides an informative update around taxes, healthcare and a brief peek at how The American Recovery Plan is expanding the Affordable Care Act in our state.

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