What should HR leaders expect from their benefits broker? Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney sit down with benefits advisor Seth Crawford to discuss what separates a true strategic partner from someone who only shows up at renewal time.

From navigating rising pharmacy costs and understanding level funded versus fully insured plans to helping small employers gain buying power, Seth shares practical ways organizations can make smarter benefits decisions and avoid costly surprises.

The conversation also explores the challenges of leading HR today, including why senior HR leaders often feel isolated and how peer networks can make a meaningful difference. The group discusses AI's impact on the workplace, why collaboration between HR and finance is becoming more important than ever, and how thoughtful partnerships can help organizations better manage change.

Whether you're reviewing your benefits strategy or looking for stronger HR leadership support, this episode offers practical insights you can put to work right away.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Submit your anonymous workplace questions at LeathHRGroup.com. Subscribe and share this conversation wherever you get your podcasts, and join us next time for more straight talk from the frontlines of HR on HR Nightmares.