Insights with Tomekia Williams: Navigating Benefits Administration and Mental Health Support in HR

In this Built by People Podcast episode, we welcome Tomekia, Senior Benefits Manager, who shares her career journey from benefits administration to HR leadership.

Tomekia discusses the importance of benefits education and the innovative use of AI tools to enhance benefits communication. She highlights the impact of implementing mental health resources during the pandemic and provides practical steps to boost employee engagement with these benefits.

Tomekia underscores the importance of HR professionals understanding and effectively communicating the value of benefits to employees.

The episode is sponsored by Previ, an employer network providing private pricing for employees to save on essential services.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:14 Sponsor Message: Previ Network

00:38 Guest Introduction: Tomekia's Career Journey

03:09 Implementing AI in Benefits Administration

04:13 Impact of Benefits Education on Employee Wellbeing

05:43 Transforming Mental Health Benefits

07:20 Parting Advice for HR Professionals

08:46 Closing Remarks

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