Podcast
Friends with Employee Benefits
Hosted by OneDigital CT · EN
The podcast that tackles trending topics in the employee benefits and HR world… and hopefully entertains along the way. Tune in biweekly to stay informed of the latest trends and industry insights to help you develop an exceptional workplace.
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Introducing Season 4: Rethinking Healthcare, Together
Apr 14, 202500:01:29Tap to summarizeFriends with Employee Benefits is back with another season and this time, we're focused on one underlying theme: help employers contain their healthcare cost by, among other things, helping their employees live healthier lifestyles. This season, we’re tackling the biggest challenges in healthcare today: the obesity crisis, the rise of GLP-1s medications and skyrocketing pharmacy costs. But we’re not stopping there. We’re diving into financial, mental and physical health – the mind-body connection, the financial stress-health link, and why America’s healthcare system focuses on sick care instead of prevention – and how that needs to change. We’re going to be sitting down with doctors, CEOs and HR professionals, pharmacy consultants, forward-thinking tech businesses, legislators and more – all with one goal – to answer the question: how are we impacting the health of our employees, and in turn, the health of the business. If you’re ready for real talk, great insights, and practical solutions as it relates to all things healthcare, this season is for you. Tune in and let’s rethink healthcare – together! Music By: Colin Cross Music
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Navigating the Skilled Labor Market: Insights from Jim Bologa, President and CEO at Porter & Chester Institute
Sep 10, 202400:25:01Tap to summarizeIn today’s competitive job market, finding skilled workers has become a pressing challenge for employers across various industries. Jim Bologa, President and CEO at Porter & Chester Institute, joins Jeff Cross to share valuable insights and strategies to help bridge the skills gap. The two speak on workforce shortages and explore how Porter & Chester works with employers across New England to help solve this problem. Music By: Colin Cross Music
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Building a Culture Around Purpose & Trust with Jessica Rich, co-CEO of The Walker Group
Aug 27, 202400:30:03Tap to summarize100% retention in 24 months in this labor market? Sounds impossible - but that's been the reality for The Walker Group and co-CEO, Jessica Rich, who over the past year helped her organization turn to a Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT) ownership structure. PPT for short, made most popular by Patagonia recently turning to this structure in 2022, legally empowers a company to organize around its purpose, rather than just profit. In this episode, Jeff Cross, podcast host, and Jessica Rich dive into why the Walker Group looked into PPT, what it has done for their business, their employees, and the community as well as why employers are reaching out to learn more about this ownership structure. Join Jessica and her team for a virtual panel discussion on Wednesday, September 25th, from 12-1 PM EST on their transition to a Perpetual Purpose Trust. Click here to get more details!Check out The Walker Group's website for more details on PPT: https://www.thewalkergroup.com/perpetual-purpose-trustMusic By: Colin Cross Music
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#MeToo in the Workplace
Sep 20, 2019Tap to summarizeAccording to the EEOC, 87% - 94% of individuals who are harassed do not file a claim. Your office's culture has the most significant impact on harassment – whether that’s letting it flourish or preventing it. We sat down with Mary Gambardella from Wiggin and Dana to talk about how the #MeToo Movement is affecting organizations across Connecticut.From its origins to legislation that has come as a result to best practices, this episode gives a grand overview on what employers need to know about sexual harassment in the workplace. Whether you have 3 employees or 5,000 employees, this episode is beneficial for all employers and HR professionals across the state as Mary gives insight into how organizations can be better equipped to handle, navigate, and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.(This presentation is a summary of legal principles. Nothing in this presentation constitutes legal advice, which can only be obtained as a result of a personal consultation with an attorney. The information published here is believed accurate at the time of publication, but is subject to change and does not purport to be a complete statement of all relevant issues.)About Mary Gambardella:Mary brings decades of experience in helping clients comply with ever-changing labor laws and regulations, as well as in managing employment challenges such as sensitive terminations, sexual harassment, reductions in workforce, discrimination claims, and severance agreements. She is a proactive resource for clients seeking her counsel on a variety of human resource issues before they become a costly crisis, as well as a fierce advocate when crises arise.About Wiggin and Dana LLP:Wiggin and Dana is a full-service law firm with more than 140 attorneys. We are a true partnership of highly talented, creative and experienced lawyers dedicated to exceeding our clients' expectations every day.With offices in Connecticut, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Palm Beach, we represent clients throughout the United States and globally on a wide range of sophisticated and complex matters. From defending a Fortune 500 institution in “bet-the-company” litigation, to helping the next generation of inventors bring a new technology to market, to preserving the wealth that a family business has worked so hard to create, we pride ourselves in offering value driven solutions and results.Music By: Colin Cross Music
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