Best Homethrive Podcasts (2025)

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Transforming Benefits with AI: From Confusion to Clarity with Rohan D’Souza, Co-Founder & CEO of Avante 49:18

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7d ago49:18

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Employers are spending more than ever on healthcare, yet many benefits go underused and employees remain unsure how to navigate them. The problem isn’t the benefits themselves, but the outdated ways they’re managed and communicated. In this episode, host Jeff Cross talks with Rohan D’Souza, Co-Founder & CEO of Avante, about how AI is transforming b…

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Captive Success Story: Horst Engineering's Path to Cost Control & Employee Wellbeing with Anthony Luis, Director of HR & Administration 28:06

28d ago28:06

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Tired of watching your employee benefits costs climb year after year? In this episode of Friends with Employee Benefits, we explore how one company broke free from the costly, fully insured model and took control with a self-funded approach using a group healthcare captive. Our guest, Anthony Luis, Director of Human Resources and Administration at …

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Real Respite for Parents and Caregivers feat. Andrea Faris Roberts 26:01

2M ago26:01

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For parents of disabled or medically complex children, being occupied at all times is a way of life. Even respite becomes a time to catch up on neglected chores or run errands. As the founder and executive director of A Mother's Rest Charitable Respite Foundation, Andrea Faris Roberts uses her first-hand knowledge to provide true relaxation to care…

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ICHRA Success Stories: How Loureiro Engineering Reimagined Health Coverage & Cut Costs with Brian Cutler, CEO 52:09

3M ago52:09

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In this episode, host Jeff Cross speaks with Brian Cutler, CEO of Loureiro Engineering, an employee-owned global engineering company based in Plainville, Connecticut. Brian shares the compelling story behind Loureiro Engineering's decision to transition from a traditional group health insurance plan to an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Ar…

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The Advantage of Senior Move Managers feat. Maureen Longoria 25:56

3M ago25:56

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How do you downsize a lifetime's worth of furniture, tools, dishware, books, and mementoes into the few boxes you plan to take to a senior home? Co-founder and CEO of LivNow Relocation joins us this episode to speak about how these challenging moves can be made easier. LivNow offers relocation services that help seniors and families manage every st…

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The Invisible Crisis: How Caregiving is Quietly Draining Your Workforce ft. Homethrive 33:25

4M ago33:25

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Did you know that caregiving is the second leading reason employees leave the workforce, right after retirement?* In this insightful episode, host Jeff Cross sits down with George Nightingale and Adriana Medina from Homethrive to shine a light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by working caregivers. The conversation reveals how many employee…

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Day in the Life of a Music Therapist feat. Tara Jenkins 12:44

5M ago12:44

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You may have heard that music is magic when it comes to connecting with those suffering from dementia. This week on the podcast, we have music therapist Tara Jenkins here to tell us a bit about the lessons she's learned while connecting with her clients. Tara is the founder of Harmony in Dementia, an organization that provides customized music well…

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Fractional Work and People-First Leadership with Darrin Tulley, Fractional Operating & People Officer at Koster Keunen 39:24

5M ago39:24

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In this episode, we sit down with Darrin Tulley, Fractional Operating and People Officer at Koster Keunen, a global manufacturer of waxes. During this conversation, we dive into the world of fractional work—a growing trend that’s changing how companies and professionals connect. Darrin explains why more organizations are turning to fractional roles…

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Breaking the Stigma: Rethinking Mental Health Care with Daniel Lawhon, Founder & CEO of First Tracks Health 29:58

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We recently sat down with Daniel Lawhon, the driving force behind First Tracks Health. Daniel shares his unique journey and sheds light on the current mental health landscape, exploring why anxiety and depression are on the rise and what employers can do to support their teams. Jeff Cross and Daniel dive deep into the challenges of accessing qualit…

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And We All Fall Down feat. Consuela Marshall 28:30

6M ago28:30

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Our guest today is Consuela Marshall, an occupational therapist that has made it her mission to help seniors avoid dangerous falls as they age. Consuela is the founder of Finding a Foothold, aging and caregiving consulting services to assist older adults who want to continue living safely at home. She is also host of the Finding a Foothold podcast …

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Crafting a Well-Designed Workplace Mental Health Strategy to Help Your People Thrive with John Lufburrow, Chief Revenue Officer at ReviveHealth 1:02:21

6M ago1:02:21

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John Lufburrow, Chief Revenue Officer at ReviveHealth, joins Jeff Cross on the podcast to discuss how employers can move past the traditional EAP programs to drive greater impact on their workforces' mental health. From their successful virtual care clinic solution to mental health Rx (not what you think it is!) and weight health vs. weight loss, t…

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GLP-1s, The Rebate Game & Tariffs - Oh My! A Conversation with Richard Lo, Director of Clinical Services, OneDigital Pharmacy Consulting 38:15

7M ago38:15

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According to the 2025 Employer Health Care Strategy Survey by Business Group on Health, 27% of an employer's healthcare spending was due to pharmacy costs in 2023, up from 21% in 2021. And it's not slowing down anytime soon as this becomes one of the fastest-growing expense categories for businesses. To understand why pharmacy costs continue to ris…

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The Red Folder and Financial Security feat. Natalie Kime 27:26

7M ago27:26

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Our guest today is Natalie Kime, a financial professional, public speaker, and host of the podcast Nickels and Dimes, a show dedicated to helping the sandwich generation achieve financial literacy and security. As a caregiver for her parents, Natalie understands first-hand what caregivers need to achieve financial security, for themselves and their…

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Beyond Symptoms: A Doctor's Perspective on Healthcare in America 34:08

7M ago34:08

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We sat down with Dr. Brian Williams, a family medicine physician in Mystic, Connecticut, to get his perspective on the current healthcare system in America and how we, as individuals, can live healthier lifestyles as well as create healthier workplaces for our employees. During this discussion, we delve into why we don't see ads for broccoli or fis…

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Introducing Season 4: Rethinking Healthcare, Together 1:29

7M ago1:29

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Friends 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 medica…

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The Costly Consequences of No Estate Plan feat. Ariane Sims 26:53

9M ago26:53

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Our guest today is Ariane Sims, an attorney and counselor at law who strives to help clients craft customized estate plans that consciously reflect their wishes and achieve their goals – all in a warm and supportive environment. Learn the difference between a trust and a will, what documents are included in a trust, how a trust helps avoid costly r…

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Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s feat. Dr. Andrew Budson 29:44

10M ago29:44

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Our guest today is Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School and has co-authored several books that focus on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. On this episode, Dr. Andrew Budson brings his expertise to us, and gives us a sneak peak into his book Six Steps to Managing Alzhe…

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Inventing Solutions to Reduce Worry feat. Kristen Rock Chouinard 21:26

11M ago21:26

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Sixty-six children a day go to the ER in the U.S. due to shopping cart related injuries. As parents unload their purchases into the car, their carts drift away with children inside, putting them at risk of running into cars, parked or otherwise. An entrepreneur and mother of two children, Kristen Rock Chouinard is the founder of the company KartWhe…

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Listener Stories: National Family Caregivers Month 23:18

12M ago23:18

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Every November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month here at Homethrive. Since this awareness month is dedicated to the 53 million Americans acting as a caregiver for a loved one, we decided to dedicate this episode to their stories. The stories on this episode are raw, emotional, and real submissions from listeners of the podcast. If you …

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Demystifying Medicare for Beginners 28:29

1y ago28:29

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Medicare is health insurance for U.S. citizens that are ages 65 and older. Eligibility may be available before the age of 65 for those with a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease, or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). In 2023, more than 65 million Americans depended on Medicare, a number that is rising in tandem with the aging population, accor…

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Racial Disparities in Alzheimer's Care feat. Valene Campbell 34:58

1y ago34:58

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Our guest today is a mother, a founder, a caregiver, a business woman, a dementia advocate, a children's book author, and (unsurprisingly) a master at handling burnout. Valene Campbell founded the home health care agency ReVitahealth, and is a dementia advocate who serves on both the Harvard Medical School Advisory Council for the Dementia Solution…

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Navigating the Skilled Labor Market: Insights from Jim Bologa, President and CEO at Porter & Chester Institute 25:01

1y ago25:01

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In 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 & Chest…

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The Case for Caregiving Benefits feat. Patrick Twohig 17:18

1y ago17:18

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Our guest today is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) here at Homethrive–Patrick Twohig. In addition to his vast experience in healthcare sales, Pat was a caregiver for his father for 15 years, and is a father of 2 children himself, one of whom has ADHD. This dual position gives him a unique perspective on exactly what caregivers need to be successful…

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Building a Culture Around Purpose & Trust with Jessica Rich, co-CEO of The Walker Group 30:03

1y ago30:03

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100% 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…

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The Office Politics of Caregiving 27:53

1y ago27:53

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There are over 50 million caregivers in the United States today, responsible for the care of an aging adult or a child with complex medical needs. But many of them, despite the added stress and pressure of the role, will not inform their team at work. Today, we discuss how caregivers make some of the most effective employees, but only if given the …

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A Deep Dive into AI in the Workplace with Vinay Gidwaney, Chief Product Officer at OneDigital 48:24

1+ y ago48:24

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Generative AI is, and will continue, to transform the American Workplace. How can HR and business leaders prepare for this change? Vinay Gidwaney, Chief Product Officer and our go-to AI expert at OneDigital, joins Host Jeff Cross, Client Executive, for a discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) - including what it is, where we currently stand…

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Forgotten Twice: Caregiving for Dementia feat. Zander Keig 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

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Our guest today has done it all. Zander Keig is a consultant, trainer, social worker, and speaker. He is co-founder of the LGBTQ Caregivers Center, host of the Umbrella Hour Podcast, and the owner of Third Space Press. A proud Coast Guard veteran, he has received multiple awards and honors, including the 2023 Caregiving.com LGBTQIA Advocate of the …

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Summer for the Sandwich Generation 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

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Characterized as the group of people responsible for both the care of children under the age of 18 and the care of an aging parent or parents over the age of 65, the sandwich generation shoulders the financial, logistical, and emotional challenge of caregiving across generations. Today, we discuss how this demographic is affected by their dual role…

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Parenthood: Disability and Invisibility feat. Unseen Documentary Crew 24:24

1+ y ago24:24

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The award-winning documentary Unseen gives an unfiltered, honest glimpse into the parent caregivers that so often go ignored or unsupported as they raise children with disabilities. Today, we have some of the filmmakers on the podcast to go behind-the-scenes on the making of the documentary, and what they’ve learned about the families that so often…

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Bracing for the Caregiver Shortfall 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

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The population of seniors in the U.S. is about shift significantly, which could leave many aging adults with inadequate care in their golden years, or sometimes, no care at all. Although this topic is often discussed in terms of the future, we are nevertheless beginning to see shortages in paid caregiving staff already, leaving family members to pi…

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A Conversation Around Employee Engagement, Mental Health & Wellbeing with Lisa Harris & Jody Breault at VEIC 34:47

2y ago34:47

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Mental health awareness is more than just one month out of the year. It's a year-round opportunity to continue to show up for your employees so they can do their best work and live their best life. And that's how Lisa Harris, Chief People Officer, and Jody Breault, Manager of Benefits and Wellness at VEIC, view their workforce strategy. In this con…

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Lifestyle Spending Accounts: What Are They & How Are They Keeping Employees Engaged with Lisa Jacobi, CHRO at COCC, Ryan Burns + Megan Burns from Forma 39:04

2+ y ago39:04

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With the workforce becoming increasingly diverse year over year, employers are struggling with finding the right type of benefits that fit all their employees' needs. But there's one benefit that's ranked as the second most valuable employee benefit among all age groups, demographics, and industries: lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs). Tune into th…

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SECURE 2.0 in 20 Minutes: What This Legislation Means For Your Organization with Sean Patton, SVP, Retirement Services at OneDigital 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

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In this quick hit episode, we'll cover why SECURE 2.0 was created, what the impact will mean for your organization + your people, what deadlines are approaching, and what employers should be thinking about now to implement in the future. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not …

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Well-being Strategies: The Key to Improving Employee (and patient) Satisfaction 4:20

2+ y ago4:20

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On this episode of "The Balancing Act," Bassett Healthcare Network's Director of Total Rewards joins us to talk about recruitment and retention and benefits that move the needle.By Homethrive

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Retaining Your People is Not the Answer to Your Workforce Strategy with Travis Dommert, SVP of Talent at OneDigital 41:51

2+ y ago41:51

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In this episode, Host Jeff Cross is joined by Travis Dommert, SVP of Talent at OneDigital, for a candid conversation around why retaining your employees is not the answer when an organization is building their workforce strategy. Travis challenges the status quo by identifying how changing one word can completey alter the way leaders show up for th…

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Optimizing Benefits To Retain Quality Employees 4:47

2+ y ago4:47

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When it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent in the public sector, guests Dusty Sash and Rachel Beck from Arapahoe County, CO have a unique strategy. On this episode of "The Balancing Act," they discuss their 6-pillar approach to employee wellness and how a caregiving coordination benefit has moved the needle.…

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A Conversation with Paul LaVoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer for the State of Connecticut 42:13

3y ago42:13

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Paul LaVoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer for the State of Connecticut, joins Host Jeff Cross for a conversation about the state of manufacturing in CT and the impact the current workplace challenges are having on this. The two dive into topics such as staffing, the great resignation, the impact of a recession, bringing more work to CT and more. If …

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From Child Care to Elder Care 3:29

3y ago3:29

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Family caregiving has a direct impact on business bottom line. Whether it's finding care for a child, an aging loved one, or a loved one with special needs, a new partnership between Homethrive and TOOTRiS can help!By Homethrive

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Starting the Year off with Conscious Accountability (Part 2) with David Tate, Co-Author, Executive Coach & Professor at Yale 28:01

3y ago28:01

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Before you press play, make sure you go back to Part 1 released on January 10th to hear the first part of this conversation between Host Jeff Cross and David Tate. Being able to promote accountability is essential for organizational success. But the realities of how work has changed demand a new approach to accountability that supports results, peo…

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Starting the Year off with Conscious Accountability (Part 1) with David Tate, Co-Author, Executive Coach & Professor at Yale 32:11

3y ago32:11

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Being able to promote accountability is essential for organizational success. But the realities of how work has changed demand a new approach to accountability that supports results, people, and a culture of continuous improvement. Host Jeff Cross sat down with David Tate, Psychologist, Executive Coach, Professor at Yale, and Co-Author of his recen…

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CHRO Corner: Ecolab’s Laurie Marsh 12:33

3y ago12:33

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On this inaugural episode of the "CHRO Corner," Ecolab's Laurie Marsh joins "The Balancing Act" to talk about how she and her team deftly navigated the pandemic, adding important benefits to the company's already robust suite, and how Homethrive cultivated a "culture of caring" at the company.By Homethrive

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The Balancing Act: 2022 In Review 8:13

3y ago8:13

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From ESG to DEI to employee well-being, "The Balancing Act" has covered a lot in 2022. Join us for a look back on the hot topics we explored.By Homethrive

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Retain Great Talent: Innovative Strategies To Keep Your Best People 8:53

3y ago8:53

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Faegre Drinker's COO and well-being consultant, along with Growthplay's managing director join "The Balancing Act" to discuss retaining great talent.By Homethrive

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How Connecticut PFML is Going for Employers with Kate Pikul, HR Director at Avid Marketing 41:32

3y ago41:32

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With being almost a full year into the new Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave program, we decided to sit down with a CT-based employer to find out how things are going. Kate Pikul, HR Director at Avid Marketing, shares her experiences with the state plan, how her team and employees are finding the process, what hurdles they are still facing …

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Building a Platform for Health, Well-Being, and Engagement: One Firm’s Journey 13:16

3y ago13:16

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Latham & Watkins' director of Global Health and Well-Being, Mark Goldberg, joins "The Balancing Act" to discuss his firm's well-being platform.By Homethrive

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Stopping Attorney Burnout Before It Starts 13:04

3y ago13:04

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Perkins Coie Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein joins "The Balancing Act" to talk about how her firm is preventing attorney burnout.By Homethrive

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Homethrive’s Second Annual Employee Caregiving Study 3:41

3y ago3:41

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On this special episode of "The Balancing Act," we're unveiling the results of Homethrive's Second Annual Employee Caregiving Study.By Homethrive

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DEI: Walking The Walk In Your Organization 8:40

3y ago8:40

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Tom Bayley, former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Naval War College, joins "The Balancing Act" to discuss how to walk the walk when it comes to your company's DEI efforts.By Homethrive

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Why ESG Should Matter To Your Organization 6:17

3y ago6:17

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Nearly 90% of all S&P 500 companies are producing some kind of report about their ESG efforts (Environmental/Social/Governance). What is ESG, and why is it so important to your stakeholders? Protiviti's Nick McKeehan and Alyse Mauro Mason join "The Balancing Act" to discuss.By Homethrive

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Finding The Benefits ”Sweet Spot” 5:57

3y ago5:57

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Health insurance, EAPs, and 401ks are just a few of the myriad of benefits options available to employees these days. But what will move the needle for your organization? Veteran HR leader Hassan Azar joins the "Balancing Act" to discuss finding the sweet spot.By Homethrive