Where does well-being fit in a 24/7 workplace culture? How important is flexibility for employee well-being and how does that work in an operation that never closes? How can HR leaders help employees thrive and assist in their own well-being journey?

A selection of hosted workshops, showcasing the latest solutions and innovation in employee wellbeing and mental health strategies

Danielle Young, vice president of business development at ClaimDOC, will explore how intentional, human-centered medical benefit design can improve employee wellbeing across physical, financial and emotional dimensions. She will highlight how clear plan navigation and proactive member advocacy reduce friction, strengthen trust, and create a workplace where employees feel genuinely supported. This session provides practical ways to make access to care easier, more equitable, and more transparent. Attendees will learn how benefits that remove confusion and replace it with confidence can improve outcomes, boost morale and retention, and strengthen organizational resilience. Ultimately, it demonstrates how a well-designed medical plan can become a strategic driver of culture and employee wellbeing.

Why must organizations now offer a more fulfilling experience of work in a world of uncertainty? What is the impact of more meaningful and authentic relationships and interactions with colleagues and managers and opportunities to develop and grow both professionally and personally as members of a community with a shared identity and purpose? What is the link between how employees think about what they want and need from work and how they achieve their personal aspirations and collective social goals in the context of accelerating turbulence, uncertainty and social anxiety?

Where does wellbeing intersect with culture? How do organizations achieve wellbeing for all employees? What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint? How do organizations transcend belonging from the leadership to all employees?

In today’s volatile and complex environments, leadership effectiveness often comes down to one thing: how we respond with intention under pressure. When leaders are reactive, teams contract (people get quieter, more cautious, and less collaborative). When leaders are regulated and intentional, and demonstrate greater resilience, teams expand (speaking up, problem-solving, and taking smart risks). This session introduces Green Zone Leadership: a practical, neurobiology-informed approach to reducing reactivity and leading from clarity. You’ll learn what’s happening in the nervous system in high-stakes moments, how that shapes trust and psychological safety, and a set of micro-practices and micro-behaviors leaders can use immediately to build resilience and psychological safety.