Continued Conversations & Webinars
The following is a mix of presentations from past speaker, videos of our monthly conversations over Zoom through the pandemic, and, prior to 2020, brief conversations that were had after our monthly meetings by board member Matt Schwartz and offer a little more insight on the topic of the month.
You can also look for more on our YouTube channel by clicking here.
On April 20, 2023, we welcomed Jenny Goins, President and CEO of the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative. She discussed the fiduciary dilemma for benefit leaders and the following points:
U.S. employers pay the highest healthcare costs in the world
New employer fiduciary and transparency rules set by Federal Government
New transparency tools available to understand hospital costs
Strategies HR should consider to manage costs and meet fiduciary requirements
PRIOR TO 2023
In September of 2021 we welcomed a panel of winners from our top winning companies. The Fleur de Lis Award is for companies who excel in their wellness efforts by hitting their wellness targets/goals. We are very excited to continue this award again this year to four outstanding organizations within the size categories of small, medium, large and very large. These organizations achieved high scores on the Center for Disease Control Health Scorecard, but also provided evidence and documentation to support their efforts.
Panelists:
Marian West - InsuraMax
Jeanie Dickerson - Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
Rebecca Fries - LGE-KU
Kelly Zeilman - Algood Food Company
COVID-19 has forced companies, big and small, to allow or require staff to work remotely. But our “new normal” is evolving, prompting many employers to again reassess their remote work policies. In August of 2021 Tiffany Cardwell from MCM HR Solutions Group and Cynthia Doll from Fisher & Phillips discussed the practical and legal challenges raised by remote workplaces. Their presentation centers on remote workplace best practices and the factors that employers should consider when developing legally compliant and practical solutions for remote work to mitigate legal risks and ensure productive work. This covered the following learning objectives: • To share Best Practices and Trends surrounding remote work. • To discuss Key HR Policies and Procedures to help employers reassess their current processes related to remote work. • To share recent Legal & Compliance Regulations to ensure employers are aware in order to mitigate legal risks.
In July of 2021 Annetta L. Hunter shared her expertise as a Certified Hypnotherapy Practitioner and Wellness Expert and how beneficial Hypnotherapy can be to your Wellness Program and to your employees. A couple of her past clients will shared their experiences with us as well. It is very advantageous to opt for natural wellness solutions such as hypnotherapy for a fast and effective solution to combat addictions, stress, losing weight, smoking, chronic pain and more!
In June of 2021 we welcomed Amy Utterback from SentryHealth who discussed why traditional wellness programs don’t work, the four elements that are needed for a good health & wellbeing strategy, and how WellOnMyWay addresses those. These conversations are intended to provide attendees with information, resources, and networking to foster healthy work environments by acting as the resource for worksite wellness in metro Louisville and facilitating cultures of health among employers.
In May of 2021 we welcomed Greg Clark, Business Development Director with Encore Wealth Management to discuss Financial Wellness in the Workplace. One of the most prevalent issues that workers face today is financial stress. According to a study conducted in 2017 by Price Waterhouse Cooper, one of the world’s leading professional services networks, 53% of workers report being stressed by their finances, with those reporting stress tending to be younger and female. Across all generations, financial matters were the top cause of stress. Greg discussed: Financial Education, Financial Planning, and Financial Tools and Resources.
In April of 2021 we welcomed Travis Burgett, President and CEO, Integrated Corporate Wellness Solutions, LLC, who discussed the "Four Guiding Principles to Ensure Your Wellness Program Actually Improves Health." Moving beyond just steps, water and gratitude, we discussed four tactics you can apply to your wellness program that will improve the health of your population. These four tactics come from the guiding principles of Eat Well, Sleep Well, Move Well and Think Well.
In March of 2021, we welcomed Nate Hughes, CEO of RxProtect, who discussed how their service can provide significant savings to self-insured companies by focusing on 1-2% of an employee population prescribed certain high-cost brand name only medications. Their program reduces Rx cost by 35-40% and can sometimes eliminate the cost entirely which ultimately saves a company hundreds of thousands and, depending on the size, millions of dollars each year. Helping people afford high cost medications is critical in controlling or resolving high cost conditions and restoring wellness.
In February 2021, Dr. Lydia Henshaw, CEO and Founder of Moxie Girl, discussed the importance of improving the mental health of teen girls and young women across the Midwest through a telehealth platform. She provided data points that showed the benefits of helping girls with mental or behavioral illnesses and how it isn't just for the girls themselves, but how it improves family well-being. This ultimately improves the workplace and our communities.
Download her resources here.
In January of 2021, the Co-Founders of PTO Genius, Adam P. Gordon and Ulises I. Orozco, discussed:
• PTO (Paid Time Off): A year in review
• PTO is broken and how you can fix it
• Reimagining PTO for the future of work
In November of 2020 Derek Wilhelmus, CEO, and Tony Hall, LCSW, of the Wayne Corporation discussed:
• updates and an overview of EAP/Mental Health in the workplace in the current climate;
• clinical impressions of the presenting issues in the workplace and home that have been influenced by COVID-19; and
• stress management techniques and life balance.
In October of 2020, we hosted representatives from some of the award-winning companies. They will be sharing their best practices and how they integrated and maintain traction during the COVID-19 era. They'll share their innovative and award-winning ideas and there will be a Q & A session. Panelists include Kristin Meschler, CCWS, CWC of AssuredPartners (download a PDF of her presentation here), Daniel Dennert of Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, and Jeanie Dickerson RN of Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Resources from Daniel Dennert
Google Arts and Culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/
Fitness Blender for Online Workouts: https://www.fitnessblender.com/
Free Museums you can visit online: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online
Blue Grass newsletters - https://us18.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=b313c2bec04f9edaed3e7e9e9&id=eaa25c311e
Each year at our annual conference, the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville usually hosts a day full of educational speakers, networking, and connections to local health and wellness resources. We also present awards to organizations that strive to create cultures of health through wellness policies and programs for their employees.
This year we had to pivot due to COVID-19 and after rescheduling from our May date, we held a virtual forum on September 24, 2020. Our speaker was Tori Murden McClure, President of Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. Perhaps best known as the first woman and first American to row solo and unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean, McClure was perfectly suited for our theme of "Making Waves: The Mindfulness Ripple Effect." After her message we presented this year’s award winners including the Prestigious Fleur de Lis Award and the brand new Workplace Agility Award.
This webinar, presented in August by guest speaker Morgan Spaulding, Wellness Consultant with Humana, covers: Reaching our Highest Level of Health and Contentment Gett...
This webinar, presented in July by guest speaker Julius E. Rhodes, SPHR Founder and Principal of the mpr group, offered strategies to help overcome some of the chall...
During May's webinar, Sandy Merritt, Business Coach with ActionCOACH Bluegrass will covered Connecting and Engaging a Remote Team-Tips for Navigating a New N...
During April’s webinar, Dr. Patrick Lowe offered practical strategies that are easy to learn and share with the people around you. He will also talked about maximizing your workspace at home for better ergonomics. We were able to record the audio of the webinar and you can download the slides below.
In March, we offered a virtual meeting to comply with the CDC’s recommendations surrounding COVID-19. This shift to an online meeting not only allowed us to keep moving forward with staying connecting, but also proved to have an increase in attendance. Our speaker was Chuck Gillespie, CEO of the National Wellness Institute, who covered the topic “Leading the Change: The Future of Wellness.” As we all know that future is ever-changing and his presentation was chock full of great information and resources. We didn’t record the meeting, but you can find his presentation slides by clicking on the button below.
In February, Laura Wood, President of Out of the Woods HR, discussed ways you can integrate compassion throughout your workplace as you create policies and pro...