From Day One Conference

05/31/2024

“There is no end game to diversity, or end game to belonging, or end game to inclusion,” said Melissa Healy of Leo Burnett. “I hope that everyone can start from a place and say, ‘I am a lifelong learner. I am continually curious.’”

From Day One panelists in Chicago discussed inclusion in the workplace. Thank you to additional speakers Daniel L. (DL) Morriss of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Ekpedeme "Pamay" M. Bassey of Kraft Heinz, Jeanette Kilo-Smith, of Zurich North America, Andrea Cooper of Talkspace, and moderator John Pletz of Crain's Chicago Business.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/29/new-voices-bringing-a-more-inclusive-approach-to-workplace-belonging

05/31/2024

At From Day One’s conference in Chicago, Heidi Guetzkow, vice president within Aon's health transformation team, spoke with Todd Kor, MD, an anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic. Guetzkow provides guidance in worksite well-being strategy, targeted risk reduction programs, and improved access to care solutions including employer sponsored clinics. She discussed some of the differences between routine and complex care, and how to support employees with complex health conditions.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/29/navigating-the-maze-ensuring-appropriate-care-for-employees-with-complex-health-conditions

05/30/2024

In conjunction with talent management company SHL, LA County recently developed an assessment that uses a candidate's lived experience to assess their suitability for various job roles. SHL's Andrew Nelesen, Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources' Johan Julin, and General Mills' Richard Chambers joined From Day One to speak on building an effective talent strategy for the skills of the future.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/28/building-an-agile-talent-strategy-a-case-study

05/29/2024

“​​In the months of the pandemic, we pre-hired in a couple of areas, pilots in particular, because of the long training timelines,” Kate Gebo, executive vice president of human resources and labor relations at United Airlines, spoke with NBC5's Stefan Holt in a fireside chat at From Day One’s Chicago conference. “That was not something that we had historically ever done, but in the first few years of the pandemic, we hired 15,000 people each year for two years.”

Gebo reflected on how United Airlines stayed ahead of the game during the pandemic, and the strategies she takes to ensure United stays in front.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/22/firing-up-the-talent-engines-at-one-of-the-worlds-largest-airlines

05/28/2024

In an era of rapid change, purpose-driven environments are increasingly more important. How can leaders navigate cultural shifts within their organizations that prioritize meaningful work, and foster employee satisfaction and belonging, loyalty, and overall well-being? Industry experts answered these questions and more at From Day One’s Chicago conference.

Thank you to speakers Crystal T. Jones of John Deere, Mikki S. of JLL, Gustavo Viano of Brink’s Inc, Trevor Bogan of Top Employers Institute, and moderator Kim Quillen of the Chicago Tribune.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/22/humanity-and-innovation-fostering-a-purposedriven-work-culture

05/27/2024

To improve workplaces, leaders need to reevaluate how they are growing their managers and provide the proper support. In a From Day One webinar, Lydia Dishman, senior editor of growth and engagement at Fast Company, spoke with leaders about the strategies they’re taking to address skills gaps in their companies, especially those related to boosting workplace inclusion.

Thank you to panelists Khalil Smith of Akamai Technologies, Singleton Beato of McCann Worldgroup, Amanda Grow of ETU, and Diana S. Navas-Rosette of Microsoft.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/21/developing-crucial-competencies-among-managers-to-enhance-inclusion

05/27/2024

With every new wave of tech, there comes the fear that it will make some workers obsolete, but when it comes to artificial intelligence eclipsing recruiters, they needn’t worry, says Steve Bartel, CEO and co-founder of AI-powered recruiting platform Gem. “AI is nowhere close to completely replacing jobs. I think... AI is going to be more of a co-pilot. My read is that AI is going to really speed us up.”

Bartel, who spoke with Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza during a From Day One webinar on how employers are using the latest in AI to make hiring more effective and efficient, says there are two reasons AI will help rather than hinder talent acquisition.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/20/optimizing-tech-and-data-to-recruit-top-candidates

05/21/2024

Despite increasing openness about mental health, a condition as common as ADHD still carries a stigma. If workers and managers could become more comfortable talking about it, workplaces would be more productive and less stressful, according to psychotherapist Lesley Alderman.

Read more in this month's From Day One newsletter. Featuring recent event highlights, news, and sponsor spotlights on Marsh McLennan, WorkTango Inc., Empowerly, and ActivTrak.

Despite increasing openness about mental health, a condition as common as ADHD still carries a stigma. If workers and managers could become more comfortable talking about it, workplaces would be more productive and less stressful, according to psychotherapist Lesley Alderman. As she reports in a new...

05/20/2024

“External hires are practical if you need to hire immediately. The market right now is booming because we have so much talent. But it doesn’t solve a long-term issue, and if we don’t address the long term issue, it’s soon going to become a short-term concern.”

This was the warning from Steph Ricks of Strategic Education, Inc. Ricks and other panelists joined From Day One’s live conference in Washington DC to speak on cultivating career advancement from within.

Failure to retain talent, failure to provide them with advancement opportunities, whether vertical or lateral or some combination of the two, is an existential threat to a company’s potential, panelists agreed. Read the conversation takeaways here. Thank you to additional speakers Terri Hatcher of NTT DATA, Brendan Johnson of Adventist HealthCare, Carrie Theisen of Fannie Mae, and moderator Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/17/empowering-employees-cultivating-career-advancement-from-within

05/20/2024

Employees crave meaningful experiences. But with limited time and budgets, how can companies build more purpose into the work experience? Fifteen minutes at a time, says Ben Sampson, chief evangelist of social impact and employee engagement at WizeHive.

At a From Day One’s webinar, Sampson spoke to the idea of how turnkey volunteering can increase employee engagement on a budget. Kelly Bourdet of Apparata Media interviewed.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/17/elevate-employee-engagement-smart-strategies-for-thriving-teams-on-a-budget

05/17/2024

Given that ADHD is not well-understood in the workplace, how can employees speak up about their needs in a way that feels safe? And how can managers and HR leaders better understand how to respond to those needs–whether employees want to name their ADHD, or not? A well-accommodated employee is, after all, a happier and more productive one.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/15/adhd-in-the-workplace-what-you-should-knowand-what-can-help

05/17/2024

More than ever, employees long for a sense of belonging, says Millette Granville of 2U. “Research shows that employees that feel like they belong are going to stay longer, they're going to be more innovative.”

From Day One panelists in Washington DC discussed boosting productivity when both the workplace and the workforce are changing.

Thank you to additional speakers Dr. Bipan Mistry of Alight Solutions, Tammy Kness of General Dynamics Information Technology, Liz Janssen of ICF, Michal Alter of Visit.org, and moderator Krissah Thompson of The Washington Post.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/14/boosting-productivity-in-a-changing-workplaceand-workforce

05/15/2024

Amtrak is seeing a new era of rail travel. And with the new wave of workers ushered in, a fresh perspective in managing is required, says Robert Grasty, Amtrak's executive vice president and chief human resource officer. At From Day One’s Washington DC event, Grasty joined The Washington Post reporter Lori Aratani to discuss how he’s leading the new generation of employees in this age of railroad travel.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/10/balancing-tradition-and-transformation-while-hiring-thousands-of-new-workers

05/13/2024

A new report from Ovia Health suggests only 15% of employees have access to fertility benefits. “This benefit is very difficult to justify in terms of return on investment, and the reason why is that it’s crazy expensive,” said ARTURO ARTEAGA of VCA Animal Hospitals.

However, employees now see providing fertility benefits as their employer’s responsibility. From Day One panelists discussed providing fertility benefits without breaking the bank.

Thank you to additional speakers Kim Duck of News Corp, John Von Arb of Essentia Health, Jenny Carrillo of Ovia Health, and moderator Lydia Dishman of Fast Company.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/10/how-to-provide-fertility-benefits-without-breaking-the-bank

05/10/2024

In a dynamic business environment, adaptation is essential to stay competitive. Organizations face unprecedented challenges and opportunities, demanding a blend of resilience and innovation. Marsh McLennan's Amy Newbanks Letke, spoke at From Day One's Washington DC conference, offering an enlightening presentation on how to navigate and excel in this landscape, with insights, strategies, and actionable advice to thrive amid evolving industry trends.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/9/navigating-the-future-of-business-with-resilience-and-innovation

05/08/2024

Employees thrive and remain in organizations where they feel included and valued. Creating a comfortable space where everyone feels that they are heard and seen is crucial to recruitment and retention. During a panel discussion at From Day One’s conference in Salt Lake City, four experts offered tips and tricks on helping employees feel that they have a part in the conversation.

Thank you to speakers Emma E Houston of the University of Utah, Matt Frisbie of AXOMO, Weslie Porter, of the State of Utah, Whitney Harper of Extra Space Storage, and discussion moderator Robert Gehrke of The Salt Lake Tribune.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/7/do-your-workers-feel-a-sense-of-belonging-and-recognition

05/06/2024

For corporate America, it has been a historic experiment in free speech. For a time, big employers showed a growing tolerance of workers speaking out on social and political issues–with even company leaders making bold pronouncements on emerging issues. But the latest cultural flashpoint, the Israel-Hamas war, has not settled in quite the same way.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/3/the-google-firings-a-signal-of-a-course-correction-on-corporate-dissent

05/02/2024

Everyone waited for business to go back to normal following the pandemic. But the pandemic has created a ripple effect that may have changed the workplace forever. Take the tech industry, for example.

Jennifer Christie, chief people officer of Docusign, says that before the pandemic, tech talent was at a premium. But as everyone went remote and everything shifted, tech jobs were less in demand. Christie spoke with Taylor Telford of The Washington Post about the changing work dynamic at From Day One’s conference in Washington D.C.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/2/cultivating-a-strong-corporate-culture-in-a-changing-work-dynamic

05/02/2024

When it comes to monitoring employees, many employers are asking the wrong questions, misinterpreting data, and failing to trust their workers to spend their time efficiently. During a recent From Day One webinar on engaging a hybrid workforce, ActivTrak's Gabriela Mauch and Sarah Altemus spoke with Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza on how employers can better and–more responsibly–use employee productivity data.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/1/how-to-keep-a-hybrid-workforce-engaged-and-productive

05/01/2024

Employers offer a wide variety of benefits for the working parents of young children, from onsite childcare and paid leave to fertility and conception benefits, but what about support for parents of older children and teens? During the teen years, “There's a massive emotional strain between parents and teenagers that folks are way too familiar with. There's financial uncertainty,” said Jonathan Murray, head of Empowerly for Employers. And “college prep is a major source of stress for these parents and has a significant impact on workplace productivity.”

Murray joined From Day One to discuss why college prep for teens may become the next workplace benefit.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/30/why-college-prep-for-teens-may-become-the-next-workplace-benefit

04/29/2024

The three pillars of wellness, physical, mental, and financial, are like three legs on a stool. Lose one, and the whole thing crumbles.

Rather than thinking in terms of siloes, the more effective approach for benefits leaders is to see how three pillars support an employee’s overall well-being. In a recent fireside chat at From Day One’s April virtual conference, Nate Nevas, head of benefits and health services at Pitney Bowes, spoke with journalist Jeanhee Kim to offer an inside look at how to provide individualized care for a diverse workforce.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/26/the-three-pillars-of-wellness-physical-mental-and-financial

04/29/2024

With tighter budgets and fewer resources, people leaders face the challenge of creating more holistic and sustainable strategies, and many are recognizing that measuring ROI goes beyond the scope of using metrics alone.

Rob Catalano, chief engagement officer at WorkTango Inc., joined From Day One to speak with Ashley Collado- Jaime of Medidata Solutions and Deborah Thomas of Somos, Inc. on investing in employee experience.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/25/why-investing-in-the-employee-experience-is-more-important-than-ever

04/26/2024

"We don’t have to offer every single benefit that’s out there," said Lenka Sloman of GroupM. "We just have to offer the right ones."

Sloman spoke with journalist Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza at From Day One's April virtual conference. They discussed bringing clarity to benefits offerings, and the challenge of balancing market demands with individual needs.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/24/how-a-leader-brings-clarity-to-benefits-offerings

04/26/2024

A majority of Americans say money problems negatively impact their mental health, says William Peng of Northstar, a comprehensive financial wellness benefit. “Financial stressors are very closely related to other pillars of well-being."

Panelists at From Day One's April virtual conference speak on making benefits offerings both more accessible and more meaningful. Thank you to additional speakers Nicole Cody of International Paper, Megan Burns of Forma, Alecia Williams-Pierre of Atrium Hospitality, Sarah Schutzberger of Samsung Semiconductor, and moderator Lydia Dishman of Fast Company.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/23/making-benefits-more-accessibleand-meaningful

04/22/2024

During From Day One's Boston half-day benefits event, Sandi Stein or Brown Brothers Harriman spoke with Callum Borchers of The Wall Street Journal about the latest word on benefits: how to help employees thrive personally, physically, and financially.

Read some of the insights from their conversation here.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/19/the-latest-word-on-benefits-to-help-employees-thrive-personally-physically-and-financially

04/19/2024

Revolutionary weight-loss drugs bring with them both magic and mystery–the magic is how well they can work; the mystery is how to pay for them. But despite the high costs and headlines about some insurance plans scrapping GLP-1 coverage, plenty of employers see the upside to covering the new obesity medications.

What do HR and benefits executives need to know? Read the From Day One newsletter here.

Featuring From Day One sponsor spotlights on Ten Thousand Coffees, Ovia Health, Talking Talent, and ActivTrak.

When consumers see commercials for weight-loss drugs, they often find the pitch irresistible. But for HR and benefits executives, the ubiquitous ads may trigger an uneasy feeling. That's because revolutionary weight-loss drugs like Wegovy bring with them both magic and mystery–the magic is how wel...

04/18/2024

Today, ninety percent of the public state they believe there is a mental health crisis in the US, showing the continual relevance and demand for mental health care. Enthea's Sherry Rais spoke with From Day One on a new approach that could revolutionize mental health in the workplace.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/17/revolutionizing-mental-health-in-the-workplace-the-power-of-psychedelicassisted-therapies

04/17/2024

Change, as they often say, begins at home. From Day One panelists in Seattle kicked off a conversation on creating a workplace culture of well-being by sharing the measures they take to ensure their own personal well-being.

Read the takeaways from their discussion here.

Thank you to speakers Betsy Kippenhan of Comcast, Muhammad Umar or REI, Melinda M. of SecureSave, Andy F. of Burnalong, and moderator Diana Opong of KUOW Public Radio.

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https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/16/does-your-company-genuinely-care-about-wellbeing-how-to-show-it-through-your-culture

04/17/2024

Expecting workers to network on their own creates too many missed connections. With planning, companies can create proximity in distributed workforces. Dave Wilkin of Ten Thousand Coffees speaks with From Day One on bridging the connection gap, and how technology can bring workers together.

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https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/15/bridging-the-human-connection-gap-how-technology-can-bring-workers-together

04/16/2024

Many doctors are thrilled about the potential for GLP-1s, but that puts employers–where nearly half of Americans get their health insurance–in a tricky position. Here’s what employers need to know as they consider coverage for these drugs in the quickly changing landscape.



https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/4/15/workers-want-weightloss-drugs-but-how-can-employers-pay-the-bills