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In Episode 5 of Disruptive Dialogues, we speak with Jenn Borislow, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Borislow Insurance, a leading provider of innovative health and wellbeing benefits solutions, serving more than 300 businesses throughout New England. Jennifer is past president of the million dollar round table, a co-author of four books and an active participant in several insurance company advisory boards. Borislow addresses the challenges facing today’s HR leaders, emphasizing the increasing pressures on lean HR teams, the growing need for data-driven benefits strategies, and the importance of holistic, human-centered approaches to employee well-being. What are Disruptive Dialogues? Disruptive Dialogues are conversations that challenge the norms around how we currently conceptualize and address health and wellbeing inside the workplace. Key opinion leaders will challenge a group of dedicated, thoughtful leaders from within human resources, benefits, DE&I, and other culture-shaping departments to rethink their approach to workplace wellness.

In Episode 4 of Disruptive Dialogues, we speak with Tom Ferraro. Tom Ferraro is the Vice President of Benefits at MetLife. In this role, Tom is responsible for vendor management, the financial sustainability and strategic direction of the active and retiree Corporate Sponsored Benefits programs. Tom’s team has proposed and implements significant U.S. Health, Welfare & Retirement benefits changes. These changes have preserved MetLife’s strategic agility, continue to deliver meaningful benefits to plan participants in a cost-efficient manner, produced positive results in terms of health management and has significantly reduced company post-employment benefit liability. In addition, he leads the Global Well-being function and his team has deployed numerous programs and resources that have helped improve the health of MetLife’s employees and family members. What are Disruptive Dialogues? Disruptive Dialogues are conversations that challenge the norms around how we currently conceptualize and address health and wellbeing inside the workplace. Key opinion leaders will challenge a group of dedicated, thoughtful leaders from within human resources, benefits, DE&I, and other culture-shaping departments to rethink their approach to workplace wellness.

In Episode 3 of Disruptive Dialogues, we speak with Deb Gran. Deb has devoted 30+ years of her career to human resources, currently as Chief HR Officer for LabConnect. Prior to LabConnect, Gran held HR Leadership roles in the invitro diagnostics, retail, software, and professional services industries. Gran has been a guest speaker and shared her years of HR wisdom at multiple venues.  She was a contributor to “Redefying HR” by Lars Schmidt, was selected as a Notable Leader by Twin Cities Business and received the HR Team of the Year Award from Twin Cities SHRM. In this episode, Deb offers profound insights into how the workplace has transformed over the years and what trends are shaping the future What are Disruptive Dialogues? Disruptive Dialogues are conversations that challenge the norms around how we currently conceptualize and address health and wellbeing inside the workplace. Key opinion leaders will challenge a group of dedicated, thoughtful leaders from within human resources, benefits, DE&I, and other culture-shaping departments to rethink their approach to workplace wellness.

Thriving in the Workplace – Disruptive Dialogues with Leaders Who Care Our second session of Disruptive Dialogues is led by Celeste Harrington, well-being coach and Global Wellness and Benefits Manager at Microsoft. As a seasoned wellness professional, Celeste specializes in overseeing global mental and emotional well-being programs for some of the largest tech companies in the world. We will be chatting with Celeste about the successful implementation of impactful programs that prioritize the mental and physical well-being of employees. What are Disruptive Dialogues? Disruptive Dialogues are conversations that challenge the norms around how we currently conceptualize and address health and well-being inside the workplace. Key opinion leaders will challenge a group of dedicated, thoughtful leaders from within human resources, benefits, DE&I, and other culture-shaping departments to rethink their approach to workplace wellness.

Thriving in the Workplace – Disruptive Dialogues with Leaders Who Care Over the last several months, we’ve spoken with key leaders within human resources, benefits and organizational transformation about the state of workplace wellbeing and what changes need to be implemented to shape healthier, happier and more productive employees. One of the key themes we’ve begun to notice during these discussions is simple—it’s hard to move the needle when everyone is so used to the status quo. Especially as it relates to workplace wellbeing. What are Disruptive Dialogues? Disruptive Dialogues are conversations that challenge the norms around how we currently conceptualize and address health and wellbeing inside the workplace. Key opinion leaders will challenge a group of dedicated, thoughtful leaders from within human resources, benefits, DE&I, and other culture-shaping departments to rethink their approach to workplace wellness. The first session was the incredible Deb Smolensky, best-selling author and Well-being & Engagement leader, to tackle important topics from how to support burned-out employees to mitigating stress in the workplace.