Live 2025: NYC Half-Day Benefits Conference

Thursday, April 24, 2025

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8:00AM ET - 12:30PM ET

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TOPIC

BENEFITS IN 2025 AND BEYOND: INNOVATIVE AND INCLUSIVE APPROACHES FOR WORKER WELL-BEING AND COST EFFECTIVENESS

A wide range of benefits allows employers to tackle a broad spectrum of their goals, spanning from retaining and engaging employees to promoting inclusion and belonging within the workplace. What are the cutting-edge benefits available that cater to the needs of every worker? How can companies evaluate their workforce needs and cultivate awareness and participation in their offerings? What trends are emerging and what can be expected in the future of benefits?

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 3 credits from both organizations. The Activity IDs will be sent to attendees after the conclusion of the session.

Schedule-

ALL TIMES SHOWN BELOW ARE U.S. Eastern Time

08:00 AM - 08:25 AM
Breakfast/Networking
08:00 AM - 08:25 AM  |  Grand Central Lounge
08:25 AM - 08:30 AM
Opening Remarks
08:25 AM - 08:30 AM  |  Chrysler Forum
08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Fireside Chat
08:30 AM - 08:50 AM  |  Chrysler Forum

Speaker:

Rachel Marling, VP, Total Rewards, New York Presbyterian Hospital

08:50 AM - 09:15 AM
Unmasking the Hidden SUD Crisis: The True Cost of Untreated Substance Use in the Workplace (
08:50 AM - 09:15 AM  |  Chrysler Forum

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are not just a personal health issue—they represent a costly, pervasive crisis that is wreaking havoc on workplaces across the nation. Despite affecting millions, SUD remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, largely due to stigma and an overreliance on ineffective treatment models. In this keynote, we will dive into the staggering scale of the problem and its far-reaching implications, and explore why traditional approaches are failing to capture the true needs of affected employees. Finally, we’ll equip you with key questions to determine whether your organization might benefit from a more targeted, specialized approach to substance use management. Join us as we challenge conventional wisdom and peel back the layers of this hidden crisis.

Yusuf Sherwani, MD, CEO, Pelago

09:15 AM - 09:20 AM
Stretch Break hosted by STRETCHIT
09:15 AM - 09:20 AM  |  Chrysler Forum

The session is designed to relieve tension, boost energy, and enhance focus. In just a few minutes, you'll improve posture, reduce stiffness, and return feeling recharged and ready to engage.

Alicia Archer, Master Trainer, STRETCHIT

09:20 AM - 10:00 AM
The Push for Flexible, Personalized Benefits: How Employers Are Adapting (Panel)
09:20 AM - 10:00 AM  |  Chrysler Forum

In an uncertain labor market, employees are likely to place greater importance on their benefits packages. In response, leaders are rethinking how they design and communicate offerings to drive engagement. How are shifting workforce expectations increasing demand for more flexible, personalized benefits? How can leaders balance customization with cost efficiency and equity? What communication strategies are most effective in helping employees understand and utilize their benefits? How can technology and AI improve personalization and accessibility?

Panelists:

Emma Stern, Director, Global Benefits, Bausch + Lomb

Alana Kotlyar, Senior Director, Global Benefits, Equinox 

Guy Westermeyer, Owner & Founder,  Westcomm

Megan Burns, Lead Benefits Solutions Consultant, Benepass

Moderator:

 Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza, Contributing Editor, From Day One

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
How to Shape Your Workforce for Peak Performance (Thought Leadership Spotlight)
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM  |  Chrysler Forum

The first job of the C-Suite is to imagine what shape their company will take, what form it will embody. Their second job is to bring that to life. 

Over the last five years we’ve been confronted by record levels of resignation, labor shortages, a global pandemic, civil unrest, burnout and a pendulum swing in the balance of the employee employer relationship. 

David Bator, Managing Director of Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) will lead a research-rich exploration of how to leverage frequent recognition and meaningful rewards to connect employees to purpose and inspire action, align cultures and shape the behaviours the lead to organizational success.

David Bator, Managing Director, Achievers Workforce Institute

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Structure Networking / Coffee Break
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM  |  Grand Central Lounge
10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
Employee Mental Health and Financial Wellness: How Managers Can Be Empowered (Panel)
10:55 AM - 11:40 AM  |  Chrysler Forum

Connecting with workers and understanding them as individuals is essential to building a healthy, productive corporate culture. How can managers be trained to recognize the challenges that workers are facing, both in their work lives and home lives? How can employers take a holistic approach to supporting employees, including financial well-being and mental health resources? Can technology be used to create a better, more insightful management response to employee needs? How can point solutions be woven together to create a support structure that both managers and workers understand? What are some of the considerations for supporting workers across all life stages?

Panelists:

Rachel Marling, VP, Total Rewards, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Lindsey Garito, AVP, Total Rewards, Montefiore Health System

Allison Roberts, Senior Director, Human Resources, Interpublic Group (IPG) 

Aaron Shario, Founder, Carver Edison

Sean Masterman, VP, Global Employer Sales, Calm

Moderator:

11:40 AM - 12:05 PM
Thought Leadership Spotlight
11:40 AM - 12:05 PM  |  Chrysler Forum
12:05 PM - 12:30 PM
Closing Remarks/Networking
12:05 PM - 12:30 PM  |  Grand Central Lounge

VENUE

Convene 101 Park

Convene at 101 Park Avenue is a corporate meeting & event space located close to Grand Central Station. 

101 Park Ave, New York, NY 10178
Apr 24
8:00AM - 12:30PM