The BNFT Shift

In this episode of The BNFT Shift, host Josh Reinhard sits down with Davida Rivens, Chief Impact Officer at E4E Relief. They explore how workplace giving and emergency financial relief programs help build stronger, more caring organizations, especially as the season of giving brings generosity into focus. Davida shares how support for colleagues goes beyond responding to headline-making disasters....

In this episode of The BNFT Shift, host Josh Reinhard sits down with Jameson Fauver, Senior Vice President at Kashable, and Tom Briggs, Divisional Vice President at Transamerica. Together, they explore how financial stress is shaping the American workforce and the role employers play in supporting employees’ financial wellness. Jameson explains that more workers are living paycheck to paycheck, of...

In this episode of The BNFT Shift, host Josh Reinhard sits down with Michael Erisman to explore how benefits can drive real business value, not just check boxes. Michael shares why HR leaders need to start with business goals before rolling out new programs. He explains that too often, companies rush to implement systems or perks without first asking what problems they want to solve. Michael discu...

In this episode of The BNFT Shift, host Josh Reinhard sits down with Daniel Waite, Director of Human Resources for the Eastern Region at Westgate Resorts. They explore how hospitality leaders can shape workplace culture and benefits to support every employee, from entry-level staff to executives. Dan shares how he puts culture at the center of HR, arguing that every touchpoint—right down to the em...

In the first episode of The BNFT Shift , host Josh Reinhard sits down with Rob Whalen , CEO and co-founder of PTO Exchange, to explore how paid time off is evolving from a static benefit into a flexible, strategic asset. They reflect on how COVID-19 accelerated the shift in employee expectations and exposed the limitations of legacy PTO systems. Rob shares the origin story behind PTO Exchange and...