The Checkup

Brad Mandacina tackles what the future looks like. Did you know the average employer is running over 100 applications? Those are stacks on stacks and digital transformation is coming. Lockton can help.

Brad Mandacina is the leader of the HR Technology practice at Lockton Companies. He is a highly sought expert who speaks on many panels and joins Danielle to talk about what we thought was going to happen before COVID changed everything. We recap the early challenges, the way we overcame some with technology and we'll talk about what we think will happen next.

On the first episode of this new series, Jen Schomer, a Human Resource leader in the Northwest shares her passion for building: both organizations and the people in them. She offers valuable advice to others who need to build or are considering joining one. Building isn’t just about getting tasks done, it’s about brining people along. Jen offers her wisdom and advice that is valuable even outside...

Larry Nisenson, Chief Commercial Officer at Genworth, joins Danielle on The Checkup to talk about the other caregiving crises in America. Perhaps like Danielle, you've paid closer attention to or been more impacted by lack of childcare but what's happening to the older among us who have been removed from residential facilities in the wake of COVID? Where are the unpaid caregivers finding time to c...

We are midway through a long legislative session in Washington State. Zach provides an informative update around taxes, healthcare and a brief peek at how The American Recovery Plan is expanding the Affordable Care Act in our state. https://voicesforaffordablehealth.com/share-your-voice/

Dr. Rebecca Lich is Lockton's Mountain West Series Pharmacist. She collaborates with Pharmacists and Analysts across Lockton to make sure our clients have the best in class pharmacy contract and each component is held accountable with the PBM. Listen to the full episode to learn why our pharmacy practice is unique and how we can help self-funded clients save 10-30% in pharmacy costs alone.

Emily Elrod is a self proclaimed nerd about humans. I describe her as a gardener of people - working with her skills and her heart to bring people together and help bring out their best. In this episode, we talk about Adapting Without Snapping. If you've run out of coping skills or are helping a stressed workforce, her perspective and humor is good medicine. Her day job is to help the stressed by...

In the ongoing series to meet the experts at Lockton, Linda Brink the Vice President of Population Health and Wellbeing, joins Danielle to talk about why Social Determinants of Health is important to understand when we make decisions about Employee Benefits. In Part 2, Linda Brink returns to provide practical tips employers can tackle TODAY to understand their own Social Determinants of Healt...

In the ongoing series to meet the experts at Lockton, Linda Brink the Vice President of Population Health and Wellbeing, joins Danielle to talk about why Social Determinants of Health is important to understand when we make decisions about Employee Benefits. In order to help employees achieve a greater level of wellbeing, we need to understand the obstacles that exist: financially, spirituall...

Sean Bell is a seasoned wellness pioneer who worked with Danielle back in the early days of the tobacco cessation company Free & Clear. Sean’s career path has led to Aduro, an organization focused on the total wellbeing of the individual and committed to reigniting humanity in the workplace. For more information or to book a call with Danielle visit: https://www.daniellehuston.com/ Follow Dani...

Paula Day is an Employment Law Attorney who joined Lockton this fall to support our clients in this incredibly important space. Paula will walk us through changes in Washington State but also speak to COVID vaccinations, employer considerations and what the Federal landscape may start to look like in January. For more information or to book a call with Danielle visit: https://www.daniellehuston.co...

Julie Casper, a wellbeing expert and Account Executive at Lockton joins Danielle to talk about stress management and resilience. We will bend the focus a bit on mental health and talk about ways we can help each other through a holiday season that will be very different and hard for many people. What I hope we will accomplish through this is to learn more ways to cope and help each other by sharin...

On October 13th, Zach Snyder and I talked about the upcoming elections: players, predictions and consequences. Now that the election is over, results are in. Tune in to hear how the predictions played out. Who's in, who's out and what does it mean for the future of employer healthcare in our state. For more information or to book a call with Danielle visit: https://www.daniellehuston.com/ Follow D...

This year has been EXTRA of all the things. We're surrounded by bad news, angry news and our fellow humans who are demonstrating their fear and stress in ways that are causing many of us sadness. As we lead into a week that feels more anxious than most, let's double down on our ability to be exceedingly KIND. Join Dr. Michelle Robin and I talking about linking arms and being the medicine to people...

There is more than a Federal election happening this year and while that may garner the most attention and angst, elections at the local level directly impact our workplaces, schools and neighborhoods. Zach Snyder, Government Affairs Director, explains what's at stake in our State and the consequences of elections. But take heart! He will also encourage us regarding the state of our democracy! For...

Govindh Jayaraman joins Danielle for an encore presentation of IMBA Medical's symptom tracker tool. This tool deploys quickly, is easily customized and includes the ability to direct people to care or other resources that support healthy minds and bodies during this unprecedented time.  This solution is designed to help keep employees, vendors and customers healthy and safe while also protecting p...

Marjory Robertson, AVP and Employment Law Attorney at Sun Life joins The Checkup to update us on compliance as it relates to returning to the workplace. This is no small task in the US where rules at the State, County and even City levels need to be factored in. Marjory shares case law that will continue to shape our workplace. Employers will need to remain flexible with open door policies for con...

COVID-19 has created a myriad of workplace challenges for employers, both in the near- and long-term. Listen to  ZOOM+Care  leaders share the facts and actionable steps employers can take that will help you navigate the post-COVID-19 workplace.

Returning guest, Zach Snyder, joins The Checkup to update us on the course of the last legislative session in Washington along with what COVID has done since. Major new tax proposals that would impact employers plans were narrowly defeated and will likely be back. Shortly after the session, an economic downturn meant the State who was flush with money is now staring down a shortfall of likely $7 b...

Steven Fawcett from Gordon Thomas Honeywell joins The Checkup again to explain the mechanics of payroll tax credits and answer questions about the process that is designed to offset employer costs of Emergency Leave and Emergency Sick Pay. 

Dan Peluse from Wintrust Retirement Benefit Advisors joins The Checkup to explain how The CARES Act relaxed rules for a loan from your retirement account. Is it right for you? Will every plan allow for these hardship loans? And maybe most importantly, be encouraged by Dan's perspectives on the market and retirement plans in general!

Shelly Andrew from Gordon Thomas Honeywell joins The Checkup for a special series - Monday Meetup. Shelly explains how loan forgiveness works for the Paycheck Protection Program. There are restrictions on how the money can be used, measurements to understand and time frames to consider.  

Shelly Andrew from Gordon Thomas Honeywell joins The Checkup for a special series Monday Meetup. Shelly explains the SBA Loan processes for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program. It's important to understand the differences, eligibility and what you will need to get started. 

This week's Meetup hosted Steven Fawcett, attorney at Gordon Thomas Honeywell. These meetings are organized to do three things: Provide a highlight reel of what's happened in the last week in legislation impacting employers around benefits, leave, etc.; Look ahead to what you need to do or plan for; Provide a forum for questions and answers. Questions like: "Can Expanded Leave be used intermittent...

Zach Snyder from Cambia joins Danielle for this episode, first presented as a live zoom. This recording isn't as produced as others so we could get it you quickly! The Families First Act, signed by President Trump on March 18 takes steps in providing aid and laying the groundwork for some basics for American workers. We cover three primary areas: COVID testing, Emergency Family Medical Leave and E...