Agenda

8:15 - 9:00 Registration & Breakfast

9:00: The Wake-Up Call: Women Aren’t Just Little Men

Just the Facts, Ma’am: The business case for prioritizing women’s health is compelling yet often clouded by misconceptions and societal taboos. In this session, a leading urologist and voice in women’s health, Dr. Kelly Casperson, will layout the evidence by breaking down the key stages in a woman’s life and then explaining the changes that occur over time that are unique to women. She will explore how these stages can both enhance productivity and present unique challenges, and how companies can arm themselves to best support their female workforce. Q&A time will be provided.

Speaker: Dr. Kelly Casperson, Urologist, Sex Expert, Podcaster and Author of “You Are Not Broken”

9:45: Data as a Catalyst for Change

Data can be a game-changer for equity in the workplace. In an ever-evolving environment of equity and inclusion, it is vital for organizations to harness data to understand the unique challenges women face and to implement effective strategies that foster a truly inclusive workplace. This fireside chat will focus on actionable strategies for using data to make informed decisions that empower women. You’ll learn from real-life examples of how organizations can utilize data to enhance health and well-being initiatives, ultimately attracting and retaining key female talent.

Speaker: Michelle Corman, Ph.D, Employee Research West Zone Leader, Mercer

Speaker: Elizabeth Zech, Principal, Center for Health Innovation, Mercer

10:15: Moving from Policy to Effective Implementation

A policy is a piece of paper until it takes on meaning and significance in organizations and, most importantly, in employees’ lived experiences.  How can HR leaders roll out policies that are contentious in the eyes of some and life-changing in the eyes of others? 

This session will feature inspiring stories and valuable lessons from pioneering organizations that have courageously navigated the challenges of introducing impactful policies. Learn how they turned bold intentions into tangible outcomes, transforming workplaces and creating meaningful change for their employees.

Speaker:  Lucia Guillroy, Chief People Officer, Virta Health

Speaker: Sarah Hardy, Co-Founder and Chief People & Experience Officer, Bobbie

Speaker: Charissa Wagner, SVP People, Taylor Morrison

Moderator: Holly Menino, Co-Anchor, KOMO Morning News in Seattle

11:00: Networking Break

11:30: How Shifting Demographics Are Impacting the Workforce

Decades of declining births and a red-hot economy have created the tightest labor market in half a century. To win the future, businesses need to shift from a recruitment model to a retention one and realize the potential of mid- to late-career workers.  The U.S. is not the first nation to face this challenge, nor will it be the last. Learn from countries and businesses ahead of the curve.

Speaker: Bradley Schurman, The Human Change

12:00 A Case Study in Action

Employers play a critical role in supporting women’s health care needs and addressing gaps in health care.  Hear why and how a leading health solutions company chose to embrace whole-scale business transformation that prioritizes the health of women throughout their health care journeys.  From thoughtful benefit design to implementation, hear what’s worked, and how to adapt and shift momentum based on employee sentiment and health outcomes.

Speaker: Dr. Joanne Armstrong, Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Women’s Health and Genomics, CVS Health

Moderator: Kim Hart, Co-Founder, MiDOViA

12:30 End