Events
At Thorpe Benefits, we host a variety of events including our Annual Symposium, Monthly Round Tables, Classes, Seminars, and more. These events provide valuable opportunities for networking, learning, and staying informed about the latest trends and strategies in employee benefits and wellness, empowering organizations to enhance their programs and drive success.
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Transforming Training & Development: Integrating Wellness for Optimal Results
March 20 @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
While training programs continue to focus on skill development, recent trends show high levels of burnout and disengagement—indicating a gap in wellness initiatives. With the increasing shift toward autonomous learning, leaders need tools to better manage well-being and prevent burnout.
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- Closing the Wellness Gap in Learning & Development – Why employee health, including resilience and stress management, must be integrated into development programs for better outcomes.
- Empowering Leaders as Wellness Champions – How equipping leaders with tools to promote team well-being can reduce burnout and foster a supportive workplace culture.
Is Paying Employees to Stay Healthy the Future of Compensation? Rethinking the Total Employee Experience
April 24 @ 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM
As companies prioritize employee well-being, the debate continues: should financial incentives be tied to wellness behaviors? While some see it as a powerful motivator, others question the ethical implications.
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The Ethics and Effectiveness of Wellness Incentives – Should financial rewards be tied to wellness behaviors? Explore the moral implications and real-world impact of this approach.
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The Impact on Engagement, Productivity, and Retention – Do wellness incentives genuinely drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention? Assess the trends and outcomes.
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2025 Benefits And Wellness Superhero Symposium
May 14 @ 09:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Save the date for our 5th Annual Benefits and Wellness Superhero Symposium!
Join us on May 14th at 9:30 AM EST for a morning of insightful discussions with industry experts. Explore key trends in HR, employee benefits, and workplace wellness while gaining strategies to enhance your organization’s programs.
Our sessions will cover:
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- HR Career Journey & Overall Benefits & Wellness Acumen in HR
- Onboarding Best Practices
- Emerging Trends in Benefits & Wellness – Shaping the Future of HR
- HR Women’s Health / Men’s Health
- Community vs. Isolation – Building a Strong Workforce Community
Stay tuned for more details.
Past Events
Debt Detox: Master Your Credit
February 11 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
We’re excited to invite you and your team to an exclusive virtual session, Debt Detox: Master Your Credit, on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, hosted by Cindy Marquez, CFP, from Open Access Limited. This session is designed to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to improve your financial wellness and take control of your financial future. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your financial knowledge and make informed decisions for both personal and team-wide financial success. Don’t miss out—sign up today!
Beyond Budgeting – The Fundamentals of Financial Wellbeing
February 4 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Are you ready to take control of your finances without feeling overwhelmed by budgeting? This exclusive session, hosted by Cindy Marques, CFP, from Open Access Limited is designed specifically for employees to learn practical strategies to master your finances. In this event, you'll discover:
- Effective spending habits
- Goal setting for financial success
- Building a financial framework tailored to your needs
Supporting Employee Financial Wellbeing: Mastering Money Matters Together
December 3 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a free virtual client education session, focused on how you can support employee financial wellbeing. The event will introduce our Financial Wellness Playbook, provide details of the Financial Wellbeing Kick-Off event in February 2025, feature expert speaker Cindy Marques, and include an interactive discussion with HR leaders—exclusively for Thorpe Benefits clients. RSVP today to secure your spot!
Lifestyle Accounts: An Honest Evaluation. Are They Worth It?
November 14 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
- Discuss why lifestyle accounts are appealing and how they enhance employee choice.
- Consider the financial impact and whether these accounts effectively incentivize desired behaviours.
- Analyze the challenges of sustaining and potentially altering lifestyle accounts.
Mastering Your Sleep
November 12 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Now, more than ever we need to be sleeping well to better our immune systems and overall health. When we focus on changing our mindset and everyday lifestyle habits we can begin to build a foundation to sleep and feel better. Alanna McGinn will educate you on incorporating proper sleep hygiene, with tips and strategies to quiet your mind, shorten sleep onset, and strengthen your relationship with sleep and your bed. The presentation will include easy to follow tips and lifestyle strategies that you can incorporate morning, noon, and night to help you sleep better.
“Fatigue Fighters” Employee Wellness Session with Thorpe Benefits!
October 9 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive free virtual wellness event where we’ll dive into how dietary choices and daily habits can significantly boost energy levels and combat fatigue. This dynamic session features our special guest speaker, Trionne Moore, an IOC Sports Nutritionist and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Trionne will share invaluable insights on nutrient-rich foods and positive lifestyle changes designed to enhance your team's vitality and well-being.
Decoding Drug Cost: Consider a Managed Formulary
September 19 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
- Discuss drug cost concerns and how a managed formulary might be a better approach.
- Analyze employee reactions to managed formularies and their impact on plan satisfaction
- Assess the financial impact of managed formularies, exploring potential savings and implementation strategies.
Simplifying Wellness: Practical Steps for a Healthier Workplace
August 20 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
- Introduce practical steps for a healthier workplace through our simplified wellness approach, including how to assess current wellness initiatives.
- Evaluate workplace support for employee health, discussing methods to assess existing wellness programs.
The Impact of Psychological Safety on Team Effectiveness with Brenda Jasmin and Nicole Cairns
July 30 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
- Discover how fostering a culture of psychological safety can unleash the full potential of your team.
- Learn about the challenges and barriers to psychological safety within teams and what leaders can do to overcome them.
- Identify practical strategies for cultivating psychological safety in the workplace.
2024 Benefits And Wellness Superhero Symposium
May 7 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Welcome to the 4th Annual Benefits and Wellness Superhero Symposium! The date was set for May 7th, 11:30 am EST, and attendees got to learn the latest Benefits and Wellness trends and strategies. The event featured insightful panels, sessions, and interviews with industry experts. Topics explored included recruiting, choosing providers/vendors, emerging trends, benefits and wellness in a remote/hybrid workplace, and much more. Attendees didn't miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers and explore strategies to elevate their organization’s benefits and wellness initiatives. SEE HIGHLIGHTS