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.

Past Events

Supporting Employee Gut Health in the Workplace

Dec 2, 2025 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This session is designed for senior HR leaders looking to strengthen their organization’s approach to employee well-being by addressing gut health. We’ll examine what gut health truly means, its influence on energy, focus, mood, and immunity, and why it plays a critical role in overall employee wellness. You’ll gain insights on how promoting healthier habits...
This AMA-style session gives senior HR leaders the chance to bring their most pressing questions forward and learn directly from a trusted "secondary" source.  We’ve been getting frequent queries on topics such as: How to support absent employees. Revisiting disability management approaches. Forecasting and preparing a proper response to obesity management and medications Possible budget...
Employee wellbeing is being tested like never before. Burnout, substance use challenges, and unexpected personal crises are putting pressure on both employees and the HR teams that support them. As a result, forward-thinking organizations are reimagining their benefits strategies to go beyond prevention — creating systems of care that offer meaningful support when life becomes...
As the workforce evolves, HR leaders are being challenged to design benefits that meet employees’ growing expectations without sending costs skyrocketing. From elder care and fertility support to pet PTO and reimagined models of time off, organizations are exploring new ways to care for their people while maintaining financial sustainability. This roundtable will bring together...

Navigating Mental Health Today

Oct 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

In a world filled with information (and misinformation) about mental health, many people still feel unsure about how to find support, when to seek therapy, and what options are truly helpful, especially when stigma or self-doubt gets in the way. Join us for an honest and practical conversation with a panel of experts and those...

Supporting Employee Mental Health in the Workplace

Aug 19, 2025 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This session is designed for HR and people leaders looking to enhance their approach to employee mental wellbeing ahead of our October mental health focus. We’ll explore where traditional support models often fall short and share real-world ideas for building a more proactive, inclusive, and accessible strategy. From improving access to care to getting more...
Employee wellbeing is no longer a guessing game. With better access to data, HR teams can now pinpoint the health and wellness challenges their people are actually facing. This session will focus on how to use analytics and insights to shape more responsive, personalized benefits strategies. From identifying at-risk populations to measuring employee feedback, we’ll...
HR and finance leaders are facing more complexity than ever. Rising costs, growing mental health needs, hybrid work demands, and changing expectations around plan design are all driving pressure to adapt. This session is designed to give you the space to ask the questions that matter most. Whether you're navigating budgets, looking to improve program...
HR professionals are facing a growing wave of complex and interconnected health challenges within their workforce. From obesity and diabetes to mental health, elder care responsibilities, and women's health concerns, these issues are impacting employee performance, engagement, and retention. This session will explore how HR can prepare in advance for these predictable challenges and design...
In this session, Dr. JJ Dugoua, a Naturopathic Doctor with a focus on men’s health, will cover common health concerns for men at different life stages—from fertility and mental health in younger men to prostate health, heart disease, and memory in older adults. He’ll also share practical strategies for prevention, including nutrition, lifestyle habits, supplements,...