Building a Strong Workforce Community – Strategies for Engagement &  Belonging

by thunder39 | Jun 9, 2025

In this conversation, Roger Thorpe led a discussion on the role of community in workplace health and service delivery, with guests exploring the deeper meaning of connection. Community was described not just as a group, but as a felt sense of belonging where...

Best Practices for Onboarding Success & Employee Engagement

by thunder39 | Jun 9, 2025

In this session, Amy Davies shared insights on effective onboarding, stressing that while many companies admit to doing it poorly, few take steps to improve. She highlighted the power of first impressions through imprinting and suggested presenting a financial case to...

Women’s Health & Men’s Health in HR

by thunder39 | Jun 9, 2025

In this session, Roger Thorpe introduced Thorpe Benefits’ wellness manager to present their evolving wellness service, structured around education, action, and creating a culture of support. The program includes expert-led sessions, webinars, and a comprehensive...

Emerging Trends in Benefits & Wellness – Shaping the Future of HR

by thunder39 | Jun 9, 2025

Roger Thorpe, Alison Brown, and Bianca discussed the growing integration of HR, benefits, and wellness, highlighting the pressure on HR teams to balance strategic focus with daily demands and data overload. Alison emphasized maintaining a clear, updated priority list...

Navigating HR Career Growth & Advancing Your HR Acumen

by thunder39 | Jun 9, 2025

Susy Martins and Jeff Waldman shared their perspectives on the evolving role of HR, emphasizing that success today requires more than traditional people skills. Hiring should prioritize integrity, intelligence, and energy, while HR professionals must understand...