Employee Benefits

The Power of Prevention: Mitigating Workers’ Comp Risks Through Safety and Best Practices

Tags: Business Employee Benefits
Presented on: Tuesday, June 27th – 10:00am – 11:00am

Presented by:  Joseph Coniglio – President, OSEA, Inc.

Overview: Preventing workplace injuries and illnesses is essential to protect both employees and businesses from the financial and reputational costs of workers’ compensation claims.  In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of implementing best practices for workplace safety and the benefits of having a comprehensive safety program in place.  We will share recent industry trends and discuss ways to mitigate risk, avoid claims, remain compliant, and ultimately lower workers’ compensation costs.

The New Normal: Strategic Staffing and Retention Approaches for Employers

Tags: Employee Benefits

Presented on: Tuesday, June 20th – 11:00am
Presented by: Adrienne Schleigh, SHRM-SCP – Senior Director, HR Strategic Placements, HR Works, Inc

Overview: Let’s talk about what the new challenges are in recruitment (as related to what happened in the pandemic), and what employers are doing to attract and retain employees.  We will dig in on compensation reviews, ongoing check-ins, new concepts for benefits (ie. what benefits do employees want), remote/hybrid work (when to offer, what to do when you can’t), and gathering data through employee surveys.

Introduction to the Walsh HR Portal

Tags: Employee Benefits

The Walsh HR Portal provides comprehensive resources in benefits, compliance, recruiting, safety, and more. It centralizes essential information and tools, streamlining processes, and ensuring easy access for HR professionals, enhancing efficiency and reducing administrative burdens. This webinar is a recording of all of the functions our HR portal has to offer!

Legislative Updates: August 2021

Tags: Employee Benefits

Presented by: Frank Kerbein, Director, Center for Human Resources – The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Tuesday, August 31st – 11am

Overview: The last year has brought about enormous change in all aspects, but particularly in employee leave laws.  We’ll look at all the new HR laws and regulations that apply to your company and talk compliance strategies. In addition, we will look at the regulations to come as well as the impact of Legalized Cannabis on your company.

Retirement Plans in a Post-pandemic World

Tags: Employee Benefits

Presented by: Lisa M. Petronio, CPFA, RICP® – Vice President, Retirement Plan Solutions, Walsh Duffield Companies, Inc.
Tuesday, August 24th – 11am

Overview: The pandemic has shined a light on the financial fragility of our workers.

  • What lessons can be learned from the pandemic?
  • How can we take action for a better future?
  • What are post-pandemic retirement plan trends?

Recreational Marijuana and Workplace Safety

Tags: Business Employee Benefits

Presented by: John Coniglio, PhD Managing Director – OSEA, Inc.
Tuesday, August 17th – 11am

Overview: With the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State, there are new factors to consider to maintain a safe work environment.  Join us to discuss the impact of this change and steps you can take to ensure workplace safety for your whole team.

Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

Tags: Employee Benefits Wellness

Presented by: Melinda DuBois, Executive Director, Mental Health Advocates of WNY
Thursday, July 29th – 11am

Overview: Slowly the conversation around mental health is becoming less stigmatized, but it is still a challenging topic to address in the workplace. In this presentation, Melinda DuBois will provide insight and tips on how to address and support employees’ mental health and wellbeing at the individual and organizational level.

COVID-19 Update for the WNY Business Community

Tags: Employee Benefits

Presented by: Gale Burstein, MD, MPH, FAAP – Commissioner of Health, Erie County Department of Health
Thursday, July 22nd – 11am

Overview: Within this presentation the ECDOH Commissioner of Health will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and Erie County’s response. Dr. Burstein will share best practices and safety precautions to help businesses keep their clients, customers and employees safe as businesses continue to open and regulations change. In addition, she will discuss any recent developments within the community and address questions from webinar attendees.

Benefit Trends/State of the Marketplace

Tags: Employee Benefits

Presented by: Michael Conroy, Vice President, Group Benefits Director – Walsh Duffield Companies, Inc.
Thursday, July 15th – 11am

Overview: The pandemic has unquestionably reshaped the benefits industry over the past year, teaching us significant lessons along the way. But what does the future hold? In view of the uncertainty that still exists in the workforce, there are many employee benefit considerations for those in HR and leadership. In this presentation, Michael Conroy, VP and Group Benefits Director at Walsh Duffield, will review the most relevant benefit topics and trends for employers.

The Post-Election Healthcare Landscape

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What’s next for healthcare policy in 2021 and beyond? Join us as we discuss the impact of COVID-19, the future of the ACA and what to watch under a Biden Administration.

Presented by: Roberta Rifkin, SVP Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Independent Health.