Our Annual Tribute to Leadership invites us to pause—much like stopping to smell the roses—and recognize the individuals whose vision, commitment, and integrity have shaped our community and advanced the future of healthcare. This moment is not only about honoring extraordinary achievements, but also about acknowledging the far-reaching influence of leadership—how it inspires others, strengthens organizations, and paves the way for lasting impact. As we celebrate today’s leaders, we reflect on their legacy and look ahead to the future they continue to inspire.
The Mindful Workforce: Mindfulness Strategies for Work, Life, and the Holidays
An approachable, research-informed look at how mindfulness supports better performance and wellbeing. Including a case study on how an organization implemented mindfulness across their global organization as well as practical mindful holiday tips that help employees navigate stress, family dynamics, and year-end overload.
Caregiving touches every workplace — with millions of employees supporting aging parents, children, partners, and other loved ones. As caregiving needs rise, employers have a unique opportunity to better understand and support the caregivers in their workforce.
Join Dr. Allison Applebaum, leading caregiving expert and author of Stand By Me: A Guide to Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving, and Kim Thiboldeaux, NEBGH’s CEO, for a practical conversation about the emotional, financial, and workplace pressures today’s caregivers face. U.S. employees now spend an average of 27 hours each week on family caregiving — often on top of full-time jobs.
Our Annual Tribute to Leadership invites us to pause—much like stopping to smell the roses—and recognize the individuals whose vision, commitment, and integrity have shaped our community and advanced the future of healthcare. This moment is not only about honoring extraordinary achievements, but also about acknowledging the far-reaching influence of leadership—how it inspires others, strengthens organizations, and paves the way for lasting impact. As we celebrate today’s leaders, we reflect on their legacy and look ahead to the future they continue to inspire.
The Business Case for Better Sleep: Unlocking Health, Safety, and Productivity
Discover how prioritizing sleep health reduces costs, prevents burnout, and enhances employee performance.
Drug costs are soaring—and employers are paying the price. This conference pulls back the curtain on PBMs, rebates, and runaway spending.
Join bold-thinking employers and experts for real talk on what’s broken, what’s working, and what to do next.
This timely discussion will expand on the NEBGH Voices podcast episode and explore the latest in vaccine policy, safety, and science—including how employers can play a proactive role in combating misinformation, improving employee communication, and leveraging benefits strategies. Learn where to find reliable resources and how to amplify credible vaccine messaging across your workplace.
Pharmacy benefit costs continue to rise—even for employers who are actively managing their plans. Specialty drugs now represent just 2% of prescriptions but drive nearly 60% of total spend.
Our speakers will break down the often-overlooked cost drivers and share practical steps HR leaders and benefits advisors can take to improve visibility and performance.
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They’ll share real stories of companies who uncovered six-figure savings—not by cutting benefits, but by identifying gaps in contracts, oversight, and data transparency.
Employers will walk away with tips for better oversight, smarter contract reviews, and clearer data.
Rising costs, fragmented point solutions, and low employee engagement are making benefits administration more challenging than ever. HR Benefits and Employee Experience teams are under increasing pressure to demonstrate ROI—but limited resources and legacy systems make real progress difficult.
Discover how one employer tackled benefits complexity with AI—reducing HR load, boosting employee engagement, and proving real impact.