In this episode of the Beyond Benefits podcast, we dig deep into a number of topics with our newly crowned BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year, Chris Hamilton.

Josh Blalock, Chief Viedo Evangelist at Jabra, believes businesses can build a thriving culture while balancing flexibility with productivity in the evolving landscape of work and AI.

"Stigma and access are often the primary culprits that prevent employees from utilizing mental health benefits," said Mindi Cox, Chief People Officer at O.C. Tanner.

"There are a lot of people who are dealing with and suffering from mental health conditions. That can impact the workplace, which can lead to more discrimination claims," said Chris Williams, Employment Practices Liability Product Manager at Travelers.

In this episode, we chat with Solome Tibebu, founder and CEO of Behavioral Health Tech. The discussion touches on everything from the current state of behavioral health in the U.S., to Solome’s personal mental health journey.

"The business impact of financial and mental wellness initiatives can be seen through feedback from HR teams and employees, via productivity measures and in employee retention trends," said Tanner Bergman, Head of Wellbeing at Paycom.

Tune in for a deep dive into the chaotic world of prescription drugs (are PBMs really the bad guys?), including the current state of international drugs, the impacts of the tariffs, and his predictions on what’s next in the benefits world.

In a star-studded panel at this year's BenefitsPRO Broker Expo, industry leaders share innovative strategies that have contributed to their success in the industry.