Global Benefits Connect provides an opportunity for Global Benefits leaders to gather, exchange ideas and network through in-person events and (with the advent of COVID-19) virtual meetings. Sponsored by Lockton, we gather every other month to discuss overcoming challenges, meeting the needs of a changing global workforce and sharing thoughts on how we can help one another.
Here you can find recaps of previous meetings as well as interesting content for Global Benefits Teams to consume. Enjoy!
Here you can find recaps of previous meetings as well as interesting content for Global Benefits Teams to consume. Enjoy!
Lockton Global Benefits
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How did employers worldwide respond to the impact of COVID-19?
It is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to affect the wider economy, communities, businesses and individuals for many months to come – but how have employers responded to its impact on their staff? We were keen to identify the key drivers of long term change at our clients’ organisations as a result of the pandemic and the disruption caused throughout 2020 and into 2021. You can review the survey here |
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Brexit Update - January 2021
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Working from Home - Perspectives from India
In India, Working From Home (WFH) was a radical and exciting concept a few years back. It was looked at as a special consideration and concession at the corporate level and yearned by many who could not get it. Over the years, a few corporates added WFH as a permanent feature. The surge of telecommunications, information storage & security systems eased information transfer among remote workers & established an e ffective & well-accepted communication system. The rising service industry, declining manufacturing sector, and the growth of information-based jobs made it much easier for people to WFH. Like many aspects of our lives, the pandemic has accelerated and made permanent these changes to work.
You can download this Work from Home whitepaper published by Lockton's partner, J.B.Boda here
You can download this Work from Home whitepaper published by Lockton's partner, J.B.Boda here
October 2020 Session
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You can check out the video recap of our October session as well as an in-depth presentation (below) on global mental well-being led by Dr. Shealynn Buck.
Our Fall 2020 sessions are focused on global well-being in the midst of the pandemic. Why? The impacts of unaligned mental well-being include trillions of dollars in lost productivity, account for 25% of absences from work and worse, by 2030, lack of mental well-being is projected to be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. In October, we discussed how the combination of the pandemic and technology’s relentless advancements are straining everyone’s mental health. Our human mind is simply not prepared by evolution or by experience for a world of constant information flow. Even when the pandemic is behind us, the changes it has wrought coupled with the acceleration and convergence of technologies will make supporting mental well-being a 21st century business imperative and a continuous focus of Human Resources. |
Dr. Roberts' Presentation
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Global Mental Well-Being
Dr. Shealynn Buck. Lockton's Medical Director, leads an in-depth presentation and discussion regarding how global employers can maintain a framework for a healthy and productive workforce by focusing on mental well-being. Divided into 3 segments, first Dr. Buck outlines a framework for global mental well-being including definitions, perspectives, impacts, challenges and strategies. Then Lockton's Roshi Fisher leads a panel discussion of global solution providers to share insights on key global well-being themes. The session concludes with employer success stories and advice for global employers looking to meet these challenges.
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Dr. Shealynn Buck
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June 2020 Session
In June, our Global Benefits Connect had a theme of mental well-being and we used Dr. Shealynn Buck's recent presentation as background for our discussion. You can watch a replay of the webcast above.
Thanks to Frank Dumar, CEO, of www.cleavercompany.com/ who joined us to describe his work with clients' leadership development programs. He observed, and our attendees confirmed, many organizations are relying heavily on HR teams and managers to communicate with their people as well as continue business operations.
Frank reiterated that the health of our Enterprises, Teams and Individuals are based in part by-
Thanks to Frank Dumar, CEO, of www.cleavercompany.com/ who joined us to describe his work with clients' leadership development programs. He observed, and our attendees confirmed, many organizations are relying heavily on HR teams and managers to communicate with their people as well as continue business operations.
Frank reiterated that the health of our Enterprises, Teams and Individuals are based in part by-
- Enterprise- Clarity of plan, roles and communities
- Teams- Helping with Team Leadership, climate and readiness
- Individuals- Helping your folks grow and develop growth mindset and resiliency
- HR is at the epicenter of business response during these trying times. As Johnny C. Taylor, President and CEO of SHRM, remarked - "HR is a first responder...With HR support, employers can adapt, rebuild and refocus, resulting in improved organizational culture, values and effectiveness."
- For our global locations, should we provide a marketplace of solutions that meet their unique geographic / demographic needs? It is hard to pick the right partner and there are no single source solutions.
- How do we structure our days as people are working harder, less aligned (with respect to schedules) and not taking time off.
- Should we consider a second round of financial support for employees working from home as it appears we will be in this mode for some undetermined period of time.
We love soliciting content for future discussions and would appreciate your comments and feedback as we continue to build and strengthen this group of employers focused on global benefits and total rewards.