We’ve hit the floor at #CAHR2025, thanks to the incredible Rafael Rivera and the awesome team at PIHRA, and we’re podcasting LIVE from the heart of the action!If you’re here at the conference, come find us! Jump on the mic, share your HR insights, and be part of a special series featuring interviews with real HR professionals from across the industry.And don’t miss the keynote! I’m closing out Day 1 with a full hour on everything you need to know about employee benefits in 2025—trends, strategies, and what’s coming next.Let’s make it a great one. See you on the floor!About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com
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Ep #105: Launching a Successful Wellness Program | A HIT-chat with Carly Marino-Healy
Looking to take your wellness program beyond just checking a box?In the second part of our mini-series on Employer Wellness Programs, I’m joined by the amazing Carly Marino-Healy — Corporate Wellness Expert and Founder & CEO of Marino Wellness LLC.Carly brings years of experience (and a ton of wisdom!) to the table, sharing real-world tips, best practices, and major do’s and don’ts for employers looking to launch, improve, or maximize their wellness initiatives.If you're serious about building a workplace culture that actually supports health and well-being, you won't want to miss this one!About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com
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Ep #104: Building Better Wellness Programs with Austin Ollis, Founder of Fly Bodies Inc.
We’re kicking off a 2-part series on Employer Wellness with special guest Austin Ollis—Air Force missileer, active reservist, and founder of the innovative wellness company Fly Bodies.In this episode, we dive into: How to launch or improve a workplace wellness programRealistic tips for increasing employee engagementHow to measure ROI and long-term impactWhether you're starting from scratch or looking to level up your current wellness efforts, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and big-picture perspective.Tune in for a powerful conversation on the future of wellness at work!About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com
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Ep #103: Fertility & Family-Building Benefits at Work | SB 729 Breakdown with Kelly Ellison
California’s SB 729 goes into effect July 1, requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatments, including IVF. But what does that really mean for employers, employees, and benefit strategies moving forward?In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Ellison, COO & Founder of Vesta for Families, for a powerful conversation about the current and future state of fertility and family-building benefits in the workplace.We break down: What SB 729 covers (and doesn’t)How leading employers are approaching fertility supportWhy benefits need to go beyond the clinical—from foster care to adoption and emotional supportIf you’re in HR, compliance, or benefits strategy—or simply passionate about building inclusive, supportive workplaces—this one’s for you.About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.
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Ep #102: Emotional Intelligence at Work with Jeff Kinsley, Business Director at Six Seconds
Jeff Kinsley spent over 30 years in HR at FedEx and now serves as Business Director at Six Seconds — a groundbreaking emotional intelligence (EQ) company with the bold mission of impacting one billion lives through EQ.In this episode, we dive into what emotional intelligence really means, how to integrate it into your organization, and why it matters at every level — from personal growth to executive leadership.Whether you're in HR, leading a team, or just curious how EQ can transform your workplace culture—this is one you won't want to miss!About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.comSpecial thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health PlansThank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcastThank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna
The H.I.T. Podcast curates the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. The Podcast is powered by Montage Insurance Solutions.
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