The Organizational Care Gap: New Research, Real Strategies

Description

Only 1 in 4 employees strongly agree their organization cares about their well-being—a number that decreased from the past year. And yet, the data is clear: when employees feel genuinely cared for, everything improves—from employee engagement with work and retention to well-being and life satisfaction.  In this webinar, you’ll get new insights into data from the Workplace and Employee Survey conducted by WebMD’s Center for Research, alongside client stories and tactical insights that show how employers are taking action to move the needle on care. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of the six elements employees say matter most—and how you can bring them to life through leadership, communication and culture. 

Learning Objectives: 

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Understand current trends around organizational care and what it means for retention, burnout and performance.   
• Identify six key elements that make employees feel genuinely cared for.   
• Explore real-world examples from organizations who are doing great work to foster care.  

SPEAKERS

Erin Seaverson is the Senior Director for the Center for Research at WebMD Health Services, steering the Center’s health and well-being research agenda. She serves as a research consultant and principal investigator on strategic initiatives, program evaluation and outcomes studies. Erin has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific research studies, and her work in research and reporting helps to define best practices for the industry. Her research has been recognized as Paper of the Year by the American Journal of Health Promotion and as one of the 25 most important studies in workplace health promotion for its contributions to the industry. Erin serves on the Board of Directors for the Health Enhancement Research Organization. Erin earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Health Science from Alma College and her Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology from the University of Massachusetts. She has also studied at the University of North London in London, England. Erin resides in Tampa, Florida with her husband, Marc, and daughter, Ruby. She has a deep love for endurance running, strength training and baking, finds peace in the great outdoors, and believes in giving back to her community through volunteerism. 

Judy Lee is the Senior People Scientist for the Center for Research at WebMD Health Services, where she focuses on translating research into practical strategies. Her passion lies in empowering both employees and organizations to create healthier and more fulfilling workplaces by blending principles of people science and organizational management theories. With a diverse background in management consulting, research, and product management, Dr. Lee has collaborated with clients and teams across sectors such as Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and non-profit organizations. These experiences have equipped her with expertise in addressing complex business and well-being challenges at both organizational and individual levels, leveraging mixed methods research, data analysis, and actionable insights. Her contributions have garnered recognition in the field of organizational research and have been featured in news articles. Dr. Lee earned her Ph.D. in Management from the Business School at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, where she had previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Business. Additionally, she completed a study abroad program at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Dr. Lee lives in West Hartford, CT, with her family. She finds pleasure in both reading and traveling, having embarked on international trips and explored 40+ states within the U.S.

HOST:

Paul Terry, PhD, is a Senior Fellow at HERO where he leads our learning agenda. Paul is also Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion. His prior positions were president and CEO at HERO, president and CEO at StayWell Health Management, and president and CEO at The Park Nicollet Institute. Paul is the author of four books and over 200 research and professional papers. A study he led won the C. Everett Koop National Health Award. He was awarded two Fulbright Senior Scholarships and served on advisory councils for The National Academy of Sciences, the American Heart Association, the CDC, the University of North Carolina, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Sponsored by Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive 1 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Provider ID#101039