The Point
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe Point Podcast is dedicated to employee benefits thought leadership.
You’ll hear from business leaders with fresh insights into market influences on our Indiana business landscape, industry experts with perspective on trends impacting employers and their workforce, and open, honest conversation about the resources needed for employers to keep pace with business today.
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The Point Podcast | EP 83 | Finance Operations in Public Education With Barry Gardner
December 27, 2022 16:21 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of the newly re-launched "The Point", Apex Benefits' VP of Sales, Steve Winbun, sits down with MSD Wayne Township Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Barry Gardner to discuss how personal value systems can be applied to corporate leadership and how to get buy-in from the team.
The Point Podcast | EP 82 | Success and Generosity With Denny Sponsel
November 10, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of the newly re-launched "The Point", Apex Benefits' VP of Sales, Steve Winbun, sits down with RJE Business Interiors CEO Denny Sponsel to discuss some of the "secret" keys to maintaining a successful business. About our guest: Denny Sponsel, or the “Big Kahuna’ as he is more commonly known to RJE employees, is the fearless leader of RJE Business Interiors. While he may have spent the last 40 years improving workplace design, his true passion lies in providing RJE’s client...
Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 5 | Karrah Herring, State of Indiana
April 04, 2022 21:36 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBThe vision of the State of Indiana's Office of Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity is to empower all Hoosiers have access to the tools necessary to experience their best quality of life. As the first leader of the State office, Karrah Herring, JD, heads up the charge to implement targeted strategic initiatives and partnerships, and spearhead programs and policies that nurture good stewardship, innovation and next level service. She talks with Apex Benefits DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about her ...
The Point Podcast | EP 81 | What is Pharmacogenomics?
January 10, 2022 19:38 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat is pharmacogenomics? Kinetiq Health Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert, PharmD, talks about the topic with TrueRx Director of Clinical Operations Daniel Wilson, PharmD. Simply, it's studying how people respond to medications. Why is this important? It can pave the way for more efficient treatment for patients. Listen to their conversation on this episode of The Point Podcast.
Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 4
January 03, 2022 16:04 - 23 minutes - 5.43 MBBuilding a culture in the workplace that strives on diversity and inclusion requires everyone to be on board and communicating. Penske Entertainment Chief Diversity Officer Jimmie McMillan understood that, and it’s why he and others at Penske were able to launch the Race for Equality & Change initative. He chats with Apex Benefits DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about the experience on this episode of Lessons Earned in DEI. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year st...
Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 3
January 03, 2022 15:41 - 14 minutes - 3.23 MBHave you witnessed an uncomfortable situation in the workplace, but weren’t sure what to say to stop it? You’re probably not alone. It’s called the Bystander Effect, and Keisha Underwood of Kittle Properties and Indy SHRM talks with Apex DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about this concept and other ways to make all employees feel comfortable in the workplace in this episode of Lessons Earned. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare ...
Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 2
December 14, 2021 15:24 - 12 minutes - 2.99 MBWe hear the word inclusion, but do we know what that actually means? MS-IL Staffing & Pro Talent Group CEO Elias Serrano digs in with Apex DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about the topic of inclusion, what it means and how MS-IL practices it every day on this episode of Lessons Earned in DEI. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of wellness. The fast-growing, independent organi...
Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 1
December 14, 2021 15:18 - 27 minutes - 6.33 MBOne of the most difficult parts of diversity, inclusion and equity is starting the conversation. That’s what Indianapolis Colts Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Brian Richardson Jr. discovered when he started his job. He chats with Apex DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about his experiences in this episode of Casually Caffeinated. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of...
Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Intro
December 09, 2021 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBApex Benefits' DEI Officer Brooke Salazar, JD, introduces a brand new Casually Caffeinated series titled, "Lessons Learned in DEI: Conversations With." In this series, Salazar talks with local leaders in diversity, equality and inclusion and the lessons they've learned along the way. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of wellness. The fast-growing, independent organizati...
Casually Caffeinated | Apex Benefits | EP 23
May 07, 2021 16:58 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBIt's a Mother's Day Special Edition of Casually Caffeinated! Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar is joined by VP of Administration Stephanie DiBlasio and Advisor Julie Hawes to talk about the importance of employee benefits like paid parental leave after a newborn baby among other things in this episode. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of wellness. The fast-growing, ind...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 22 | Paul's Place
April 30, 2021 18:26 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThere's so many logistics that need addressed for adult caregivers. Amy Torrez's own personal experience showed her how things can be overlooked, especially if a loved one is receiving treatment far from home. That's why she founded Paul's Place: Support for Families, Inc., to provide temporary housing for caregivers while their loved ones receive the treatment they need. Torrez chats with Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm about the organization on this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort ...
Casually Caffeinated | Apex Benefits | EP 18
January 20, 2021 14:31 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIt seems like every day there is evolving information about the COVID-19 vaccines. That can lead to confusion and you looking for answers about factual information. Apex Benefits is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace webinar January 28, and our HR Consultant, Associate Counsel and DE&I Officer Brooke Salazar and Director of Kinetiq Health Sarah Michaels, RN discuss what will be covered in our upcoming webinar. Follow the link to register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/Covid-...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 21 | Hi-5 Moments
December 23, 2020 19:23 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBCam Davis and Rob Kee come from different backgrounds, but both discovered through First Fridays they have a passion for telling stories in Fort Wayne. That's how they founded Hi-5, a show dedicated to telling the stories of leaders in Fort Wayne. On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm chats with Davis and Kee about how the idea started, and some of the biggest names to come on to the show. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with c...
Refilling Your Cup for 2021: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 17
December 18, 2020 15:48 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThe final weeks of a stressful 2020 are upon us. However, the cold winter months are just beginning. Just because the calendar will flip to 2021 doesn't mean everyone is suddenly rejuvenated, that's why Brooke Salazar and Ali Harris are reminding us of key topics and ways to refill our cup for the new year on this final episode of our Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout series. “Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout” is a campaign filled with podcasts, blogs and education designed to give HR profess...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 20 | Teaching Children the World
December 09, 2020 18:14 - 30 minutes - 42 MBJunior Achievement of Northern Indiana strives to empower young people to succeed in the global economy through different methods like BizTown. On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm chats with JA's Stephen Hilker and Hayli Beck about JA's goals and successes over the years. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of wellness. T...
Behind the Mask: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 16
December 04, 2020 17:54 - 18 minutes - 25 MBMasks are used as a safety precaution for us against COVID-19. While that's an obvious health benefit to wearing one, there are downsides as well. One of those can be losing personal interactions with employees as facial cues are much harder to read. In this episode of our Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout series, Director of Population Health & Analytics Sarah Michaels and Population Health Specialist Ali Harris discuss ways to create a healthy culture while still having to wear masks. “Lig...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 19 | Learning How to Learn
November 24, 2020 18:15 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBDid you know the only authorized facility to teach the Feuerstein Model in North America is housed in Fort Wayne? Founded and run by Dr. Jeanne Zehr, she opened MindCAP Center to help people of all ages overcome brain issues like attention deficit disorders and dementia. On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm speaks with Zehr about how MindCAP Center started and grown in a short amount of time. About: Apex Benefits provides employers wi...
Empathy Meets Employee Discipline: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 15
November 20, 2020 17:13 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBEmployees have things going on in their lives outside the workplace, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only compounding those struggles. That can lead to less production -- even from your best workers. As a manager, it may be important to show empathy toward these employees to find a solution. In this episode of our Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout campaign, Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar chats with Capstone Group Associate General Counsel Olivia Ash about ways to show empathy and helping emplo...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 18 | A Forum of Leaders
November 19, 2020 18:34 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBWanting to come up with a way for leaders in the area to meet, network and grow, Jere Johnson helped co-found the First Fridays Fort Wayne Leadership Forum to provide that. Johnson chats with Apex Benefits Specialist Kassee Lamm about the group's purpose and how it has transformed in its three years on this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creatin...
The Top 10 Lies We Tell Ourselves: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 14
November 06, 2020 17:22 - 33 minutes - 46 MBSometimes we tell ourselves things just to get through the workday or the week. Sometimes those things we tell ourselves are just flat out lies, but we may not even know it. In this episode of our Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout campaign, Apex Population Health Specialists Grace Bennett and Ali Harris myth bust the top 10 lies we tell ourselves. How many have you told yourself? “Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout” is a campaign filled with podcasts, blogs and education designed to give HR pro...
The Point Podcast | EP 80 | The Future of Pharmacy
October 29, 2020 19:12 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBApex wraps up its celebration of American Pharmacists Month with a discussion about the future of pharmacy. Apex Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader chats with Project Ronin Clinical Oncology Content Specialist Kelley Carlstrom about how the future is already here in pharmacy, and what they hope is still to come in the industry on this episode of The Point Podcast. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits cos...
The Point Podcast | EP 79 | Specialty Drugs
October 27, 2020 18:40 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWhat makes a specialty drug exactly that? And how much of the pharmacy benefit spend goes toward specialty drugs? The data could be eye-popping, but Maxor National Pharmacy Services Senior Director of Specialty Pharmacy Strategy Ryan Atkinson, PharmD, MBA shares tips with Apex Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert about how to manage specialty drugs in the future on this episode of The Point Podcast. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for...
Resiliency Through Self-Care: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 13
October 23, 2020 17:37 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBChances are you can't just take a luxurious bubble bath in the middle of your work day. So, what other ways can you make sure you're practicing self-care? What can you do as an employer to help your employees be resilient? Our HR Consultant Brooke Salazar covers these topics with Paula Davis-Laack, JD, Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute on this next installment of our Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout campaign. “Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout” is a campaign filled with pod...
The Point Podcast | EP 78 | IT and Pharmacy
October 20, 2020 20:01 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat are the chances you've put IT and pharmacy in the same sentence before? Probably not likely. However, Tony Dao, PharmD, explains to Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS that IT can help the process of getting pharmacy drugs to patients more efficient and cost effective on this episode of The Point Podcast. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of wellness. The fast-growing, indep...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 17 | "My Turn" Stories: Paralympic Athletes
October 15, 2020 18:36 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBDid you know Fort Wayne is home to one of 11 Olympic and Paralympic training facilities in the United States? On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm interviews Tyler Merren, a three-time Paralympic athlete, along with Turnstone's Stasha Carasquillo and Tina Acosta about what it takes to compete at the highest level and how Turnstone supports Team USA athletes. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies...
The Point Podcast | EP 77 | Present Day Women Pharmacists
October 13, 2020 18:15 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBApex's celebration of American Pharmacists Month continues by observing Women Pharmacist Day, which was Oct. 12. Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS chats with Dr. Jerrica Dodd and Dr. Suzy Soliman about their current work in the pharmacy industry, how they broke into the field and their thoughts on the future of women pharmacists on this episode of The Point Podcast. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthc...
Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | Apex Benefits | EP 12
October 09, 2020 15:16 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBIt’s been a tough year, but we’re ready to buckle up and finish out 2020 strong. Apex’s Kinetiq Health and EmpactHR professionals have joined forces with additional subject matter experts to help inspire better physical and mental health in the new year. “Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout” is a campaign filled with podcasts, blogs and education designed to give HR professionals, employees and others in the workforce the tools, support and motivation to end the year on a high note. Abou...
The Point Podcast | EP 76 | Indiana Pioneers in Women's Pharmacy
October 06, 2020 16:38 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBAs the calendar turns to October, Apex Benefits is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with a series of podcasts through The Point Podcast. In this episode, Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS, discusses women that were pioneers for pharmacy in Indiana. Learn more about their stories, and the struggles they endured during the early days of pharmacy. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cult...
The Point Podcast | EP 75 | Celebrating American Pharmacists Month
October 01, 2020 19:53 - 29 minutes - 40 MBAs the calendar turns to October, Apex Benefits is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with a series of podcasts through The Point Podcast. Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS introduces the upcoming four-part series throughout October as Apex highlights past, present and upcoming figures in the pharmacy world and a focus on Bad@#$es in the industry. In this episode, Erin chats with Rebecca Fleetwood Hession, Founder of the Badass Women's Council. About: Apex Benefits provides employers wit...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 16 | Importance of Hospice
September 29, 2020 14:54 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBOne of the common myths about hospice care is the belief it shortens the end of life. Instead, it helps ensure a more comfortable ending for a person. In this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm chats with Leslie Friedel of Visiting Nurse about the importance of hospice care. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of wellness. The f...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 15 | Creating Authentic Relationships
September 17, 2020 20:57 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBNetworking and creating connections can open all kinds of doors and opportunities for those in the workforce. But how do you do that in an authentic, meaningful way? Barry Schrock, Director of Leadership Programs at Greater Fort Wayne, Inc., describes his experiences creating relationships on this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 14 | Making Policies More Consistent, Transparent
September 08, 2020 16:38 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIf company policies aren't consistent, or even transparent, that can cause frustration among the workforce. That's where Heather Lytle comes in to help. Lytle explains to Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long how she helps small- to medium-sized companies compose clear and concise policies for organizations so everyone knows the expectations on this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 13 | Designing the Perfect Workplace
September 01, 2020 20:17 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBThink the physical appearance of your company's workplace doesn't matter? Think again. How an organization designs it's office, facilities and shared spaces can influence employees' engagement and mental health. Design Collaborative’s Kelly Shields, Lauren Elliott and Rebecca Welch discuss how they design and build not just workplaces but people first-workspaces to Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm in this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne. About: Apex Benefits provides emp...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 11
August 28, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBEmployee burnout seems to be the hot topic as we enter the third quarter and still working through the pandemic. How can you spot which employees are burned out, and what can you do to help them? Apex Benefits HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant detail what employers can do to reduce burned out employees on this episode of Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies ...
The Point Podcast | EP 74 | HR Issues During the Pandemic
August 27, 2020 21:07 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on nearly every facet of companies, which includes the HR department. In this episode of The Point Podcast, Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert and HR Consultant Brooke Salazar discuss the recruiting, hiring and job seeking issues HR professionals have faced over the last few months. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of well...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 12 | Strategizing the Retirement Fund
August 25, 2020 17:26 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBHow much a company matches a retirement fund it offers is always one of the more attractive employee benefits. Smart companies will use that to draw talent to their workplace. But how can employers and employees get the most out of their 401K benefits? AMI Financial Advisor Ryan Kay discusses how to do that with Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long on this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom mu...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 10
August 21, 2020 18:23 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBImagine one of your best performing employees comes to you with an offer from another company. The counteroffer you work through with your employee could determine how likely you are to retain them. Apex Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant and HR Consultant Brooke Salazar dig in about the topics of offers and counteroffers in this episode of Casually Caffeinated. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefi...
The Point Podcast | EP 73 | An Update on the Opioid Crisis
August 20, 2020 19:57 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBPharmacists are on the front lines of reducing the opioid crisis in addition to being on the frontlines of healthcare and COVID-19. What has been done in the recent past and what can pharmacists do to stop, or prevent, opioid overdoses and opioid addiction? Apex Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert and Executive Advisor Scott Long give an update about the opioid crisis and how it is being handled in Indiana on this episode of The Point Podcast. About: Apex Benefits provides e...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 11 | Building a Stronger Region
August 18, 2020 18:30 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBWhat if there was a way to get all the counties in Northeast Indiana working toward the same goal of developing and strengthening the local workforce and economy? That’s the main priority for Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Director of Stakeholder Development Nick Darrah. In this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Darrah details to Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long how he tries to accomplish that mission. About: Apex Benefits provides...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 9
August 14, 2020 19:02 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBWe are all probably pros when it comes to making video calls and video conferencing by now. HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant have been on countless video calls over the last few months, and they've come up with the Top 10 things they hear that drive them crazy on this episode of Casually Caffeinated. How many of these from their list do you hear in a single call? About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for low...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 8
August 07, 2020 16:56 - 10 minutes - 15 MBThe goals you set for your employees for the third quarter may not be attainable because of the pandemic. Now would be a good time to re-evaluate and set out more realistic goals and create expectations with your workforce for the remainder of the year. Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant discuss how to accomplish this in this episode of Casually Caffeinated. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lower...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 7
July 31, 2020 17:52 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBEmployees haven't been using PTO during this pandemic for a variety of reasons, and each one makes sense. However, that could lead to employees being less engaged as we head into the final two quarters of the year. Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant discuss how to encourage your workers to take time off and come back refreshed to finish the year. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthca...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 6
July 31, 2020 17:43 - 10 minutes - 2.44 MBIt's a common question employees ask: How can I get a raise? There are ways to bring it up to your manager that can be productive, but also ways that may lead to unwanted results. On this episode of Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted, Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant chat about how to have this discussions with your manager. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare an...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 10 | 25th Anniversary of Science Central
July 28, 2020 20:20 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBScience Central became a popular educational spot in Fort Wayne because of the hands-on learning and entertainment it provides for children and families. Executive Director Martin Fisher details to Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long how Science Central has had to adapt and get creative to reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and future plans for the facility. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for loweri...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 9 | Giving Businesses the Tools for Success
July 23, 2020 20:29 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBA licensed EOS implementer doesn't tell you how to run your business, but it helps everyone get on the same page so it can grow. On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long chat with Steele Business Coaching Owner Theresa Steele about how she does just that for companies in Northeast Indiana. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefit...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 8 | Recruiting and Retaining Veterans in Northeast Indiana
July 21, 2020 16:01 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBRecruiting military veterans looking for jobs, and then retaining them, may be harder than employers think. Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long chat with Mungovan HR Consulting owner Lisa Mungovan on this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne about the difficulties, and how employers can tailor their recruiting to be military-friendly. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy be...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 7 | Laws and Regulations in Light of COVID-19
July 17, 2020 20:03 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBEmployers are trying to balance so many things during the COVID-19 pandemic while things are moving and changing quickly. Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long chat with Barnes & Thornburg Partner Adam Bartrom about the key laws and regulations that employers need to keep in mind while trekking through the pandemic. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 5
July 17, 2020 19:52 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBTalking about compensation with employees can be tough and sometimes uncomfortable. On this episode of Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant discuss how being an employer that can effectively have those conversations, especially during COVID-19, can be beneficial to everyone. About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits ...
Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 4
July 13, 2020 18:30 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBWhat the heck is compensation philosophy anyway? Let Apex Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant and HR Consultant Brooke Salazar break it down for you and how what your philosophy may say about your organization. Also, listen to Brooke's story about being attacked by a...dinosaur? About: Apex Benefits provides employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs and creating cultures of wellness. The fast-growing, independent organizati...
The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 6 | "My Turn" Stories: An Introduction to Turnstone
July 13, 2020 16:15 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBDid you know one of the largest facilities for support services helping people with disabilities in the country is housed in Fort Wayne? Turnstone provides exactly those needs to Fort Wayne and the surrounding community. Join Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long as they chat with Turnstone Chief Marketing Officer Stasha Carrasquillo and Director of Program Outreach Tina Acosta about the services Turnstone provides, and the growth it has seen in more than 70 y...