Whac-A-Mole: Proactive and Personalized Solutions to HR’s Biggest Challenges

Being an HR leader often feels like a giant game of Whac-A-Mole. You solve one problem, then another one pops up, then another…then another.

Faced with ever-evolving employee expectations, HR leaders need to innovate in 2024 and beyond to meet the diverse needs of their workforce. If you can craft a people strategy which offers employees a high degree of personalization and flexibility, you don’t just get ahead of the game – you win it.

Join this session with {speaker} and Bright Horizons to learn:

  • How to keep employees engaged by offering scalable solutions for their biggest life stressors (family care, education, financial support, etc.)
  • How to collaborate with your workforce to ensure you’re meeting the unique needs of each employee
  • Winning people strategies you can implement to drive talent acquisition, retention, and business growth

Denise O’Brien
GVP Growth Strategy and Operations
Bright Horizons

Mike Xavier
Sr. Director of Financial Health
Comcast

Mike Xavier is the Sr. Director of Financial Health at Comcast NBCU. In this role Mike is responsible for design and strategy of various Financial Wellness programs including Financial Coaching Services, Banking at Work, Tuition Reimbursement, and other Voluntary Benefits. Mike also manages aspects of the Employee Stock Purchase Program and the 401(k) plans. Prior to joining the Comcast NBCU Global Benefits team, Mike worked in the Comcast Cable Central Division and was responsible for Labor Relations, Employee Relations, & Employee Engagement. Mike is passionate in ensuring his programs deliver a great employee experience but pragmatic about his programs providing ROI to the organization.

Mike earned his MBA from the university of Massachusetts Lowell and holds the SPHR certification from HRCI. Mike resides in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area with his family.