Notes from our expert team.

As Director of Benefits at Red Bull, Sara Richards understands the importance of creating benefits plans that meet employees where they are, wherever that may be. Learn more about Nava Benefits Advisor Sara, her vision for the future of work, and her expert approach to building a business case for better benefits.

As a Nava Advisor, Dawn Sharifan is committed to pioneering innovation and connection for the future of HR. In this Q&A, the Former Slack SVP discusses why community is so important in HR, gives advice for HR pros looking to build out their network, and unpacks the latest “HR puzzle” (or 3D Chess game) she’s trying to solve.

In 2022, HR leaders are navigating a whole new work environment marked by constant curveballs. Between the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation, and rising healthcare costs, employee expectations are shifting — and employers may need to make some changes to keep up. Our Nava Benefits Advisory Board weighs in with reflections, predictions, and plans to guide HR leaders through the coming year.

Creativity comes second nature to Lori McAdams. Throughout her decades-long HR career at innovative companies like Pixar, she's followed her ingenuity to push the envelope on benefits. The result? She's built offerings to support employees from all walks of life, both on and off the clock. As a member of the Nava Benefits Advisory Board, Lori is ready to help HR leaders harness and cultivate their creativity in benefits and beyond. Read on to learn more about Lori, her vision for the future of benefits, and her thoughts on the importance of embracing failures.

As millions of Americans make career shifts as part of the Great Resignation, employees across industries are looking for more meaningful support from their employers. DocuSign’s Ellen Meza offers expert guidance on how HR leaders can improve their benefits offering for employee retention.

As healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, prescription drugs are a significant driver of those increases. Savvy employers are now turning to Rx management to unlock cost savings. Caterpillar Inc.’s Todd Bisping shares his expert tips to negotiating fair pharmaceutical drug prices with your employer’s Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM).

‍Your relationship with your broker can make or break the quality of your benefits offering. And no one knows this better than Ellen Meza. Throughout her 20+ year HR career, Ellen has found a passion for helping people by giving them the benefits they need to live a healthy, fulfilling life. In her role as Director, Global Benefits, Well-Being & Mobility at DocuSign, she builds benefits plans to meet the needs of thousands of employees from all walks of life.

When it comes to developing thoughtful benefits plans and programs for companies both large and small, Tracy Desmond has explored it all, testing and scaling solutions across industries. Her benefits career spans over 20 years and includes leadership roles at some of the world's most admired companies, including Tesla and Box. Now in her position as Head of Global Benefits, Wellbeing and Mobility at Airbnb, she's determining benefit & wellbeing strategy for the future of work environment. And as a new Nava Advisor, she's already jumped headfirst into sharing perspectives and guidance on the future of work with Nava's clients.

At the helm of benefits for the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, Todd Bisping, Global Benefits & Health Manager at Caterpillar Inc., has managed to do something truly remarkable: lead a team that has kept their healthcare costs flat for the last 15 years. That's no small feat — and it's made a transformative impact, not just for Caterpillar’s business, but also for its people.

As more employers choose to adapt a remote or hybrid work environment, Head of Global Benefits at Airbnb and Nava Advisor Tracy Desmond shares her expert guidance on all things future of work — whether it’s work-from-home, in-office, or somewhere in between.

We’re thrilled to announce that health policy expert Dr. Marty Makary has joined Nava Benefits as our Chief Medical Advisor. In his role, Dr. Makary will act as a thought leader and collaborator as we build better healthcare and benefits offerings for small-to-midsize businesses.

How can small-to-midsize employers improve their employee benefits while reducing healthcare spend? Nava Advisors Marcus Osborne, SVP of Walmart Health, and Kelley Elliott, Managing Director of Global Total Rewards at Delta Air Lines, share their recommendations and perspectives for HR leaders.