S38E26 - Employers Offer More Flexible Benefits But Eye Cost Containment, with Maria M. Trapenasso

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Maria M. Trapenasso about recent NFP data about how employers are offering more flexible benefits but carefully eying cost containment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ienxg9NT_No. Maria M. Trapenasso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-m-trapenasso-shrm-scp/) is the VP, National Practice Leader of HR Solutions for NFP. Maria leads the HR consulting practice and offers NFP’s clients strategic guidance on HR related functions such as organizational harmonization, leave management and employment practices. Her expertise is in the areas of HR audits and compliance and assists clients in identifying and creating strategic HR policies and procedures. Maria also has extensive expertise in assisting start-ups create a solid HR infrastructure to accommodate rapid growth and expansion. Maria has over 26 years of Human Resources experience working in various industries such as Corporate and Residential Real Estate, Non-Profit, Technology Consulting, Finance and Insurance. In her prior roles, Maria specialized in assessing HR organizations to create strategic alignment with company goals, implementing comprehensive and compliant policies and procedures and developing dynamic training programs to meet developmental goals. Maria holds a Senior Certified Professional designation from the Society of Human Resources Management, and she has been a professional member of SHRM and the National Association of Female Executives since 1998. Having extensive practice in the corporate benefits market, Maria also holds a NY State Insurance license for Health, Life and Accident Insurance. NFP HR Solutions provides clients with access to HR consulting professionals and information systems expertise. We assess and recommend workforce practices, policies and technology so our client's organizations will run more efficiently and effectively. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options! Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription. Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations! Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).