A Perfect Start to Lockton Global Benefits Forum Singapore 2024 - Part 1
Kicking off Day 1 of #GBFSG2024, delegates were treated to a captivating session with Ng Nichol, CEO of X-Inc and Co-founder of The Food Bank Singapore. She posed an intriguing question: how do businesses juggle challenges while keeping employees' wellbeing in mind?
Nichol took everyone on a whirlwind journey through her life and career, including being the youngest employee at her dad's business, evolving from his biggest cheerleader to turning around the business. She then launched her own entrepreneurial ventures, all while passionately advocating for local farms in Singapore and founding the Food Bank Singapore to address food insecurity.
With her engaging storytelling, Nichol set the stage for lively discussions on sustainability, upskilling, and diversity—topics that attendees eagerly dived into later in the day. It was a session filled with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of food for thought!
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The #GBFSG2024 audience was all ears as Ambra Debernardi, Director of Multinational Business and Broker Development at AIA, took the stage to talk about the power of data in driving employee engagement.
Ambra emphasized that data isn't just about benefits usage, claims, and doctor preferences - it's the key to enhancing the overall employee experience. AIA's technology platform, AIA Analytica, helps MNC clients dive deep into their risk exposure and benefit consumption patterns.
Ambra showcased how this data-driven platform can help companies make informed decisions about plan design and communications, keeping their employees happy, healthy, and engaged. Data may be serious business, but Ambra kept things light and lively, proving that number-crunching can be downright fun!
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The #GBFSG2024 crowd was buzzing with excitement as a powerhouse panel of diversity champions took the stage to tackle a juicy topic - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in benefits design.
Leading the charge were the dynamic trio: Claire Brockington, the Senior HR Manager of A&O Shearman , the charismatic Neil Persaud, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of LiveMore, and the ever-fabulous Nicole Quiogue Golloso, the Director of HR and Corporate Communications (SG/HK) and regional DEI Lead (APAC) of McCann Worldgroup, who moderated the discussion with panache.
As the panellists shared their experiences, it became clear that nurturing DEI within an organization requires a hefty dose of creativity. While some Asian cultures may still be a tad shy about discussing mental health, our experts had a few aces up their sleeves. Flower arranging and mental calming exercises, anyone? Turns out these subtle yet effective activities can work wonders for emotional wellness.
The message was clear - there are endless innovative ways to embrace DEI in benefits design, and it's up to the HR professionals to get their creative juices flowing!
