19 - 22 Oct 2025 | Las Vegas

Changing the Words, Not the Work

About this Session:

As corporations navigate federal rollbacks on gender equity and DEI initiatives, the smartest companies are discovering that workforce wellbeing is about recognizing that diverse employees have diverse health needs. Employers are reframing their approach from traditional DEI metrics to comprehensive health equity strategies that address everything from social determinants of health to mental wellness support that actually reflects their population's lived experiences. These organizations are asking: what does our actual workforce need to thrive? By expanding their definition of workplace wellness to include culturally competent and health benefits that adapt to employee demographics, these employers are creating opportunities for genuine health inclusion without the buzzwords. The companies winning the talent retention game are getting more creative about how they package their values, understanding that employee health and organizational health are inseparable regardless of what terminology is trending in Washington.