Making Wellness Work During
the Holidays and Beyond
presented by LaRee Stach &
Nathan Ackeret
When you think of the holiday season do you anticipate joy, celebrations with family and friends and great memories to be made or, do you imagine a frantic pace at work, home and social events, leaving you depleted? Most of us enter the holidays with both excitement and anxiety, expecting the demands and pace will overwhelm us. Unfortunately, too often the holiday season experience extends into and throughout the new year. With the right mindset and tools, you and your employees can enjoy a healthier, more present and positive experience during the holidays and beyond.
LaRee Stach will begin our program with an engaging mind and body activity to set the tone for the presentation then, guide us through the following aspects of mindful wellness:
- Mindfulness in the workplace – how to set your day for success with 4Q deadlines and New Year planning.
- Make time to eat mindfully – How to eat healthy during holidays
- Stress-free party planning – Simple tips for health and stress-free party
- How to maintain your physical well-being all year long
- Find a way to relax each day – Have a plan
The last part of the program will be led by Nathan Ackeret, who will explore the rising stars and falling giants of employer wellness programs. We will learn from him how employers are adapting wellness programs as we are coming out of the pandemic and adjusting to more flexible remote and hybrid working.
LaRee Stach, Engagement Consultant, Cigna
LaRee Stach is a Health Engagement Consultant at Cigna Healthcare. She is is a health and wellness professional with over 15 years of experience in Health education and Health Promotion. She is also a Yoga Teacher conducting weekly classes and workshops in the Pasadena area. Her passion is to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing for the people and communities for which I serve. LaRee is currently responsible for managing a book of business and consulting with leadership across diverse markets by designing targeted multi-year engagement strategies that are customized to each client's demographics, claims utilization, culture, and organizational goals. By leveraging analytics reporting to drive strategy recommendations, determine program effectiveness, and identify opportunity areas. LaRee received her Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University. She is a certified Wellness Program Coordinator through the Chapman Institute. She holds a California State Insurance License. And, is a registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance.
Nathan Ackeret, Senior Vice President, Burnham Benefits
Nathan Ackeret is Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Burnham Benefits, Los Angeles, a leading, regional employee benefits consulting firm. He is experienced in consulting with small, mid-size and large employers in all aspects of employee health benefits solutions and Healthcare Reform compliance requirements. Since 2008 he has successfully advised employers in developing competitive, cost-efficient benefit plan solutions that set employers apart from their competitors. His knowledge of funding arrangements coupled with creative plan strategies, drive positive financial results employers are looking for. In addition, his passion for delivering excellent service creates the ideal partnership for his clients. Nathan has spoken on employee benefits, wellness and Healthcare reform topics for the Professional’s In Human Resources Association (PIHRA)/SHRM, L.A. Talk Radio, Center For Non-profit Management, HR Star Conference, Human Resource Knowledge Network and numerous other professional organizations. Nathan is a graduate of Western Washington University, where he received a B.A. in economics. Nathan’s volunteer experience includes currently serving as the Immediate Past Chair for Professionals in Human Resources Association Los Angeles, the Southern California chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management. He also served on the Board of Directors of Professionals in Human Resources Association.
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