FREE COURSE for SHRM & HRCI credit

2026 Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Trends

Stay ahead of the curve with this free, self-paced course that brings together 10+ top experts to unpack what’s next in wellness, benefits, and workplace health strategy. Designed for HR, Total Rewards, and Benefits leaders, it delivers the insights you need to tackle burnout, boost wellbeing ROI, and future-proof your people strategy.

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Why enroll in this course?

Prepare your workplace for 2026

The landscape of employee wellbeing and benefits is rapidly evolving. This course gives Total Rewards & Benefits leaders an insider’s view of what’s coming in 2026 and how to design people programs that align with the future of work.

Learn from the trendsetters

Hear from the leaders shaping the future of workplace wellbeing. These experts are setting the trends, not following them — and they’ll share what’s actually working inside today’s most forward-thinking organizations.

Grow your impact (and your credentials)

Earn free SHRM and HRCI credits while learning at your own pace. Walk away with fresh ideas, proven strategies, and the confidence to lead your wellbeing strategy into 2026 and beyond.

5 modules. 10 experts. 3 credits.

MODULE 1
2026 employee benefits & wellbeing trends

Wellbeing is no longer a perk — it’s your company’s operating system. Explore the five trends redefining 2026, from financial resilience and human-tech harmony to care as the new competitive edge. Hear from the CEOs shaping what’s next in workplace wellbeing.

MODULE 2
From stress to strength: Tackling money as a root cause of burnout

Money stress is the #1 driver of burnout and it doesn't need to be. Learn how top employers are turning financial strain into fuel for resilience and high-performance.

MODULE 3
Resiliency and readiness to change

Change is constant — the best teams thrive on it. Discover how to build a culture that bends without breaking and keeps people ready for whatever comes next.

MODULE 4
Data that drives wellbeing ROI

Stop guessing. Start proving. Learn how leading organizations use data to show real impact — and make wellbeing investments that pay off.

MODULE 1
Six building blocks of a wellbeing culture

HR and Total Rewards leaders play a key role in setting norms, gathering employee data, and ensuring wellbeing goals align with company priorities. So you won't want to miss this. Dr. Richard Safeer shares why building a wellbeing culture should be intentional, not accidental—and more importantly: how.

MODULE 2
The power of workplace vulnerability and psychological safety

Kindess and growth don't need to be at odds with each other in the workplace. Max Yoder, author of "Do Better Work" and former CEO of Lessonly will share strategies for building compassionate, high-performance teams, handling difficult conversations, and aligning workplace culture with organizational goals.

MODULE 3
The power of workplace vulnerability and psychological safety
The power of workplace vulnerability and psychological safety
Culture for the modern workforce

Building a resilient, inclusive culture that adapts to employees' needs is easier said than done. Karen Clark shares how Confie's DEI&B initiatives foster belonging and engagement. Discover how to measure culture's long-term impact beyond ROI and drive meaningful change in your organization.

MODULE 4
How to make employee wellness a priority

There are countless ways employee wellbeing can be de-prioritized or met with challenges. Hear from practitioners who work with employee wellness each and everyday as they share tactical tips for delivering results. This session will answer questions like 'Should you leverage incentives?' and 'Who is doing it right and how can all organizations be more like them?'.

Learn from top minds in wellness, tech, and benefits

Peter Dunn (Pete the Planner)

Pete is the founder and CEO of Your Money Line, an employee financial wellness benefit company, as well as an author, columnist, and radio host. He has 20+ years of experience helping companies and their people find financial stability.

Hailey Searcy

Hailey Searcy is a Benefits Analyst for a leading distributor of Coca-Cola products, Swire Coca-Cola. With a strong belief that employers play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of employees, she focuses her time on ensuring benefits are well-constructed, communicated, and effective for Swire Coca-Cola's diverse employee population.

Molly Fohrer

Molly is the SVP at Your Money Line and has extensive experience as a customer success leader focused on driving customer outcomes in the employee benefits space. She started in customer success at Springbuk, growing from a CSM to leading support, services, and success as VP of Services and Support. She then spent a year at PandaDoc leading their scaled CS team. She now leads the operations, customer success, and services teams at Your Money Line.

Colin Cannon

Colin Cannon is the Benefits Manager for Arapahoe County, overseeing all employee benefit, retirement, and well-being programs. With prior leadership roles at Marriott International and NFP, he brings extensive experience in benefits strategy, data analysis, and program implementation across both public and private sectors.

Dr. Jennifer Musick, PharmD

With more than 20 years in the health and wellness industry, Dr. Jennifer Musick, Vice President of Health Solution Services at Navigate, is driven by a mission she identified early as a pharmacist: expanding access to personalized healthcare and wellness support. She has since focused on creating innovative coaching solutions that close this gap and deliver meaningful results.

Troy Vincent

Troy Vincent is the Founder and CEO of Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, a healthcare technology and employee engagement company serving nearly 2 million people worldwide. With 20 years of expertise in employee engagement and wellbeing, he has positioned Navigate as a top provider of health and wellbeing solutions, centered on the 8 Pillars of Wellbeing.

Jenn Lowry

Jenn Lowry serves as the VP of Product and Strategy at Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, driving solutions that improve participant health and wellbeing. With 20+ years in the wellness industry, she focuses on measurable outcomes and meaningful innovation. Previously at Marathon Health, Jenn developed data-driven engagement and incentive strategies.

Brooke Ossenkop

Brooke Ossenkop is the Vice President of Marketing at Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, a leading provider of employee wellbeing and engagement technology. She oversees brand, demand generation, and go-to-market strategy, driving growth and market differentiation across employer, broker, and partner channels.

ELIGIBLE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT

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This program has been pre-approved for 3 HR (General) credits toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification throughHR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) and 3 professional development credits through the SHRM recertification program. Your Money Line is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities."

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What is Your Money Line?

Hi! We're the employee financial wellness benefit company, founded by Pete the Planner. Our mission is simple: financial stability & confidence for all. We're passionate about bringing real-human certified financial guides, trustworthy and relatable education, and AI-powered software together to make a financial difference for the people of companies nationwide.

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