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Better Being Series: Discover the ‘Blue Zones’ Where People Live Longer
20 Aug 2024
00:13:59
Where are the Blue Zones, the areas around the world where communities are continually producing centenarians and demonstrating an exceptional quality of life. And what are they getting right? Today’s Better Being episode considers lifestyles in the Blue Zones, and how leaders can use these characteristics to build a team culture that makes healthy choices. Resulting in the greatest ROI of all: longer life.
Experts in this episode: Rachel Fellowes, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Aon Danny Buettner, EVP, Chief Development Officer, Blue Zones
[3:21] Characteristics of Blue Zones around the world
[4:48] The fountain of youth is found in the Blue Zones
[6:54] The common denominators including rituals, behaviors, and habits
[9:58] Implementing a team culture that makes healthy choices naturally
[14:16] The unmatched ROI of adding a year to life expectancy
“These researchers found cultures and environments that produce centenarians at scale, consistently, with a fraction of the disease prevalence.” — Danny Buettner
“Of the 350 people we studied, not a single one of them pursued health. Not a single one of them pursued longevity, or resilience, or purpose or connection or happiness...it ensued.” — Danny Buettner
“[These results] were a by-product of where you live and who you pursue life with.” — Danny Buettner
“There is no greater ROI than adding a year or two of life expectancy to the world.” — Danny Buettner
Better Being Series: Improving Your Financial Wellbeing
23 Jul 2024
00:21:06
What does financial wellbeing mean and how can you improve it? In today’s Better Being episode, our experts explore financial wellbeing and offer steps and strategies both employers and colleagues can take in the workplace to improve it.
Featured in this episode: Rachel Fellowes, chief wellbeing officer, Aon Bobbi Rebell, CFP, founder and CEO of Financial Wellness Strategies
[4:38] Defining financial wellbeing as it relates to happiness
[7:26] Bobbi’s motivation to establish Financially Wellness Strategies
[9:19] The role of the workplace in cultivating healthy financial wellbeing
[12:00] Bobbi’s approach to increasing financial literacy in adults
[16:01] Strategies for supporting better employee financial wellbeing
“The workplace creates both a challenge and a huge opportunity to have financial wellness conversations.” — Bobbi Rebell
“It is important for employers to understand that to get the best out of their workforce, [financial conversations] make a lot of business sense.” — Bobbi Rebell
“The workforce is where we can really make an impact, not only for employees but companies benefit from this as well.” — Bobbi Rebell
“Structured programs with accountability can be very effective [in supporting financial wellbeing].” — Bobbi Rebell
Focusing on Aon’s 2023 Impact Report
25 Mar 2024
00:09:02
Resilience and growth are dependent on business leaders taking action to respond to pressing global challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Aon’s Laura Wanlass, partner, Human Capital Solutions, is joined by Leslie Follmer, head of Investor Relations and ESG, for a look at Aon’s 2023 Impact Report.
[1:40] What ESG means to Aon’s 3x3 Plan
[3:42] Three key takeaways from this year’s report
[5:31] Insights into Aon’s Sustainability Network
[6:24] Examples of environmental sustainability grants
“When you think about what’s in ESG, those risks match right up against risk capital and human capital.” — Leslie Follmer
“We really do have core capabilities here to help our clients think about ESG risks in ways that help them make better decisions.” — Leslie Follmer
“Aon colleagues are joining together with the support of these environmental sustainability grants to drive local impact on environmental causes.” — Leslie Follmer
What Climate Risk Means for the Future of Responsible Investing
06 Mar 2024
00:25:53
Navigating the broad landscape of climate-related investment risks and opportunities has never been more critical. For a discussion on decarbonization, responsible investing and tactics for greater resilience, host and Aon’s Partner, Non-Profit Solutions Leader, Chair of U.S. Investment Committee, Heather Myers, welcomes Daniel Ingram, partner, head of Responsible Investment, North America, and Tim Manuel, partner, head of Responsible Investment, UK.
[1:44] Key questions that define the meaning of decarbonizing for investors
[5:40] Identifying the motivation behind the steps needed in decarbonizing efforts
[10:54] Various investor approaches to decarbonizing
[15:37] Action and integration flow from the motivational belief that change is possible
[19:22] First steps to building a climate-resilient investment portfolio
“As a globally diversified investor, your portfolio will look like, to some degree, the global economy.” — Tim Manuel
“For investors that want to maintain diversification, their own decarbonization goals and whether they will meet those goals, are inextricably linked to the decarbonization process in the wider economy.” — Tim Manuel
“Investors can’t decarbonize in a vacuum.” — Tim Manuel
“Investors really need some help determining what, if anything, decarbonizing means for them, what actions they might want to take, if any, and why.” — Daniel Ingram
“Trying to understand what’s motivating your investors is really part of determining what decarbonizing means for you.” — Daniel Ingram
“No one person is going to solve climate change. It requires everyone to do their part globally.” — Daniel Ingram
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Insights from Aon’s latest Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report
20 Feb 2024
00:15:28
Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report analyzes the financial and human impacts of last year’s weather and natural disasters. Host and Aon’s Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, invites Michal Lörinc, head of Catastrophe Insight, to share his knowledge on 2023’s natural catastrophes and the strategies needed to support those impacted.
[1:02] Statistics on the impacts of 2023 damage compared to previous years
[4:17] A definition and explanation of the increasing protection gap
[9:21] Recommendations for resilience tactics in response to catastrophic weather trends
[10:10] Practical measurements to mitigate rising perils such as heatwaves
[12:31] Key findings of Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insight
“I’ve talked about financial drivers of disasters, but we can’t forget about the human impact.” — Michal Lörinc
“Considering human fatalities, 2023 was the deadliest since 2010.” — Michal Lörinc
“The main reason that losses are increasing over time is the growth of exposure in population growth in vulnerable areas.” — Michal Lörinc
Special Edition: Aon CEO Greg Case on 2024 and Evolving to Serve Clients
06 Feb 2024
00:23:53
In this special episode of the “On Aon” podcast, host Andy Weitz, Aon’s Chief Marketing Officer, welcomes Aon CEO Greg Case for a conversation about what 2024 holds for our colleagues and clients. They also discuss insights into the critical themes of Risk Capital and Human Capital and how Aon’s 3x3 Plan will drive the firm’s commitment to go further, faster over the next three years.
[1:44] Megatrends in 2024 across trade, technology, weather and workforce
[6:36] Further evolving as firm to serve client need
[9:12] Aon’s 3x3 Plan to go further, faster on the firm’s Aon United strategy
[11:55] Investing in Aon Business Services to drive greater relevance with clients
[16:31] Developing new products to help better serve clients
[18:45] Serving the middle market with more capability
“No question our world is more volatile in every respect and that volatility is driven by a series of transitions across trade, technology, weather and workforce…which have changed the stakes in the battle for relevant with clients.” - Greg Case
“Clients are looking for a set of trusted advisors who can help them rethink how they take a more holistic view towards Risk Capital...They also want an advisor who can deliver integrated solutions that consider the connection between traditional health & benefits, employee retirement planning and broad-based talent strategies – it's really one issue, it’s how you optimize your Human Capital.“ - Greg Case
“For Aon, this means creating innovative new solutions that address these emerging risk and people challenges, accelerating the use of predictive analytics to deliver new insights and unlock access to new forms of capital and focusing on the growing demand for integrated solutions that tackle risk and people challenges together.” - Greg Case
“Our Aon United strategy has helped us keep pace with [client] expectations, but the reality is we need to go further, faster – which is the rationale for the 3x3 Plan we rolled out last year.” - Greg Case
“Bringing together Reinsurance and Commercial Risk data and analytics we are creating a new suite of tools, starting with our Property Risk Analyzer, that deliver insights to clients in real time related to their risk profile, which will allow them to better interact with markets, assess their position and take action.” - Greg Case
“When we look at the opportunity with NFP, it’s not about building something bigger – it's about building something better.” - Greg Case
“The investment in Aon Business Services through our 3x3 Plan is helping our firm realize the opportunity to innovate on behalf of clients to create very specific product offerings for the middle market.” - Greg Case
“If you think about one of our future colleagues at NFP, they will have the chance to do exactly what they’re doing today, but with more capability to bring to their clients.” - Greg Case
On Aon Discusses the Rising Risks of Human Capital with Joe Peiser and Lambros Lambrou
23 Jan 2024
00:12:19
The 2023 Aon Global Risk Management Survey (GRMS) asked nearly 3,000 business leaders around the world about their approach toward risk, as well as the steps they are taking to manage them. Host and Aon’s Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Risk, Joe Peiser, welcomes Lambros Lambrou, chief executive officer, Human Capital, for a discussion on the survey results and the rising risk of human capital, climate, cyber risk and AI.
[:21] Characteristics, key topics and demographics of the GRMS
[1:09] Challenges around attracting and retaining talent
[4:04] Quantifying the risks of attracting and retaining talent
[6:20] The impacts of climate as a key consideration in risk mitigation plans
[8:35] Insights into the severity of cyber threats to an organization
[10:12] Current and future risks and concerns of AI
“These results provide key insights into the business leader’s mind and the steps they are taking to manage them.” — Joe Peiser
“Human capital issues are no longer just a people problem.” — Joe Peiser
“Human capital issues are a key business risk that can hamper innovation and business development.” — Lambros Lambrou
“Most CEOs now have talent strategies as one of their top priorities today.” — Lambros Lambrou
“We expect human capital to increase in ranking in future surveys.” — Lambros Lambrou
“More than ever, there is greater awareness around the connectivity between an organization’s risk and people strategy and the implications that they can impact business performance.” — Lambros Lambrou
“There is still a significant gap between risk awareness and risk preparedness.” — Lambros Lambrou
On Aon’s Dive into the Rapidly Evolving Renewables Industry
09 Jan 2024
00:29:02
The renewables industry is an evolving and dynamic sector — and the insurance sector plays a key role in mitigating risk and unlocking capital. Host and Aon’s Global Head of Climate Strategy, Richard Dudley, is joined by Global Head Renewable Energy, Guido Benz, and Renewable Energy Leader, EMEA, Mark Potter, for a discussion on the forces shaping the renewables industry.
[3:41] Advice for starting a career in the reinsurance industry
[4:56] Key challenges when investing in renewables
[10:21] What the next big trend in regulation is
[13:05] Which sectors are succeeding
[16:17] What’s next for the industry
[20:31] Aon’s efforts to drive growth and development in renewables
“All of these aspects drive volatility and create challenges to the sector as well as opportunities.” — Guido Benz
“We’re at a transition point where that needs to be reassessed again… to make sure that we meet the goals that we’re setting for ourselves.” — Mark Potter
“There’s a lot of things to factor in for developers and a lot of types of risk and exposures that they’re managing.” — Mark Potter
“Government bodies have a key role to play to really help facilitate this transition.” — Guido Benz
“The business case around renewables is still very, very strong.” — Mark Potter
65: On Aon’s Look at the Rise and Risk of Weight Loss Medications
19 Dec 2023
00:29:32
The sharp rise in interest in weight loss medications presents both solutions and challenges for leaders in the healthcare space. Host and Aon’s Senior Vice President, National Pharmacy Practice Leader, Tracy Spencer, is joined by Michael Manolakis, Aon’s senior vice president, clinical innovation leader, National Pharmacy Practice, for a look at the current and future state of pharmacy challenges faced by plan sponsors in relation to the treatments, known as GLP-1s.
[2:10] Distinguishing characteristics and challenges of GLP-1s
[7:18] Balancing the fairness of coverage with the inappropriate utilization of drugs
[11:30] Quality control and safety concerns in light of demands
[18:05] ROI considerations for long term investment gains
[19:26] Holistic fairness and equity of coverage in these patient support elements
[26:15] A high level summary of considerations for employers
“Employers, over the course of last year, have been wrestling with and raising some very challenging questions about how to manage these drugs.” — Michael Manolakis
“The impact of unofficial celebrity endorsements via social media has been astonishing.” — Michael Manolakis
“These are really challenging questions here about how we treat obesity and how we think about obesity in comparison to other disease states.” — Michael Manolakis
“Employers need to be thinking about cost, the prevalence of the condition, and fairness from a cost management perspective.” — Michael Manolakis
On Aon Insights: Biodiversity and Institutional Investments
12 Dec 2023
00:07:58
While climate risk is an ongoing concern for organizations and individuals, the impact of biodiversity is often missing from the conversation. In this episode, host and chief marketing officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, is joined by UK Investment Partner at Aon, Jennifer O’Neill, for insights into the critical role that biodiversity plays in planning for the future.
[1:02] The critical role of biodiversity in planning for the future
[2:35] Institutional investment as a key strategy to protect biodiversity
[3:35] Complexities presented in measuring the success of investments
[5:00] An action list for institutions to prioritize biodiversity in investment
[6:05] A recap of biodiversity, climate and institutional investments
“Thinking about ways that capital allocation decisions and decisions about where to invest and specifically what to invest in, and really understanding how that then has an impact, both from a climate perspective and also from a biodiversity perspective is really key.” — Jennifer O’Neill
“Investors need to be thinking about this now so that they’re not left behind.” — Jennifer O’Neill
“We are really talking at a pivotal time for making decisions today rather than deferring those decisions for the future and looking to park those until such time as we have perfect data.” — Jennifer O’Neill
“It's important that investors really think about this now and begin to understand not only what they can do, but also what their current position is so that they can determine what actions might look like for them.” — Jennifer O’Neill
64: On Aon’s Better Being Series - Part 6: The World Wellbeing Movement with Rachel Fellowes and Sarah Cunningham
05 Dec 2023
00:35:57
Companies around the world are already seeing the benefits of increasing their focus on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. But macro-level momentum surrounding wellbeing still has a long way to go. In the sixth episode of our Better Being series, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by Managing Director of the World Wellbeing Movement, Sarah Cunningham, to discuss why it’s so important that wellbeing strategies and company culture need to align, the wellbeing workplace paradox and the work of the World Wellbeing Movement.
[6:55] The purpose and vision of the World Wellbeing Movement
[11:44] The importance of measuring four key dimensions of employee wellbeing
[16:12] Combating the workplace wellbeing paradox
[21:28] Evidence that wellbeing has a positive impact on company performance
[25:46] Increasing the momentum surrounding wellbeing
[30:55] The potential future impact of the World Wellbeing Movement
“I observed over a 25-year career that the world of work was becoming a more stressful place at a macro-level.” — Sarah Cunningham
“If I could make one single change tomorrow, it would be that employers measure not only how employees are feeling using comparable science-based metrics but also measure why people feel the way they do.” — Sarah Cunningham
“You cannot treat wellbeing in isolation. Your wellbeing benefits have to be aligned with your company culture.” — Sarah Cunningham
Special Edition: On Aon Looks Ahead to COP28 with Eric Andersen
30 Nov 2023
00:19:43
The changing climate creates both significant risks and exciting opportunities for Aon clients. In this special edition of On Aon, Aon President Eric Andersen joins host and Aon’s Global Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Bridget Gainer, to discuss the opportunities for progress at the COP28 Conference and how Aon is helping clients mitigate climate risk.
[2:08] Two major areas of climate risks and opportunities for clients
[4:45] Motivators behind developing risk capital innovation at Aon
[5:21] Aon’s strategy for employing technology while addressing climate
[7:15] Key differences of today’s risks from past challenges
[15:08] Strategies for supporting clients in transition
“The innovation that is happening within our own industry is pretty significant and is really going to put our own clients in a better position.” — Eric Andersen
“We first have to start with the resilience aspect and protect against the physical risk change.” — Eric Andersen
“We need to build confidence in our industry and the role that we can play in dealing with the resilience issues of today.” — Eric Andersen
Special Edition: 2024 Business Decision Maker Survey
17 Jul 2024
00:09:13
Business leaders around the world face growing complexity and volatility. Aon’s new Better Decision Maker Survey gathered insights from over 800 C-suite and business executives in North America, UK and Europe about four Megatrends across Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce that are impacting businesses. Aon’s Global CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions, Joe Peiser, hosts a discussion about the insights derived from the survey with Aon experts Richard Waterer, global risk consulting leader; Spencer Lynch, global security consulting leader; Liz Henderson, global head of Climate Risk Advisory; and Lisa Patel, head of health and talent for EMEA.
[0:33] Four megatrends shaping the future of business
[2:27] Risks linked to trade are among leader’s top concerns
[4:09] Concerns over new and evolving technology risks
[5:44] Insights into the impact of extreme weather and changing climate
[7:40] Balancing workforce costs with a compelling employee experience
“Businesses are more connected than ever before, and they have a greater dependence on third parties.” — Richard Waterer
“The good news that we see from the survey is that business decision makers recognize the importance of assessing not just the potential positive impacts of embracing change, but also understanding the risk that they’re going to face.” — Spencer Lynch
“There’s a lot of opportunities for our clients to lean into really understanding how weather risk manifests itself throughout their business.” — Liz Henderson
“The key to all of this is how to make decisions, it will be using data to make the right decisions.” — Lisa Patel
On Aon Insights: The Role of Insurance in Climate Plans
28 Nov 2023
00:09:11
Insurance plays an integral role in creating climate resilience and while new technologies may be critical for the future, they may represent new risks. Advanced planning for the likelihood of natural disasters and other events can help organizations weather the storms. In this episode, host and chief marketing officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, is joined by North America leader for Aon’s Climate team, Natalia Moudrak, for insights into the role of insurance in creating climate resilience.
[1:01] How insurance plays a critical role in addressing the challenges of climate
[2:09] The role of Aon’s Energy Transition Group
[2:50] Strategies to prepare for developing technologies
[4:28] Why reducing carbon dioxide emissions is an important tool that must be used with caution
[6:42] Tactics to help organizations better prepare for future climate risks
[8:10] A recap of climate risk, insurance, and resilience
“The toll from natural disasters is not just economical, it's social and environmental. The insurance industry is on the forefront of this challenge and has been for decades.” — Natalia Moudrak
“It is so important to think of ways where we can combine risk engineering and finance acumen and also work collaboratively across public and private sectors to optimize risk transfer and project financing solutions.” — Natalia Moudrak
“For companies to grow and scale and to attract the financing to do so, it's so important to understand and to convey to potential investors the dollars and cents value of their IP assets.” — Natalia Moudrak
“It's important to recognize that climate change is real, it's happening and it's not going to go away as a function of time.” — Natalia Moudrak
“To limit the negative impacts of climate change, clients need to think about what they can do today to better prepare and withstand the impacts of extreme weather events.” — Natalia Moudrak
63: On Aon’s View of Technology Impacting the Future of Health and Benefits
21 Nov 2023
00:18:29
HR leaders are considering how new and emerging capabilities, like AI, will transform benefits, personalization, and access to care and treatment. Host and Aon’s Senior Vice President, Healthcare Industry Vertical, Sheena Singh, is joined by Aon’s Global Analytics and Actuarial Leader, Health Solutions, Doug Melton, for a discussion on the impact of technology on the future of health and benefits.
[1:44] Three facets of Doug’s passion for optimizing employee health
[3:28] Defining new technologies and their impact on healthcare
[6:48] Key differences between new technology and traditional analytic approaches
[8:53] The value of healthcare technology advancements for employers
[11:50] Aon’s collaborative strategies for utilizing these technologies to support clients
[13:51] Ensuring data security while maximizing technology benefits
“The new technologies matter for the employer because they should make the employee experience better.” — Doug Melton
“Aon is helping our clients' employees with innovative solutions depending on what their needs are.” — Doug Melton
“We’re tackling this new learning together and applying it to other clients who have the same situation.” — Doug Melton
“[Data security] is a top priority and area of focus for us at all times.” — Doug Melton
On Aon Insights: Climate and Supply Chain
14 Nov 2023
00:08:00
Climate is a major risk amplifier for supply chains and building resilience into the supply chain should be a priority now and in the future. On this episode of the On Aon Insights podcast, host and Aon’s Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, is joined by Aon’s Global Head of Climate Risk Consulting, William Bruce. They discuss how supply chains and climate risk are increasingly linked together and what strategies can be used to make supply chains more resilient in the face of climate risk.
[1:00] The intersection of climate risk and supply chains
[2:39] The need for organization changes when considering climate risk
[3:55] Why resilience is key to success in all aspects of the supply chain
[5:33] Steps to identify and increase supply chain resilience
[6:15] Strengthen supply chains by including climate as a key factor
[6:54] A recap of climate risk and supply chain strategies
“Climate, when we think about it from a physical risk and from a transition risk perspective and all the other considerations, whether it's reputation or legal liability or anything like that, is an ever-evolving constant.” — William Bruce
“We're never going to fully fix [climate] and it's always going to evolve and it's always going to change.” — William Bruce
“Climate is a factor that is going to decrease and it's going to increase some of the existing risks that have already been identified.” — William Bruce
“Assessing a supply chain’s exposure is the first step in building resilience.” — William Bruce
62: On Aon’s Better Being Series - Part 5: Mental Health at Work and the Importance of Creating Kinder Cultures with Rachel Fellowes and David Beeney
07 Nov 2023
00:31:00
While companies around the world increase their focus on mental health in the workplace, the stigma surrounding mental health continues to challenge leaders and employees alike. In the fifth episode of our Better Being series, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by mental health consultant and founder of Breaking the Silence, David Beeney, for a conversation about mental health and why creating a kinder work culture is so important.
[3:04] David’s personal experience with mental health and his focus on helping employers create a kinder workplace
[6:04] David’s unique perspective on his career and mission
[7:21] Defining and overcoming the stigma around mental health in the workplace
[15:24] Practical tips for engaging with greater kindness
[22:22] Gender role statistics and stigmas
[25:47] A five year look at the future of wellbeing in the workplace
[27:24] David’s key takeaways and advice for improving workplace kindness
Additional Resources: This epsiode contains sensitive topics surrounding mental health, resources are available below.
“My life changed for the better when I first outed myself about my mental health.” — David Beeney
“We don’t know how to talk about mental health without fear.” — David Beeney
“Unless you create a kind culture in the workplace, you will never optimize performance from your people.” — David Beeney
“When you create a kinder culture at work, your best people are less likely to leave.” — David Beeney
“The language we use around the workplace is very important in creating a kinder culture.” — David Beeney
“If you don’t create a culture where people feel safe to put their hand up and say ‘I need help,’ all this effort will go to waste.” — David Beeney
“Where we share vulnerability, we inspire people.” — David Beeney
On Aon Insights: Climate Science Through Academic Collaboration
31 Oct 2023
00:10:23
Amid the volatility of climate risk, research with academic institutions may help provide better data and clearer pictures for organizations looking to understand their exposure. On this episode of the On Aon Insights podcast, host and Aon’s chief marketing officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, is joined by Aon’s global head of Climate Risk Advisory, Liz Henderson, for a discussion on the value of collaborating with academic institutions to further our understanding of the impact of climate on how we live and work.
[1:00] The value of partnering with academic institutions when improving climate risks
[3:07] Insights into the increasing losses associated with climate change
[4:48] Crafting a robust data prediction program
[6:20] Strategies that use the knowledge gained from academic research partnerships
[8:06] A summary of climate risk insights and strategies
“We're trying to help our clients understand when you're doing forecasting in this active area of research, that there isn't really one right answer.” — Liz Henderson
“You have to have an end-to-end kind of risk program that helps you understand the data going into the different models, the methodologies that they take, the data that's coming out, and the sources of volatility that the models don't account for at all.” — Liz Henderson
“Over time, the tools we have will get much better and much more refined, to predict that kind of medium and long-term planning.” — Liz Henderson
“What does the climate risk program actually need to look like to account for all of that uncertainty that's there?” — Liz Henderson
On Aon Insights: What Does ‘ESG’ Really Mean?
17 Oct 2023
00:07:27
ESG has become a top business priority in recent years, but fully understanding it in today’s volatile world is a complicated task. The second season of the “On Aon Insights” podcast series explores the world of climate and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues. In this episode, host and Aon’s chief marketing officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, is joined by Aon’s head of ESG and Human Sustainability, Laura Wanlass, for a discussion on how to better understand the role of ESG in company decision-making.
[1:20] The complicated task of defining ESG
[2:12] The three elements that make up ESG
[3:14] Maintaining a focus on ESG in a volatile market
[4:38] Responding to political pushback and stakeholder expectations
“Oftentimes instead of saying, ‘What is environmental and social governance and what does it mean to the company?’ it's more like, what's material to your company and to your stakeholders?” — Laura Wanlass
“You have to really sit back and look at who you are as a company, what industries or markets do you operate within to set your strategy and to know what you want to do on the risk side and the opportunity side of ESG.” — Laura Wanlass
“But on the governance side, I would say, especially if you're public, there's some pretty universal things that are expected in terms of board governance.” — Laura Wanlass
“Employees really care [about ESG], and that's not going to go away.” — Laura Wanlass
61: On Aon’s Training Managers for the Future of Work with Charlotte Schaller
10 Oct 2023
00:15:32
Current workplace trends have put intense pressure on managers to engage and retain high-caliber talent while navigating constant change. This week’s host and Director of Communications for Aon Business Services, David Allard, is joined by Partner and Aon’s Head of Assessments in the UK, Talent Solutions, Charlotte Schaller, for a look into training and reskilling managers so that they are prepared to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the workplace.
[1:57] Recent trends and events impacting the training and reskilling of managers
[4:38] Evolving demands for training in technology, diversity and hybrid work
[6:28] Tactics for forward-thinking management training exercises
[11:06] Building a culture of learning within an organization
“There is a clear trend showing that the manager role has evolved.” — Charlotte Schaller
“As the workplace becomes more diverse and inclusive, managers will need to exhibit higher EQ — emotional intelligence.” — Charlotte Schaller
“[Training and retraining] has to be a personalized journey. It’s not going to be a one-size-fits-all.” — Charlotte Schaller
“When managers participate in training and demonstrate their commitment to learning, they set a positive example to their teams.” — Charlotte Schaller
“Employees will feel more valued when they see their organization investing in their professional growth.” — Charlotte Schaller
60: On Aon’s Intersection of Talent and Cyber for Banks with Chris Blain and Spencer Lynch
26 Sep 2023
00:29:21
With the increasing frequency of cyber events, risk management and security is a complex, multi-faceted challenge for banks around the globe. The task of keeping up with changing technologies while attracting and retaining talent who can mitigate cyber security risk has reached unprecedented levels. This week’s host and Partner in Aon’s Talent Solutions, Peter Keuls, is joined by Partner in Aon’s Talent Solutions, Chris Blain, and Aon’s Head of Cyber Solutions in the UK, Spencer Lynch, for a discussion about the intersection of talent and cyber security for financial institutions.
[3:03] The latest trends that are raising the cyber security stakes for banks
[11:54] Recent talent recruitment adjustments made by banks
[13:43] Tactics for assessing organizational vulnerabilities and strengthening protections
[18:00] Monitoring bank investments in cyber risk mitigation
[23:40] Advice for effectively managing organizational-level cyber security efforts and talent
“As we see more cyber attacks and more breaches, banks are grappling with trying to ensure that they retain their people with those skills and try to attract that talent as well.” — Chris Blain
“The majority of cases that we see start with a person; it’s a people problem, usually not a technology problem.” — Spencer Lynch
“The level of investment around cyber for the typical bank is enormous… and it’s very important that they get the cost balance right.” — Chris Blain
“Cyber security is a business problem, not a technology problem.” — Spencer Lynch
59: On Aon’s Better Being Series - Part 4: Managing Loss and Grief with Rachel Fellowes and Julia Samuel
12 Sep 2023
00:32:24
Grief is rarely discussed at work, yet it affects all of us at some point. In the fourth episode of our Better Being Series, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by psychotherapist, author and podcaster Julia Samuel for a discussion about the impact of grief in the workplace. Together, they discuss ways managers can support their grieving team members, the power of leaning into collective grief and resources to help anyone experiencing or supporting others through the grieving process.
[2:08] Julia’s personal experience with grief and how it shaped her professional life
[5:02] Defining grief and loss in both life and death
[7:07] The individual and universal aspects of the grieving process
[12:13] The role of work and structure in managing grief
[21:36] The value of compiling resources to help with the grieving process
[22:43] Collective grief as it affects the individual and a group
[28:25] Additional resources to help support anyone through times of grief
“In our family, we talked about everything that didn’t matter and, it turns out, nothing that did matter. And that shaped me profoundly.” — Julia Samuel
“We need to understand what grief is so that we’re able to manage ourselves when it does happen to us.” — Julia Samuel
“Work and structure is actually a really useful and important part of how we manage grief.” — Julia Samuel
“In collective grief, it is very important to allow our differences.” — Julia Samuel
“When someone dies, the thing that matters to us and supports us the most is the love of others.” — Julia Samuel
“Grief often feels like fear and a sense of overwhelm… and the thing that most helps with that is exercise.” — Julia Samuel
On Aon Insights: Resilience Across Industries
07 Aug 2023
00:08:18
Different industries approach workforce resilience in different ways, and both the technology and finance industries have seen the increased demand for workforce resilience in recent years. Organizations that embrace making connections and adopting a whole-business approach to workforce resilience are able to attract and retain talent, respond to change and create a happier, healthier and more productive workforce.
This episode of the “On Aon Insights” podcast series features host Sheena Singh, senior vice president in Aon’s healthcare industry vertical, and expert Ishita Goel, director in Aon’s Talent Solutions. Together, they explore the journey of workforce resilience in these two industries, including how to approach the transformative power of AI and the tactics that result in the greatest impact in workforce resilience plans.
[1:15] How varying priorities affect an industry’s approach to workforce resilience
[3:05] Key strategies the tech industry can take from the financial industry regarding workforce resilience
[4:44] Examples of the importance of workforce resilience in the tech industry
[5:40] Effective responses to the increasing demand to build a resilient workforce
[7:06] A summary of workforce resilience in different industries
“For all organizations, the ability to be able to consistently drive growth while taking into consideration the nuances of the changing external dynamics, the workforce compositions, how and where to attract talent from, the different kind of challenges that organizations are facing today, it's important for them to continue to focus on building workforce resilience. It's not one action to be taken at a particular point in time, but a series of actions.” — Ishita Goel
The technology industry until last year was the employees’ choice as the place to work; however, they have started to understand the complexity of building workforce resilience.” — Ishita Goel
“We’ll start to see upskilling and reskilling of the workforce becoming extremely important with talent pools shrinking and this war for talent so that organizations can continue to build on workforce resilience.” — Ishita Goel
“Workforce resilience is not one thing or an end state. It's a journey to build resilience, agility and belonging to withstand change, navigate that change and build sufficient belonging for employees to repeat the process of change.” — Ishita Goel
Another Way of Looking at Risk: Alternative Risk Transfer
25 Jun 2024
00:17:58
Clients are always looking for new protection solutions in a changing marketplace. Alternative risk transfer (ART) offers alternative solutions that can help them manage risk and access capital more effectively. Host and Head of Strategy & Program Management Office, Commercial Risk EMEA and London GBC, Natalia Svirshchevsky, is joined by Rob Kemp, strategic broking director, EMEA, and Guy Malyon, strategic broking director, EMEA, for a look at the ins and outs of ART.
[1:30] The impact of ART on conversations with clients
[3:50] Evolution of market conditions in the casualty space
[4:56] The value of ART solutions in the changing marketplace
[9:12] Clients that are typically bringing more ART to their portfolio
[11:08] Benefits of parametrics for clients and the wider market
“The market is definitely transitioning and improving and it’s provoking conversations around different ways of managing risk and volatility.” — Rob Kemp
“Those companies with U.S. or high hazard industries are still seeing increases, still seeing compression in terms and conditions, in particular capacity, and we don’t see that changing too much this year.” — Guy Malyon
“We’re trying to make sure that all of that risk capital is brought to our clients to give them flexibility in what has been a challenging marketplace, but more importantly, set them up for years to come so they become more resilient to the marketplace and flexibility and changes within it.” — Rob Kemp
“I haven’t yet found a line of business that wouldn’t be applicable to ART.” — Guy Malyon
57: On Aon’s Better Being Series - Part 3: Measuring Wellbeing with Rachel Fellowes and Nic Marks
31 Jul 2023
00:25:24
The happiness and wellbeing of team members is critical to the success of any organization. But many leaders struggle to know how to measure wellbeing in ways that provide insights and inspire change. In the third episode of the Better Being Series, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by Nic Marks, The Happiness Expert, CEO and founder of Friday Pulse, for a conversation about happiness data and why measuring wellbeing in organizations is a critical first step to improving it.
[2:20] The genesis of Nic’s interest in happiness and wellbeing.
[5:00] The desire to achieve happiness is a global one.
[7:17] Key distinctions between individual and collective happiness.
[9:28] Metrics that provide insights into individual and group happiness and wellbeing.
[13:01] The expected ROI on team happiness and success.
[14:53] Advice for leaders who want to increase their team’s happiness.
[20:40] Nic reveals his vision for a future filled with happiness.
[23:26] Advice for leaders who are seeking increased wellbeing for their team.
“We are born into this world designed for relationships.” — Nic Marks
“Great teams are both happy and successful.” — Nic Marks
“Bringing together a team to work on a common goal and project is really important. The human side of it is really important.” — Nic Marks
“If you measure weekly team happiness, you’ve got a metric you can talk about every week.” — Nic Marks
“Ironically, happiness is more engaging than engagement because it’s more appealing to people.” — Nic Marks
“Value is not only financial, it’s about the wellbeing of the population of the people and the planet and future generations.” — Nic Marks
On Aon Insights: Building Belonging in the Workplace
24 Jul 2023
00:06:57
Today, companies know that helping employees feel their best benefits the overall health of the organization. A sense of belonging allows people to feel connected in the workplace. This episode of the “On Aon Insights” podcast series features host Sheena Singh, senior vice president in Aon’s healthcare industry vertical, and expert Suzanne Courtney, associate partner for Aon's Talent Solutions in EMEA. Together, they highlight the critical role that a sense of belonging plays in individual health and wellbeing and how an increased focus on belonging benefits both workforce resilience and business performance.
[1:13] How a sense of belonging increases connectivity in the workplace
[2:25] Research highlights the importance of a strong sense of belonging
[2:55] Overcoming the challenges of building belonging into company culture
[3:55] Inclusive recruiting and eliminating bias can be supported with AI assistance
[5:01] First steps for cultivating a culture of belonging
[5:55] A summary of building greater belonging in the workplace
“Belonging is all about the individual, that no matter who you are, your characteristics, your life stage, that you feel included, that you feel valued, that you feel like people are listening to you, that you are important.” — Suzanne Courtney
“Culture is often the hardest thing to change in a business, so they need time to implement it and also look at any cultural obstacles or accelerators to make it as successful as possible.” — Suzanne Courtney
“With staffing challenges, a focus on belonging can also help companies with retaining current talent and recruiting new.” — Sheena Singh
“If we know whether people are wired for belonging, it can actually help us build more resilience in the workplace.” — Suzanne Courtney
56: On Aon’s View on Improving Retirement Outcomes with Byron Beebe, Rick Jones and Tony Pugh
17 Jul 2023
00:30:50
Retirement plans are continually evolving as businesses look for ways to help employees close retirement savings gaps. Many companies are turning to multiemployer plans to maximize resources, minimize liability and offer retirement solutions that have not been traditionally available. This week’s host and Aon’s Head of U.S. Retirement, Jennifer Brasher, welcomes a team of Aon experts for a look at strategies that can potentially improve retirement outcomes and increase retirement savings by up to two years of additional retirement income. Global Chief Commercial Officer, Wealth Solutions, Byron Beebe; Head of Aon PEP (U.S.), Wealth Solutions, Rick Jones and Defined Contribution Solution Leader, EMEA, Tony Pugh, share their insights and advice regarding the benefits and impact of multiemployer plans.
[1:52] Career advice and the inspiring elements of their profession.
[4:44] Global trends among defined contribution and multiemployer plans.
[10:56] The impact of the current market on retirement outcomes.
[16:06] Addressing the internal challenges of transitioning to a multiemployer plan.
[20:33] Evaluation standards for determining which plan is best.
[25:38] Long-term impacts of multiemployer plans on retirement benefits and participants.
“All the work we do every day by building better DC solutions for our clients actually translates into real benefits and better future lives.” — Tony Pugh
“As clients further outsource responsibilities, we give them the options they need, and the bandwidth is created for them to focus on their core business.” — Rick Jones
“Think about what you want to control. You can still control those things when you join a multiemployer arrangement.” — Byron Beebe
“When you’re doing this evaluation, it isn’t just about cost.” — Byron Beebe
“This will only improve outcomes for individual retirees and improve American businesses.” — Rick Jones
On Aon Insights: Training the Manager for the Future of Work
10 Jul 2023
00:07:08
Reskilling and upskilling are critical in helping people adapt to the changing workplace. But how does that translate to the role of a manager? In the third episode of the “On Aon Insights” podcast series, series host Sheena Singh, senior vice president in Aon’s healthcare industry vertical, explores the evolving needs of the workforce and how managers must manage people differently than before.
Charlotte Schaller, partner and head of assessment in the UK for Aon’s Talent Solutions, offers insights into the role a manager plays while adapting to remote and hybrid work, tactics for navigating current workforce trends and advice for how managers can support employees on a daily basis.
[1:16] Trends that are increasing the complexity of the manager’s role.
[2:05] The value of expanding management’s engagement with employees.
[2:45] The key to finding and keeping talent and building a resilient workforce.
[3:37] Overcoming resistance to and challenges of upskilling and reskilling.
[4:51] Tactics for approaching careers for managers and employees.
[6:07] A summary of upskilling and reskilling for managers.
“It’s really important that organizations embrace a personalized learning journey for each person where possible.” — Charlotte Schaller
“There's been this shift in terms of directing others versus instructing others. The manager's role, it's more around being a champion of learning versus instructing others.” — Charlotte Schaller
“When managers see their own leaders adapting their management style and creating safe spaces to learn and grow, they’re more likely to look at learning as an exciting opportunity.” — Sheena Singh
On Aon Insights: Reskilling and Upskilling Talent
26 Jun 2023
00:09:49
In the second episode of the “On Aon Insights” podcast series, series host Sheena Singh, senior vice president in Aon’s healthcare industry vertical, explores the fundamental changes in today’s workplace and the importance of adapting to remain both relevant and resilient.
While both pose unique challenges, reskilling and upskilling are essential components of organizational growth, and employers that make learning new skills part of their culture also make themselves more resilient. Sheena highlights the expertise of Tarandeep Singh, global head of assessments for Aon’s Talent Solutions (formerly Human Capital Solutions), who shares his insights on the importance of reskilling and upskilling, the role AI will play in future learning and what employers can expect when increasing their focus on these areas.
[1:25] The pressure to close skill gaps in 2023.
[2:32] Increasing skill levels also increases resilience and success.
[3:10] Defining upskilling and reskilling.
[5:00] Challenges associated with the demanding task of reskilling.
[6:08] The opportunities and risks of AI in reskilling.
[7:19] The importance of a top-down focus on company culture.
[8:34] A summary of upskilling and reskilling insights.
“What is resilience? As Aon defines it, it is persistence, it's adaptability to change while at the same time maintaining composure, calmness, emotional stability and learning new skills. — Tarandeep Singh
“Reskilling requires organizations to behave very differently in future state than probably upskilling does.” — Tarandeep Singh
“If one wants to drive a culture which is inbuilt with learning, then it needs to be part of individual leaders’ and managers' goals as well.” — Tarandeep Singh
55: On Aon’s Better Being Series - Part 2: Physical Wellbeing and Resilience with Rachel Fellowes and Daniel Scott
20 Jun 2023
00:27:46
Resilience has a major impact on mental health, productivity, agility and sense of belonging, which is why the Better Being series aims to address the actions we can take to build both team and individual resilience. In this second episode of the Better Being series, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by former Aon Partnerships Marketing Intern and now NFL Indianapolis Colts Safety, Daniel Scott, for a conversation about physical wellbeing and resilience. Together, they discuss the importance of focusing on your physical and physiological health, the value of intentional rest and practical tips for developing a stronger mindset.
[1:55] Introducing Daniel Scott and his journey to the NFL.*
[3:46] Daniel’s approach to each of the three layers of wellbeing as an athlete.
[7:53] The value of rest in achieving optimal performance.
[11:00] Practical physical health tips and habits, including intentional recovery.
[24:48] Daniel’s advice for building resiliency and a stronger mindset.
*Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the NFL draft and before Daniel Scott’s signing with the Indianapolis Colts.
“In order to reach any of my goals, I have to stay as healthy as possible for as many days as possible.” — Daniel Scott
“You need to have a team around you that can help you with being resilient.” — Daniel Scott
“When I think of resiliency, I think of having a warrior mindset.” — Daniel Scott
On Aon Insights: Workforce Resilience as a Concept
12 Jun 2023
00:06:14
The new “On Aon Insights” podcast series aims to take a deep dive into the issues that matter to the world’s business leaders. From traditional areas like managing volatility, retirement and health to new challenges like Environmental, Social and Governance factors and technological and digital disruption, this series will bring together Aon thought leaders, industry subject matter experts and senior business professionals to offer clarity and confidence to make better decisions.
Sheena Singh, senior vice president in Aon’s healthcare industry vertical, offers a first look at what to expect in season one and upcoming episodes, including insights into workforce resilience and the challenges of helping employees reach their full potential. She highlights the expertise of Stephanie DeLorm, new solutions development leader for Aon’s Health Solutions for multinationals segment, regarding workforce resilience, including holistic tactics and strategies for a more successful long-term approach.
[:10] Introducing the “On Aon Insights” podcast series.
[1:47] Defining workforce resilience in today’s demanding environment.
[3:02] Successful workforce resilience requires a holistic approach.
[4:05] The importance of evaluating what works now and what will in the future.
[5:13] A summary of workforce resilience insights.
“When we think about resiliency, it's really around bouncing back. And when we think about agility, it's bouncing forward.” — Stephanie DeLorm
“If you can create high-performing teams that are happy and healthy and engaged, that’s going to drive business performance.” — Stephanie DeLorm
“Focusing on what matters most to employees and investing in transparent employee communications is really important.” — Stephanie DeLorm
54: On Aon’s Navigating Volatile Markets as an Institutional Investor with Bryan Ward and Heather Myers
05 Jun 2023
00:21:37
Institutional investors in today’s market face a host of unprecedented challenges in managing their investment programs. Organizations are seeking ways to effectively govern and implement their strategies, but how can they better understand the opportunities and risks as well? In this episode of the “On Aon” podcast, host and Aon’s Senior Partner and Global CIO, Russ Ivinjack, welcomes Aon’s Senior Partner and U.S. Head of Solutions and Sales Bryan Ward and Aon’s Partner and Non-Profit Solutions Leader Heather Myers for a discussion about navigating volatile markets. They also examine the role of the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO).
[1:58] Heather and Bryan each highlight their roles and responsibilities at Aon.
[4:20] Major challenges currently facing institutional investors.
[6:54] The benefits and difficulties of the evolving role of investment consultants.
[9:01] Appreciation of the role of an OCIO in non-profit organizations.
[10:41] Strategies for better understanding risk exposures and identifying potential areas for increased diversification.
[13:30] Opportunities for a broader market focus and improvements in the near future.
“We need to work really closely with our clients in order to understand their level of risk tolerance.” — Heather Myers
“As we go through periods with a lot of uncertainty and economic stress in the system, you get a lot of regulatory and legislative impacts to the markets too.” — Bryan Ward
“The investment industry has not gotten any easier. It’s so much more complex than it was even a decade ago.” — Heather Myers
“We’re dealing with a market environment right now that many have not experienced before.” — Bryan Ward
“Where there are risks, there are opportunities.” — Heather Myers
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53: On Aon’s RIMS 2023 Reflections with Jennifer Santiago
22 May 2023
00:22:29
More than ever before, the world is looking to the risk management community for strategies to ease disruption. Risk management society (RIMS) members and risk managers from around the globe recently gathered at the 2023 RISKWORLD Conference to connect and share solutions. On this episode of the “On Aon” podcast, host and Aon’s head of Commercial Risk Solutions, North America, Joe Peiser, sits down with Jennifer Santiago, president of RIMS, to discuss insights from this year’s annual RISKWORLD Conference. Together, Jennifer and Joe discuss the energy at the conference, tools that support the insurance industry’s response to increased volatility and risk, and new and innovative ways that risk managers are addressing workplace shortages and talent retention.
[1:30] Jennifer’s most memorable moment of the 2023 RISKWORLD Conference.
[4:53] Risk managers are proving they are ready for a new way of finding solutions.
[6:57] The value of bringing risk managers into the C-suite.
[10:27] Tools that support the insurance industry’s response to increased volatility and risk.
[13:35] Insights into RIMS’ and Aon’s work together and innovation from the client’s perspective.
[17:05] How is RIMS addressing cyber risks, data breaches and workplace shortages?
[20:18] Jennifer reveals her favorite non-work-related activities.
“There is this momentum around the industry post-COVID that is just incredible.” — Jennifer Santiago
“To me, the broker-client-customer relationship is super critical and valuable.” — Jennifer Santiago
“Certain things can be replaced by machines and AI, but we really need talent.” — Jennifer Santiago
52: On Aon’s Methodology to Predict Employee Performance for the LPGA with Michael Burke and Blake Henderson
08 May 2023
00:22:34
As pressure and competition continue to mount for businesses globally, attracting and retaining the right talent remains a top priority. How can leaders make the right recruitment and promotion decisions to future-proof their business? On this episode of the “On Aon” podcast, host and Aon’s Global Partnerships Leader, Taylor Strick, is joined by Aon’s CEO of Human Capital Solutions, Michael Burke, and LPGA Senior Director of Athlete Policy and Development, Blake Henderson, for a conversation about players’ personality traits, future potential and how high-performing employees can help increase an organization’s resilience – based on findings from Aon’s recent Epson Tour and LPGA Tour study.
[2:12] The Aon and LPGA Tour partnership and the Aon Risk Reward Challenge.
[3:50] How the idea of Aon and Epson Tour working together off the golf course came to life.
[6:12] The key components of supporting athletes’ data-driven strengths.
[7:33] Aon’s assessments can help businesses across industries identify their potential for success.
[10:41] The value of taking a quantitative approach to making better workforce decisions.
[12:00] Leveraging the results from the study and connecting to the athlete development program.
[15:10] How this program helped to increase the LPGA’s resilience.
[17:06] Business insights from the LPGA’s innovative approach.
[20:33] Blake’s perspective on women's professional golf happenings and upcoming events.
“It’s a really great opportunity for our players that really speaks to Aon’s commitment to equity.” — Blake Henderson
“Motivating a team where you know everyone intimately is very different for a large organization but there are many things each can learn from one another.” — Michael Burke
“This helps to connect all of our associated programs and resources within our athlete development program.” — Blake Henderson
“This program is helping our players get the most out of their talents and abilities.” — Blake Henderson
“A data-driven approach to understand, develop, attract, retain, maintain and sustain a workforce is really important, and making better decisions around that can have a profound impact on an organization and the individuals within that organization.” — Michael Burke
Better Being Series: Are You Taking Care of Your Digital Wellbeing?
11 Jun 2024
00:18:41
In today’s fast paced world, employees and employers alike are struggling to balance between being productive while also staying healthy. In today’s Better Being episode, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by Amy Blankson, Co-founder & Chief Evangelist at Digital Wellness Institute, for a conversation about digital wellbeing in the modern workplace and how to maintain a healthy tech-life balance.
[3:11] Defining digital wellbeing and why Amy decided to set up the Digital Wellness Institute
[5:10] Insights on the impact of hybrid working on digital wellbeing after COVID-19
[6:53] The challenges of hyper-responsible tech use in high performing adults
[7:54] Maximizing a digital balance to maximize productivity and satisfaction in the workforce
[11:01] Sources of burnout and the importance of setting digital boundaries
“Digital wellbeing is the opportunity that we have to maximize the benefits of technology while mitigating the harms that come along with it.” — Amy Blankson
“83 percent of employees are now turning to employers looking for help navigating tech-life balance.” — Amy Blankson
“It’s very hard to step off the treadmill when the entire world is on it together.” — Amy Blankson
“As technology continues to advance, it becomes even more important that we as adults develop a sense of digital balance.” — Amy Blankson
“It’s not just that you’ve been sitting at a desk all day. It’s that your brain is trying to manage so many things at once, and that can be exhausting.” — Amy Blankson
“We have the capacity as adults and leaders to make some very small micro changes in our lives that will help us move to a state of flourishing.” — Amy Blankson
51: On Aon’s Better Being Series – Part 1: Human Sustainability with Rachel Fellowes and Lisa Stevens
24 Apr 2023
00:24:43
Only 30 percent of employees identify as resilient in the workplace, which has a huge impact on productivity, mental health, agility and sense of belonging. In this episode of the “On Aon podcast,” host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, kicks off the Better Being series, which is focused on the actions we can all take to build and support resilience in the workplace. Rachel is joined by Aon’s Chief People Officer and Global Head of Human Capital Solutions, Lisa Stevens, to discuss the Human Sustainability Index (HSI) and key insights into Aon’s efforts into increased resilience for both colleagues and clients.
[1:37] Lisa highlights her professional and personal life
[4:12] The language of resilience and what it means at Aon
[6:15] The market response to organizational resilience
[9:16] Key points of Aon’s wellbeing strategy for colleagues and the HSI
[16:49] Rachel’s insights into the eight pathways of the HSI
[19:44] Lisa’s experience with leaning on her community through grief
[23:05] Lisa shares a glimpse of the next episode of the Better Being series
“This is about personal sustainability and human sustainability and collectively coming together with team resilience.” — Lisa Stevens
“As leaders and managers, what are we doing to enable resilience?” — Lisa Stevens
“We are so complex as human beings…and at Aon, we are trying to figure this all out together.” — Lisa Stevens
50: On Aon's 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey with Stephanie Pronk
11 Apr 2023
00:23:58
In the 50th episode of the “On Aon” podcast, host and Aon’s Senior Vice President, National Healthcare Industry Practice, Sheena Singh, is joined by Aon’s Senior Vice President, National Health Transformation Team Leader, Stephanie Pronk. The episode, which marks the two-year anniversary launch of the "On Aon" podcast, features an in-depth conversation about Aon’s 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey.
[1:10] Stephanie’s inspiring work in helping employers improve population health and wellbeing.
[2:35] The focus and measurements of Aon’s 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey.
[5:05] 46 countries and 27 languages are represented in the survey.
[7:03] Defining the five dimensions of wellbeing as a priority in the context of the survey.
[9:45] The benefits of a holistic wellbeing strategy in attracting and retaining talent.
[13:01] What were the findings on the impact of wellbeing on business performance?
[18:30] Stephanie reveals the surprising findings from the survey.
[21:27] How does Stephanie make wellbeing a priority in her workday?
“We are focusing on the performance of both the individual and the organization.” — Stephanie Pronk
“Wellbeing can play a very vital role not only in the people management of an organization but also the business performance aspect.” — Stephanie Pronk
“We need to think a little bit differently about how we’ve been doing things in the past and bring them to the forefront in terms of where we need to go in the future.” — Stephanie Pronk
“As we go forward, we have to meet the needs of the business, and we have to meet the needs of the people.” — Stephanie Pronk
49: On Aon's ESG Impact with Leslie Follmer
27 Mar 2023
00:21:04
On this week’s episode of the On Aon podcast, host and Aon’s Head of Corporate Governance and ESG Advisory Laura Wanlass is joined by Aon’s Head of Investor Relations and ESG Leslie Follmer for a conversation about the firm’s 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report. They discuss the need for strong goals and embedding ESG in the firm’s culture and emphasize the importance of having a firm-wide strategy that contains ESG elements.
[1:50] Leslie explains her Investor Relations and ESG roles at Aon.
[4:55] How does Aon define ESG?
[8:10] Setting goals and providing context to stakeholders is key in Aon’s strategy.
[9:50] Embedding ESG into the culture of the firm.
[11:48] Examples of how Aon operationalizes sustainability for clients and colleagues.
[15:10] What are investors curious about when it comes to Aon and ESG?
[18:24] Leslie shares a book recommendation and Laura reveals her energy-conscious weekend plans.
“Ultimately, these issues and opportunities around people and the environment are really essential elements of our strategy.” — Leslie Follmer
“Master your people strategy and you’ve probably already made good progress toward having a good ESG profile.” — Laura Wanlass
48: On Aon's Game Plan for Switching from Defense to Offense in Managing Risk with Greg Case
13 Mar 2023
00:26:31
On this week’s episode of the On Aon podcast, Aon’s Chief Marketing Officer Andy Weitz is joined by Aon’s CEO Greg Case for a discussion about themes impacting the firm, clients and colleagues. They also explore the risks leaders will continue to face in 2023 and how Aon is helping turn those risks into opportunities.
[1:05] Looking back on how Aon has evolved since last year.
[3:35] Managing decision fatigue while moving forward.
[5:09] Three key steps to help Aon’s clients transition from defense to offense when managing risk.
[8:03] Specific examples of how Aon is helping organizations mitigate climate change impacts and risks.
[11:45] Maintaining resilience through talent acquisition and retention challenges.
[19:10] Key opportunities for Aon in 2023.
[21:36] Greg shares inspiration from his favorite historical figures.
“Every decision we make is becoming more and more important.” — Greg Case
“Climate challenges are not a possibility. They’re here and now.” — Greg Case
“Resilience and transition alone are not enough.” — Greg Case
“You have to tailor your approach to support your colleagues in the best way possible to drive strategy going forward.” — Greg Case
“We’ve never had a more substantial opportunity to help our clients succeed than we do today.” — Greg Case
47: On Aon's Insights on Navigating and Preparing for Catastrophes with Michal Lörinc and Dominic Probyn
27 Feb 2023
00:22:33
With over $330 billion in damage from natural disasters in 2022, direct economic losses from weather events last year were remarkable. This week’s host and Aon’s Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, is joined by Aon’s Head of Catastrophe Insight, Reinsurance Solutions, Michal Lörinc, and Aon’s Head of Climate Strategy, Dominic Probyn, for a discussion about the findings from Aon’s 2023 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight and what Aon is doing to help organizations make better decisions, manage volatility and enhance global resilience against climate-related risks.
[2:47] Steps to making a positive impact on climate today.
[4:02] Surprising trends and lessons learned from Aon’s 2023 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight.
[8:54] How Aon manages significant amounts of climate data.
[10:33] The role and mission of Aon’s new Climate team.
[12:34] Where companies can effectively start mitigating climate risks.
[17:56] The key role of the insurance industry in the climate transition.
[20:14] Dominic and Michal reveal their preferred pastimes.
“It only takes one storm to completely change the statistics.” — Michal Lörinc
“Every job is a climate job.” — Dominic Probyn
“Climate change is about much more than just physical risk. The transition itself brings forth many challenges.” — Dominic Probyn
“Setting and executing a climate change strategy is a transformational task for many of our clients.” — Dominic Probyn
46: On Aon’s Approach to Helping Clients Navigate DE&I in the Workplace with Dr. Avneet Kaur
13 Feb 2023
00:21:56
From benefits and training to compensation and talent development, organizations around the globe are striving to embed diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) into their offerings and policies. This week’s host and Senior Vice President, Chief Broking Officer and National Leader of Growth and Client Engagement for Health Solutions at Aon, Joey Raheb, welcomes Aon’s Head of Advisory and Specialty Practice for EMEA Health Solutions, Dr. Avneet Kaur, for a conversation on DE&I in the workplace and what Aon’s 2022 Global DE&I Survey uncovered about how effective DE&I efforts are and where they still need to improve.
[2:16] Career advice for a younger Dr. Kaur
[3:16] An overview of the findings from Aon’s 2022 Global DE&I Survey
[5:45] The three key components of the survey’s structure
[15:44] Unique findings from the survey based on geography
45: On Aon's 2022 Executive Risk Survey with Lambros Lambrou and Lori Goltermann
30 Jan 2023
00:28:23
Aon’s 2022 Executive Risk Survey includes insights from over 800 CEOs and provides an in-depth look at business leaders’ view on risk. This week’s host and Aon’s President Eric Andersen is joined by Aon’s CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions, Lambros Lambrou, and Aon’s CEO of Enterprise Clients, Lori Goltermann, for a conversation about the findings of the survey, a potential recession and how leaders can best prepare for the interconnected risks of today, as well as those on the horizon.
[1:38] Leaders that inspire Lambros and Lori.
[4:00] Top Executive Risk Survey takeaways for managing risk as we enter 2023.
[8:13] Three components of effective climate change management.
[10:43] How prepared leaders are focusing their investments on climate change.
[14:25] Understanding the interconnectivity of risks.
[19:15] How Aon is helping clients make better risk management decisions in 2023.
[25:15] The last book that Lori read and Lambros’ typical morning routine.
“Embracing risk in uncertain times is the only option.” — Lambros Lambrou
“Addressing risk isn’t a choice, it’s a matter of survival.” — Lambros Lambrou
“Risk management is a real differentiator and competitive advantage when navigated appropriately.” — Lori Goltermann
“Climate is a good example of where we see prepared leaders continuing to focus their investments over the long term.” — Lambros Lambrou
“The commitments that we’re making to transparency and disclosure are so much deeper today than it ever has been before.” — Lori Goltermann
44: On Aon’s Spotlight on Inclusion and Diversity with Jamal Evans and Austin Raymond
17 Jan 2023
00:21:26
Episode 44: On Aon’s Spotlight on Inclusion and Diversity with Jamal Evans and Austin Raymond
Together We Can Be The Dream. Welcome to a new podcast series, brought to you by Aon and Liberty Mutual. On Aon brings you the first in this podcast series, centering on the inclusion and diversity perceptions, promises and practices in corporate America. This week’s host, Insurance Business’ recent America’s 2022 Rising Star Award recipient and Director of External Engagement at Spencer Educational Foundation Tandeka Nomvete, welcomes Jamal Evans, Temple University senior majoring in Risk Management and Insurance and Austin Raymond, senior at the Honors College at Towson University majoring in mathematics with an emphasis in Actuarial Science and Risk Management. Together, they discuss some of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous quotes as they apply in the setting of preparing for the interview, internship and employment process in the risk management industry.
[1:27] Introducing Jamal and Austin and their impressive resumes.
[4:53] “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.”
[6:37] Preparing for the job interview process and creating a tailored approach to each company.
[9:47] Techniques for approaching interview questions confidently.
[13:32] “I still have a dream.” Handling rejection in ways that can still benefit your future efforts.
[14:47] Lessons learned from a disadvantaged interview.
[19:29] “If you can’t fly, run.” Moving forward regardless of the obstacles in your way.
Find more episodes of Together We Can Be The Dream here.
“My philosophy about interviews is that they are a two-way process, so I spend a lot of my time actually learning about the company.” — Jamal Evans
“Your network is a great tool to leverage when you are in the interview process.” — Jamal Evans
“I’ve had to prepare for each of my interviews a little differently based on the type of company that it was.” — Austin Raymond
“Make sure the company you interview with is a good fit for you and that they are able to meet your needs deeper than just somewhere to work.”— Jamal Evans
“If I see someone that looks like me at higher levels, what the company is telling me without telling me is that there is space for me to grow into those higher leadership positions.” — Tandeka Nomvete
“When something doesn’t go well in an interview, take the time to reflect on your performance, identify what went wrong, and brainstorm what you can do differently the next time.” — Austin Raymond
43: On Aon’s Dive into the Life Sciences Industry with Meaghan Piscitelli and Lars Sørensen
12 Dec 2022
00:23:32
This week’s host and Aon’s North America Chief Operating Officer Kevin Johnson is joined by Partner and Co-Lead, Global Life Sciences Vertical, Aon, Meaghan Piscitelli and Co-Lead, Global Life Sciences Vertical, Aon, Lars Sørensen for a conversation about the various ways Aon is helping companies within the life sciences sector become more resilient and agile as they navigate volatile market conditions. They also discuss how companies can use this period of economic uncertainty to continue to innovate for their clients.
[2:21] Meaghan and Lars reveal what they enjoy most about their roles at Aon.
[4:40] The three major challenges facing the life sciences sector.
[8:24] The potential impact of cyber threats in life sciences.
[12:41] The challenges of attracting and retaining talent in life sciences.
[14:14] Actions and opportunities for companies to drive innovation and increase resiliency.
[22:09] Meaghan and Lars reflect on Aon’s future impact on the life sciences industry.
“Volatility is one of the few constants in the life sciences industry.” — Meaghan Piscitelli
“Having a disruption in production in life sciences is really very costly compared to other industries.” — Lars Sørensen
“Companies now more than ever really need to work to build a resilient workforce in order to grow and thrive.” — Meaghan Piscitelli
42: On Aon’s Innovative Approach to Cyber Resilience with Nitai Mandhyan and Scott Swanson
21 Nov 2022
00:19:27
As cyber attacks become increasingly more sophisticated and costly, organizations will face new challenges in mitigating their cyber risks.
This week, host and Engagement Management Leader for Cyber Solutions, Stroz Friedberg, an Aon company, Rachel Ratcliff, is joined by Aon’s Managing Director, Cyber Solutions, Nitai Mandhyan, and Aon’s Practice Leader, Cyber Solutions, Scott Swanson, for a conversation about how organizations can withstand and respond to potential cyber risks. They discuss the importance of developing a cyber resilience strategy and participating in regular adversary simulation exercises to help build resistance to cyber attacks.
[1:32] Staying passionate about the dynamic field of cyber security
[3:26] What makes cyber security so important today
[4:41] The macro and micro implications of cyber security
[6:21] Key tactics to developing cyber resilience
[8:55] Adversary simulation — what it is and what it offers organizations
[11:56] The learnings that an adversary simulation provides
[13:28] The value of adversary simulation data for companies
“Cyber security is such a dynamic field, no two days are alike.” — Nitai Mandhyan
“Cyber attacks are so much more frequent now - they are targeted, sophisticated and extremely expensive for our clients.” — Nitai Mandhyan
“Cyber security needs to be driven right through the core of an organization.” — Scott Swanson
“Resiliency goes hand in hand with cyber security.” — Scott Swanson
“Given the current threat landscape, I really don’t see why every organization isn’t considering regular adversary simulation exercises to enhance their cyber resistance and resilience.” — Scott Swanson
Better Being Series Dives into Women’s Health
14 May 2024
00:24:19
Aon studies show that 83 percent of companies now have a wellbeing strategy in place and prioritize employee health. In today’s Better Being episode, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by Orthopedic Sports Surgeon and Founder and CEO of Precision Longevity, Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, MS, for a discussion on women’s health – specifically, menopause. They explore the importance of bringing both men and women into the conversation about the impact of menopause on a woman’s physical and mental health as well as careers.
[3:35] Insights into the effects of menopause on mental and physical health and careers
[10:18] Statistics about the workforce impact of menopause and perimenopause
[11:15] Leading research on improved menopausal health
[17:06] Strategies to include healthy patterns in the workplace
[20:14] Incorporating innovative health initiatives into a company's wellbeing agenda
“We’re not only talking about the physical health of a woman. We’re talking about the mental health of a woman, and we’re also talking about the career of a woman.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
“Our charge is not only to understand this but to provide a way for women in their peak to thrive.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
“This is not a woman’s conversation. This is a population conversation.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
“Great businesses will be interested in the health of their employees.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
“Fertility is not the only part of a woman’s health that needs supporting.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
“Reinvesting profits into this critical portion of our workforce is not only the right thing to do from a human standpoint, it’s a good business use case.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
41: On Aon’s View on Challenging Economic Times – Part Three with Brooke Green, Kim Hurst and Jennifer Brasher
14 Nov 2022
00:22:26
Over the course of three weeks, we’ll hear from Aon colleagues on how economic challenges are impacting all solutions, clients and colleagues in a special edition takeover of the “On Aon” podcast.
This week, host and Aon’s U.S. President, Charles Philpott, welcomes Head of Human Capital Solutions, North America, Brooke Green; Large Market Segment Leader for Health Solutions, North America, Kim Hurst and Head of U.S. Retirement, Jennifer Brasher; to discuss the challenges that HR leaders are facing given increased economic volatility.
[2:39] The key challenges that today’s economy has caused HR leaders.
[4:53] The unexpected ripple effect that economic volatility has on the market at large.
[7:29] The main factors causing change in the retirement landscape.
[10:30] HR considerations as we enter 2023.
[12:54] How Aon is supporting clients in these uncertain times.
[15:32] Ideas to help employees think about saving for retirement.
[21:26] Jennifer, Brooke and Kim share one word to inspire HR managers navigating these challenging times.
“What we know from previous recessions is that companies start to take a look at what and who they’re spending money on.” — Brooke Green
“More and more employers are asking their employees what they value.” — Kim Hurst
“Employer communication and education is key to get employee savings to the right amount for retirement.” — Jennifer Brashe
40: On Aon’s View on Challenging Economic Times – Part Two with Joe Peiser
07 Nov 2022
00:32:31
Over the course of three weeks, we’ll hear from Aon colleagues on how economic challenges are impacting all solutions, clients and colleagues in a special edition takeover of the “On Aon” podcast.
This week, Aon’s U.S. President, Charles Philpott, and Aon’s North America Commercial Risk Leader, Joe Peiser, discuss insights from risk markets and clients, and what risk managers should be thinking about when facing increased economic volatility.
[2:00] The impact of the economic landscape on insurers
[5:35] The main client concerns in the face of inflation
[9:32] Steps risk managers can take to mitigate losses
[13:53] Actions for the future of key lines of insurance
[20:15] The impact of natural disasters on the market forecast
[29:14] Joe’s and Charles’ optimistic look at the end of 2022
“For insurance companies, rising interest rates, in the long run, is a good thing. But in the short run, it’s a problem.” — Joe Peiser
“It’s time for experienced risk managers to take a more holistic approach to their risk financing program.” — Joe Peiser
“It’s a great time to be in our business and a great time to be a risk manager.” — Joe Peiser
39: On Aon’s View on Challenging Economic Times – Part One with Eric Andersen and Leslie Follmer
31 Oct 2022
00:24:24
Over the next three weeks, we’ll hear from Aon colleagues on how economic challenges are impacting all solutions, clients and colleagues in a special edition weekly takeover of the “On Aon” podcast.
This week, Aon’s President, Eric Andersen, and Aon’s Head of Investor Relations and ESG, Leslie Follmer, sit down with host and Aon’s North America CEO, Jennifer Bell, for a conversation about the challenges that organizations are facing given increased economic volatility.
[2:20] Volatility in 2022 and key market indicators
[5:03] Reasons for and results of slowing growth expectations
[6:45] Aon’s strategy for rising inflation
[11:30] Indicators of recession and Aon’s response
[17:30] Client solutions and innovative efforts
[21:37] Leslie and Eric’s optimistic outlook for the end of 2022
“We’ve gone from really strong growth around the world last year to a market this year where you’ve got growth expectations slowing down a lot.” — Leslie Follmer
“The topic of inflation is such a real-world topic in terms of its impact on our clients, our colleagues and our business decisions.” — Eric Andersen
“There is so much happening in our business, we want to make sure we’re investing in the future.” — Eric Andersen
38: On Aon’s Balancing of Inflation and Employee Benefits with Dave Guilmette
10 Oct 2022
00:25:05
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and wellbeing of employees is top of mind for employers, with many looking for ways to enhance their benefits programs. With inflation and rising costs, employers are faced with the challenge of balancing those costs and employee wellbeing.
On episode 38, host and Aon’s Senior Vice President, Chief Broking Officer and National Leader, Growth and Client Engagement, Joey Raheb, sits down with Aon’s Chief Executive Officer, Health Solutions, Dave Guilmette, for a conversation about the impact of inflation on employee benefits.
[1:46] The impact of the pandemic on the employment market and benefits.
[5:26] Transitioning from benefits as an expense to an investment.
[10:10] Inflation’s impact on employee benefits.
[11:51] Tactics for balancing healthcare inflation with employee wellbeing.
[17:06] Supporting employees in the face of rising business costs.