Looking to take your wellness program beyond just checking a box?

In the second part of our mini-series on Employer Wellness Programs, I’m joined by the amazing Carly Marino-Healy — Corporate Wellness Expert and Founder & CEO of Marino Wellness LLC.

Carly brings years of experience (and a ton of wisdom!) to the table, sharing real-world tips, best practices, and major do’s and don’ts for employers looking to launch, improve, or maximize their wellness initiatives.

If you're serious about building a workplace culture that actually supports health and well-being, you won't want to miss this one!

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com

Maybe you had some Peeps over the weekend... or maybe you’ve just got health and wellness on the brain? Either way, you're in the right place.

We’re kicking off a 2-part series on Employer Wellness with special guest Austin Ollis—Air Force missileer, active reservist, and founder of the innovative wellness company Fly Bodies.

In this episode, we dive into: How to launch or improve a workplace wellness program

• Realistic tips for increasing employee engagement
• How to measure ROI and long-term impact

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to level up your current wellness efforts, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and big-picture perspective.

Tune in for a powerful conversation on the future of wellness at work!

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com

California’s SB 729 goes into effect July 1, requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatments, including IVF. But what does that really mean for employers, employees, and benefit strategies moving forward?

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Ellison, COO & Founder of Vesta for Families, for a powerful conversation about the current and future state of fertility and family-building benefits in the workplace.

We break down: What SB 729 covers (and doesn’t)

1. How leading employers are approaching fertility support
2. Why benefits need to go beyond the clinical—from foster care to adoption and emotional support

If you’re in HR, compliance, or benefits strategy—or simply passionate about building inclusive, supportive workplaces—this one’s for you.

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Jeff Kinsley spent over 30 years in HR at FedEx and now serves as Business Director at Six Seconds — a groundbreaking emotional intelligence (EQ) company with the bold mission of impacting one billion lives through EQ.

In this episode, we dive into what emotional intelligence really means, how to integrate it into your organization, and why it matters at every level — from personal growth to executive leadership.

Whether you're in HR, leading a team, or just curious how EQ can transform your workplace culture—this is one you won't want to miss!

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans

Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna

This week’s episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating ACA compliance! We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood areas of the Affordable Care Act: new hires and the Initial Measurement Period.

In just 15 high-impact minutes, we break down how to properly set up your PPACA Lookback-Stability Period safe harbor, with clear, actionable insight on what distinguishes the Initial period from the Standard.

I get a ton of questions on this topic—it’s easily one of the top 2 or 3 areas where people get tripped up. Whether you're in HR, benefits, or compliance, this episode is packed with value.

Coming just after the ACA's 15th birthday and our great convo with Marilyn Monahan, this is the definitive episode to help you master ACA measurement periods—without the fluff.

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans

Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna

We made it. 100 episodes of The HIT Podcast – where Human Resources, Insurance, and Technology collide. To celebrate this incredible milestone, Toby takes a look back and shares his Top 5 most memorable “thoughts” from the journey so far.

From the funny to the foundational, these are the gems you won’t want to miss. Thank you for being part of this wild ride. Here's to the next 100!

Watch, like, comment, and don’t forget to subscribe – especially if you’ve been with us from the start.

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans

Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna

Can you believe the Affordable Care Act is turning 15 years old this weekend?! And oh boy, it’s acting like a moody teenager.

Join me as I sit down with super lawyer Marilyn Monahan, widely considered an expert on the ACA—whether you call it PPACA, Obamacare, or the Health Care Reform Bill. We’re diving into the biggest mistakes that are still tripping up employers, including some sneaky ERISA and benefits law landmines.

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans

Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna

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We’re sitting down with Dr. Joey Faucette — executive coach, culture architect, and host of the Work Positive podcast! With over 1,000 published articles featured on Fox News, CNBC, WSJ Market Watch, MSNBC, and Entrepreneur.com, plus his best-selling book Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition, Dr. Joey has helped companies worldwide transform their workplace culture.

His insights have reached 50+ countries, and he’s spoken to thousands of professionals—now, he’s bringing his wisdom to YOU!

About the Show:

The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.

Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans

Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna