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WWCMA WEBINAR

Leveling the Playing Field: Caregiver Support Solutions for Small & Mid-Sized Employers

Thursday, October 16
12 PM – 12:45 PM ET

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  • 2 PM – 3 PM: Registration / Networking & Refreshments
  • 3 PM – 5 PM: Discussion & Moderated Panel
  • 5 PM – 6 PM: Networking & Refreshments
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Presented By:

Jodi Bryant
Chief Commercial Officer
Family First

Thank You to Our Webinar Sponsor

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At the recent WWCMA event, Leading with Compassion: Fostering a Workplace with a Culture of Care, we explored how caregiving touches nearly every employee — whether through childcare, eldercare, disability support, or the sandwich generation — and the impact this has on stress, performance, and workplace culture.

This follow-up webinar continued that conversation with a focus on small and mid-sized employers, who face the same caregiving challenges as large organizations but often with fewer resources.

Together, we’ll explored how to:

  • Broaden the caregiving conversation beyond childcare and eldercare to include disability support, gaps in local resources, and building communities where “care deserts” exist.
  • Equip managers as champions, giving them tools to identify challenges early and support employees before caregiving needs affect performance.
  • Amplify ERGs/BRGs with meaningful resources that strengthen parent and caregiver communities across the workplace.
  • Address inequities, highlighting how smaller organizations — particularly those in regions with limited care infrastructure — can deliver benefits that rival enterprise-level programs in ways that fit their budgets and realities.
  • Learn from real-world caregiver journeys that demonstrate how the right support can save employees hours each week, reduce stress, and deliver measurable improvements in engagement and retention.

By the end of the session, we walked away with practical strategies and tools that:

  • Strengthen workplace resilience and wellbeing.
  • Show how digital caregiving benefits consistently deliver 97% employee satisfaction and a 91 NPS.
  • Help small and mid-sized businesses compete for talent with benefits that level the playing field against larger organizations.
  • Provide a clear picture of how caregiver support can be launched in weeks — with impact felt immediately.
Jodi-Bryant
SPEAKER
Jodi Bryant
Chief Commercial Officer
Family First
Jodi Bryant is a nationally recognized leader with over 30 years of success in healthcare, employee benefits, and insurance. She is known for her innovative leadership and passion for modernizing caregiving through compassionate, comprehensive family support. Jodi has held senior leadership roles across the healthcare and benefits industry, guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and cultural change. Her experience as both a business leader and a caregiver informs her perspective on building workplaces that balance employee wellbeing with organizational performance.
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Kristen-Cascio
PANELIST
Kristen Cascio
Program Manager for The Office of Worklife, MIT 

Kristen is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and Work-Life program manager at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In this role she oversees MIT’s EAP, backup care, and senior care advising vendor contracts and coordinates internal resources to support the wellbeing of MIT employees. Prior to joining MIT, Kristen worked as a clinical case manager for individuals with mental illnesses and has experience in crisis intervention, including conducting emergency risk assessments and staffing 24-hour crisis hotlines. Kristen received her B.A. in psychology from Clark University and her M.S.W. from Simmons University.

PANELIST
Jeff Haight
HR, Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions

Jeff is the Head of HR and Corporate Solutions for Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions US, and Chair of the company’s Canton Community Engagement program. Jeff serves as Vice Chairman of School on Wheels of Massachusetts whose mission is to support the academic, social and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness and poverty. Jeff and his wife Elaine raised their two sons in Duxbury, MA and now reside in the Pinehill’s community in Plymouth, MA.

Jen-Mangiaratti

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PANELIST
Jen Mangiaratti
Director of Benefits, Point32Health

Jen is the Director of Benefits at Point32Health, bringing over 25 years of experience in benefits and shared services. Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization with a purpose to guide and empower healthier lives for everyone. What began as a chance entry into HR evolved into a deep passion for employee benefits. Jen thrives on solving complex challenges and building meaningful relationships across the organization. She is dedicated to designing and implementing innovative, tailored programs that not only support current colleagues but also help Point32Health attract and retain top talent in a competitive landscape. Jen finds joy in spending time with her family, traveling, especially cruises and has a goal to attend a baseball game at all 30 MLB stadiums. She also enjoys physical fitness activities including group exercise classes, walking, biking, etc.

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