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The Point
by Apex Benefits
The Point Podcast is dedicated to employee benefits thought leadership. You'll hear from business leaders with fresh insights into market influences on our Indiana business landscape, industry experts with perspective on trends impacting employers and their workforce, and open, honest conversation about the resources needed for employers to keep pace with business today.
Episodes
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The Point Podcast | EP 83 | Finance Operations in Public Education With Barry Gardner
In this episode of the newly re-launched "The Point", Apex Benefits' VP of Sales, Steve Winbun, sits down with MSD Wayne Township Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Barry Gardner to discuss how personal value systems can be applied to corporate leadership and how to get buy-in…
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The Point Podcast | EP 82 | Success and Generosity With Denny Sponsel
In this episode of the newly re-launched "The Point", Apex Benefits' VP of Sales, Steve Winbun, sits down with RJE Business Interiors CEO Denny Sponsel to discuss some of the "secret" keys to maintaining a successful business. About our guest: Denny Sponsel, or the "Big Kahuna' as he is more...
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Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 5 | Karrah Herring, State of Indiana
The vision of the State of Indiana's Office of Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity is to empower all Hoosiers have access to the tools necessary to experience their best quality of life. As the first leader of the State office, Karrah Herring, JD, heads up the charge to implement targeted strategic...
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The Point Podcast | EP 81 | What is Pharmacogenomics?
What is pharmacogenomics? Kinetiq Health Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert, PharmD, talks about the topic with TrueRx Director of Clinical Operations Daniel Wilson, PharmD. Simply, it's studying how people respond to medications. Why is this important? It can pave the way for more...
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Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 4
Building a culture in the workplace that strives on diversity and inclusion requires everyone to be on board and communicating. Penske Entertainment Chief Diversity Officer Jimmie McMillan understood that, and it's why he and others at Penske were able to launch the Race for Equality & Change...
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Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 3
Have you witnessed an uncomfortable situation in the workplace, but weren't sure what to say to stop it? You're probably not alone. It's called the Bystander Effect, and Keisha Underwood of Kittle Properties and Indy SHRM talks with Apex DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about this concept and other…
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Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 2
We hear the word inclusion, but do we know what that actually means? MS-IL Staffing & Pro Talent Group CEO Elias Serrano digs in with Apex DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about the topic of inclusion, what it means and how MS-IL practices it every day on this episode of Lessons Earned in DEI. About:...
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Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Ep 1
One of the most difficult parts of diversity, inclusion and equity is starting the conversation. That's what Indianapolis Colts Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Brian Richardson Jr. discovered when he started his job. He chats with Apex DEI Officer Brooke Salazar about his experiences…
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Casually Caffeinated | Lessons Earned in DEI Intro
Apex Benefits' DEI Officer Brooke Salazar, JD, introduces a brand new Casually Caffeinated series titled, "Lessons Learned in DEI: Conversations With." In this series, Salazar talks with local leaders in diversity, equality and inclusion and the lessons they've learned along the way. About: Apex...
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Casually Caffeinated | Apex Benefits | EP 23
It's a Mother's Day Special Edition of Casually Caffeinated! Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar is joined by VP of Administration Stephanie DiBlasio and Advisor Julie Hawes to talk about the importance of employee benefits like paid parental leave after a newborn baby among other things in this...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 22 | Paul's Place
There's so many logistics that need addressed for adult caregivers. Amy Torrez's own personal experience showed her how things can be overlooked, especially if a loved one is receiving treatment far from home. That's why she founded Paul's Place: Support for Families, Inc., to provide temporary...
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Casually Caffeinated | Apex Benefits | EP 18
It seems like every day there is evolving information about the COVID-19 vaccines. That can lead to confusion and you looking for answers about factual information. Apex Benefits is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace webinar January 28, and our HR Consultant, Associate Counsel and...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 21 | Hi-5 Moments
Cam Davis and Rob Kee come from different backgrounds, but both discovered through First Fridays they have a passion for telling stories in Fort Wayne. That's how they founded Hi-5, a show dedicated to telling the stories of leaders in Fort Wayne. On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne,...
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Refilling Your Cup for 2021: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 17
The final weeks of a stressful 2020 are upon us. However, the cold winter months are just beginning. Just because the calendar will flip to 2021 doesn't mean everyone is suddenly rejuvenated, that's why Brooke Salazar and Ali Harris are reminding us of key topics and ways to refill our cup for…
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 20 | Teaching Children the World
Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana strives to empower young people to succeed in the global economy through different methods like BizTown. On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm chats with JA's Stephen Hilker and Hayli Beck about JA's goals and...
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Behind the Mask: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 16
Masks are used as a safety precaution for us against COVID-19. While that's an obvious health benefit to wearing one, there are downsides as well. One of those can be losing personal interactions with employees as facial cues are much harder to read. In this episode of our Light Your Fire: Beyond...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 19 | Learning How to Learn
Did you know the only authorized facility to teach the Feuerstein Model in North America is housed in Fort Wayne? Founded and run by Dr. Jeanne Zehr, she opened MindCAP Center to help people of all ages overcome brain issues like attention deficit disorders and dementia. On this episode of The...
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Empathy Meets Employee Discipline: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 15
Employees have things going on in their lives outside the workplace, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only compounding those struggles. That can lead to less production -- even from your best workers. As a manager, it may be important to show empathy toward these employees to find a solution. In this...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 18 | A Forum of Leaders
Wanting to come up with a way for leaders in the area to meet, network and grow, Jere Johnson helped co-found the First Fridays Fort Wayne Leadership Forum to provide that. Johnson chats with Apex Benefits Specialist Kassee Lamm about the group's purpose and how it has transformed in its three...
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The Top 10 Lies We Tell Ourselves: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 14
Sometimes we tell ourselves things just to get through the workday or the week. Sometimes those things we tell ourselves are just flat out lies, but we may not even know it. In this episode of our Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout campaign, Apex Population Health Specialists Grace Bennett and Ali...
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The Point Podcast | EP 80 | The Future of Pharmacy
Apex wraps up its celebration of American Pharmacists Month with a discussion about the future of pharmacy. Apex Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader chats with Project Ronin Clinical Oncology Content Specialist Kelley Carlstrom about how the future is already here in pharmacy, and what they hope is...
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The Point Podcast | EP 79 | Specialty Drugs
What makes a specialty drug exactly that? And how much of the pharmacy benefit spend goes toward specialty drugs? The data could be eye-popping, but Maxor National Pharmacy Services Senior Director of Specialty Pharmacy Strategy Ryan Atkinson, PharmD, MBA shares tips with Apex Pharmacy Benefit...
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Resiliency Through Self-Care: Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | EP 13
Chances are you can't just take a luxurious bubble bath in the middle of your work day. So, what other ways can you make sure you're practicing self-care? What can you do as an employer to help your employees be resilient? Our HR Consultant Brooke Salazar covers these topics with Paula…
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The Point Podcast | EP 78 | IT and Pharmacy
What are the chances you've put IT and pharmacy in the same sentence before? Probably not likely. However, Tony Dao, PharmD, explains to Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS that IT can help the process of getting pharmacy drugs to patients more efficient and cost effective on this episode of The Point...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 17 | "My Turn" Stories: Paralympic Athletes
Did you know Fort Wayne is home to one of 11 Olympic and Paralympic training facilities in the United States? On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm interviews Tyler Merren, a three-time Paralympic athlete, along with Turnstone's Stasha Carasquillo...
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The Point Podcast | EP 77 | Present Day Women Pharmacists
Apex's celebration of American Pharmacists Month continues by observing Women Pharmacist Day, which was Oct. 12. Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS chats with Dr. Jerrica Dodd and Dr. Suzy Soliman about their current work in the pharmacy industry, how they broke into the...
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Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout | Casually Caffeinated | Apex Benefits | EP 12
It's been a tough year, but we're ready to buckle up and finish out 2020 strong. Apex's Kinetiq Health and EmpactHR professionals have joined forces with additional subject matter experts to help inspire better physical and mental health in the new year. "Light Your Fire: Beyond Burnout" is a...
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The Point Podcast | EP 76 | Indiana Pioneers in Women's Pharmacy
As the calendar turns to October, Apex Benefits is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with a series of podcasts through The Point Podcast. In this episode, Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS, discusses women that were pioneers for pharmacy in Indiana. Learn more about their stories, and the struggles...
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The Point Podcast | EP 75 | Celebrating American Pharmacists Month
As the calendar turns to October, Apex Benefits is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with a series of podcasts through The Point Podcast. Erin Albert, PharmD, CPBS introduces the upcoming four-part series throughout October as Apex highlights past, present and upcoming figures in the…
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 16 | Importance of Hospice
One of the common myths about hospice care is the belief it shortens the end of life. Instead, it helps ensure a more comfortable ending for a person. In this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm chats with Leslie Friedel of Visiting Nurse about the...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 15 | Creating Authentic Relationships
Networking and creating connections can open all kinds of doors and opportunities for those in the workforce. But how do you do that in an authentic, meaningful way? Barry Schrock, Director of Leadership Programs at Greater Fort Wayne, Inc., describes his experiences creating relationships on…
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 14 | Making Policies More Consistent, Transparent
If company policies aren't consistent, or even transparent, that can cause frustration among the workforce. That's where Heather Lytle comes in to help. Lytle explains to Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long how she helps small- to medium-sized companies compose...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 13 | Designing the Perfect Workplace
Think the physical appearance of your company's workplace doesn't matter? Think again. How an organization designs it's office, facilities and shared spaces can influence employees' engagement and mental health. Design Collaborative's Kelly Shields, Lauren Elliott and Rebecca Welch discuss how…
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 11
Employee burnout seems to be the hot topic as we enter the third quarter and still working through the pandemic. How can you spot which employees are burned out, and what can you do to help them? Apex Benefits HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant detail what...
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The Point Podcast | EP 74 | HR Issues During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on nearly every facet of companies, which includes the HR department. In this episode of The Point Podcast, Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader Erin Albert and HR Consultant Brooke Salazar discuss the recruiting, hiring and job seeking issues HR professionals...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 12 | Strategizing the Retirement Fund
How much a company matches a retirement fund it offers is always one of the more attractive employee benefits. Smart companies will use that to draw talent to their workplace. But how can employers and employees get the most out of their 401K benefits? AMI Financial Advisor Ryan Kay discusses how...
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 10
Imagine one of your best performing employees comes to you with an offer from another company. The counteroffer you work through with your employee could determine how likely you are to retain them. Apex Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant and HR Consultant Brooke Salazar dig in about the...
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The Point Podcast | EP 73 | An Update on the Opioid Crisis
Pharmacists are on the front lines of reducing the opioid crisis in addition to being on the frontlines of healthcare and COVID-19. What has been done in the recent past and what can pharmacists do to stop, or prevent, opioid overdoses and opioid addiction? Apex Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 11 | Building a Stronger Region
What if there was a way to get all the counties in Northeast Indiana working toward the same goal of developing and strengthening the local workforce and economy? That's the main priority for Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Director of Stakeholder Development Nick Darrah. In this episode…
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 9
We are all probably pros when it comes to making video calls and video conferencing by now. HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant have been on countless video calls over the last few months, and they've come up with the Top 10 things they hear that drive them...
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 8
The goals you set for your employees for the third quarter may not be attainable because of the pandemic. Now would be a good time to re-evaluate and set out more realistic goals and create expectations with your workforce for the remainder of the year. Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and...
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 7
Employees haven't been using PTO during this pandemic for a variety of reasons, and each one makes sense. However, that could lead to employees being less engaged as we head into the final two quarters of the year. Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant...
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 6
It's a common question employees ask: How can I get a raise? There are ways to bring it up to your manager that can be productive, but also ways that may lead to unwanted results. On this episode of Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted, Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 10 | 25th Anniversary of Science Central
Science Central became a popular educational spot in Fort Wayne because of the hands-on learning and entertainment it provides for children and families. Executive Director Martin Fisher details to Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long how Science Central has had…
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 9 | Giving Businesses the Tools for Success
A licensed EOS implementer doesn't tell you how to run your business, but it helps everyone get on the same page so it can grow. On this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne, Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long chat with Steele Business Coaching Owner Theresa...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 8 | Recruiting and Retaining Veterans in Northeast Indiana
Recruiting military veterans looking for jobs, and then retaining them, may be harder than employers think. Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long chat with Mungovan HR Consulting owner Lisa Mungovan on this episode of The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne about the...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 7 | Laws and Regulations in Light of COVID-19
Employers are trying to balance so many things during the COVID-19 pandemic while things are moving and changing quickly. Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long chat with Barnes & Thornburg Partner Adam Bartrom about the key laws and regulations that employers need…
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 5
Talking about compensation with employees can be tough and sometimes uncomfortable. On this episode of Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted Apex HR Consultant Brooke Salazar and Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant discuss how being an employer that can effectively have those...
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Casually Caffeinated: HR Conversations Unscripted | EP 4
What the heck is compensation philosophy anyway? Let Apex Compensation Consultant Katherine Bryant and HR Consultant Brooke Salazar break it down for you and how what your philosophy may say about your organization. Also, listen to Brooke's story about being attacked by a...dinosaur? About: Apex...
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The Point Podcast: Fort Wayne | EP 6 | "My Turn" Stories: An Introduction to Turnstone
Did you know one of the largest facilities for support services helping people with disabilities in the country is housed in Fort Wayne? Turnstone provides exactly those needs to Fort Wayne and the surrounding community. Join Apex Benefits Strategist Kassee Lamm and Executive Advisor Scott Long…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Point Podcast is dedicated to employee benefits thought leadership. You'll hear from business leaders with fresh insights into market influences on our Indiana business landscape, industry experts with perspective on trends impacting employers and their workforce, and open, honest conversation about the resources needed for employers to keep pace with business today.
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