bswift Beacon
Podcast Description
bswift Beacon is a podcast for HR leaders looking for honest, thought-provoking conversations about work, benefits, and the challenges they face. Hosts Denise Day and Joel Nihlean explore bold ideas, real stories, and practical strategies that keep workplaces thriving. This is not another sales pitch or a scripted how-to guide—it’s a place for honest conversations about successes, stumbles, and surprising insights. Every episode brings fresh insights and ideas that can help you make work better for everyone.
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The podcast focuses on key HR topics, including employee engagement, workplace benefits, and the intricacies of modern HR challenges. For instance, the episode with Alyssa Zeff addresses employee engagement strategies, information overload management, and the role of AI in enhancing productivity, emphasizing practical solutions and fresh insights.

bswift Beacon is a podcast for HR leaders looking for honest, thought-provoking conversations about work, benefits, and the challenges they face. Hosts Denise Day and Joel Nihlean explore bold ideas, real stories, and practical strategies that keep workplaces thriving. This is not another sales pitch or a scripted how-to guide—it’s a place for honest conversations about successes, stumbles, and surprising insights. Every episode brings fresh insights and ideas that can help you make work better for everyone.
Joel and Denise are back with bswift Beacon, this time joined by bswift’s Senior VP of Product Engineering, Vinita Pilani, to discuss the evolution of HR tech.
They explore the shift happening in HR as AI tools take on the busy work and tactical execution, allowing teams to focus on strategy and people. From innovative dashboards to seamless employee interactions, this episode showcases how Emma AdminPro™ transforms what’s possible for benefits administration.
Whether you’re leading a global workforce or figuring out how to simplify day-to-day tasks, this is a conversation packed with can’t-miss insights and ideas for HR leaders.
About Vinita Pilani
Vinita Pilani is SVP of Product Engineering at bswift, where she leads the creation of innovative solutions that simplify benefits administration and empower HR teams. With more than 20 years of experience in IT and platform strategy, Vinita blends technical expertise with a passion for building tools that connect employees to their benefits in smart, seamless ways.

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