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.
bswift Chief Legal Officer John Herbst joins Denise and Joel to break down the “year of regulatory shift” and what it means for benefits leaders in 2026. From ACA subsidies expiring and HIPAA security changes to mental health parity challenges, state PBM rules, and possible PBM fiduciary duties, John calls out what’s real, what’s noise, and where employers should focus to stay compliant, protect their plans, and keep costs in check.
John Herbst is bswift’s Chief Legal Officer. He brings more than 20 years of experience leading legal teams at high-growth software companies. John began his career at an international law firm, advising growth and Fortune 500 firms on capital raising and M&A transactions, and general corporate affairs.
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