Forces at Work Symposium at the New York Stock Exchange
Forces at Work Symposium at the New York Stock Exchange
April 7, 2025
Monday 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET
Registration information coming soon.
From labor market fluctuations to shifting employee expectations, today’s workforce is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this special extended episode of Wednesdays with Woodward®, the Travelers Institute is broadcasting live from the Board Room of the New York Stock Exchange to explore the challenges and opportunities brought on by these changes. Join thought leaders from across government and industries to help your organization thrive in an increasingly complex environment. Sessions in this symposium will explore the state of mental health in America, drawing on insights from workers compensation, how leaders can prioritize the mental well-being of their workforce and the latest labor market trends affecting hiring and retention strategies, with a special focus on technology.
- Keynote Address – Mental Health in America: A View from the 20th U.S. Surgeon General
- Session 1: From Awareness to Action – Creating a Mental Health Action Plan for Your Organization
- Session 2: The Intersection of Tech and Talent – A Leadership View of Today’s Labor Market
Timeline
10:00 a.m. Welcoming remarks
10:10 a.m. Keynote address – The State of Worker Mental Well-Being in America
10:30 a.m. Session 1 – From Awareness to Action: Creating a Mental Health Action Plan for Your Organization
11:30 a.m. Break
11:40 a.m. Session 2 – The Intersection of Tech and Talent: A Leadership View of Today’s Labor Market
12:30 p.m. Program concludes
Keynote speaker
Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., FASA
20th U.S. Surgeon General; Executive Director, Health Equity Initiatives and the Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning, Purdue University
Session 1 speakers
Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., FASA
20th U.S. Surgeon General; Executive Director, Health Equity Initiatives and the Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning, Purdue University
Rich Ives
Senior Vice President, Business Insurance Claim, Travelers
Additional speakers to be announced.
Host
Joan Woodward
President, Travelers Institute; Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Travelers
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