Addressing Root Causes of Health: The Employer Role

Driving Change Together: Employers’ Role in Shaping Healthier Communities

Series Overview

Employers play a key role in supporting the health and well-being of employees, their families, and communities. By ensuring a safe work environment, offering valuable healthcare benefits, connecting with community resources, and fostering a culture of well-being, employers help both employees and communities thrive. This promotes ethical responsibility while boosting productivity, retention, and job satisfaction.

This webinar series will equip employers with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to create a lasting impact on both their employees’ health and the health of their communities. Each session will provide attendees with data-driven insights, expert perspectives, and practical steps they can take to contribute to community well-being.

This series is a joint partnership between the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative (KHC) and the Louisville Society for Human Resource Management (LSHRM.)

Part Two: Addressing Root Causes of Health: The Employer Role

Overview

Health outcomes are influenced by a variety of social and economic factors. In this session, we will explore how issues such as affordability, wage gaps, benefit plan design, and company policies shape the health of individuals and communities. We will discuss how employers can be part of the solution by addressing these underlying factors within their organizations.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the social and economic conditions that influence health outcomes.
• Examine the impact of company policies on employee health and community well-being.
• Explore how employer-driven policies and practices can address healthcare gaps.
• Understand the role of employers in providing high value, benefits for all employees.