Travelers Institute®: Forces at Work℠ Initiative
Having navigated through a pandemic – which resulted in what some refer to as “the Great Reshuffle,” rapid technological changes and more – business leaders today know that taking care of and investing in their employees is as important as ever to their organization’s success. It is against this backdrop that the Travelers Institute began offering a range of virtual programming to help the company’s business partners, its customers and the broader business community better navigate today’s most pressing workforce issues.
Since 2020, nearly 100,000 people have joined more than 60 programs examining workforce topics that are connected to worker well-being, such as:
- Labor market dynamics. Exploring demographic, economic and social trends impacting today’s labor force.
- Leading and managing. Sharing personal stories and experiences from C-suite and other leaders that illuminate what leading and managing feel like today.
- Talent and people. Providing a practical look at how leading organizations are hiring and retaining talent, managing different generations in the workforce, creating opportunities to upskill and more.
- Physical and mental well-being. Learning how to better care for ourselves and each other through nutrition, exercise, stress management and more.
- Risk management and insurance. Understanding the latest insights from the insurance industry on mitigating employee-related risks.
In 2024, the Travelers Institute expanded on this work by formally launching the Forces at WorkSM initiative, which includes virtual programming and a series of in-person symposia examining worker mental health. The first program was hosted in Denver, Colorado, on September 4, 2024, and featured our Senior Vice President of Business Insurance Claim, Rich Ives, and other subject matter experts discussing how front-line managers can help their teams navigate mental health struggles.
This programming helps Travelers demonstrate its thought leadership on these topics and empower its business partners with information designed to help them more effectively run their organizations.
Related resources
- Travelers Institute® White Paper: Investing in Mental Well-Being: A Guide for Employers
- Travelers Institute® Webinar: Employee Practices Liability Explained: What You Need to Know
- Travelers Institute® Webinar: Labor Market Outlook: A Conversation with LinkedIn Economist Dr. Kory Kantenga
- Travelers Institute® Webinar: Fit for Success: Unlocking Health and Performance
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