Rick Western is the CEO of Kotter International, Inc., a consulting and training company advising organizations on leadership and change management. Partnering with the firm's founder, Dr. John Kotter, Rick has led Kotter for 12 years, assisting organizations and their leaders in mobilizing their people to achieve unimaginable results and unprecedented speed. Prior to joining Kotter, Rick had a 37-year career at EY (Ernst & Young), assisting multiple Fortune 500 companies and their leaders with large-scale change and strategy execution.
As demand for change continues, there has been a surge in hiring for chief transformation officers. This expert suggests deeper foundational work is needed.
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With a diverse workforce that leans male, Deutsche Bank prioritized solutions that could support all employees equally--including fathers and caregivers--with a seamless, culturally competent experience.
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The proof is in the outcomes. When employers invest in menopause care, symptoms improve, productivity rises, and costs drop--by an average of $1,600 per employee.
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By shifting away from generic bulk emails, Wex didn't just save valuable time--they unlocked incredible results.
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From GLP-1s to specialty oncology drugs, pharmacy spend is rising at an unsustainable rate, faster than any other benefit category, and most employers can?t explain where the dollars are going.
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Employers are expanding women?s and family health benefits despite climbing healthcare costs. Yet employees report feeling less supported than they did just a year ago.
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As the workforce?s needs become more complex, layoffs loom and resources shrink, it?s imperative to be strategic about supporting your HR and benefits team while protecting your own well-being.
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By focusing on evidence-based guidance and early intervention, employers can achieve measurable ROI, including a 55% pregnancy rate without treatment and an average of $8,200 in savings per birth.
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From Summit A�R
Recover employee-related costs professionally and effectively with Summit A�R, helping your organization reclaim what it?s owed while protecting employee relationships and your reputation.
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From Maven
With a diverse workforce that leans male, Deutsche Bank prioritized solutions that could support all employees equally--including fathers and caregivers--with a seamless, culturally competent experience.
Download ResourceMaven
From Maven
The proof is in the outcomes. When employers invest in menopause care, symptoms improve, productivity rises, and costs drop--by an average of $1,600 per employee.
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By shifting away from generic bulk emails, Wex didn't just save valuable time--they unlocked incredible results.
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From GLP-1s to specialty oncology drugs, pharmacy spend is rising at an unsustainable rate, faster than any other benefit category, and most employers can?t explain where the dollars are going.
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HireRight?s 2026 Global Benchmark Report uncovers how organizations are adapting their screening, hiring, and workforce management strategies against a backdrop of AI-powered fraud, identity misrepresentation, and fake candidate profiles.
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From Maven
Employers are expanding women?s and family health benefits despite climbing healthcare costs. Yet employees report feeling less supported than they did just a year ago.
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From Wex
As the workforce?s needs become more complex, layoffs loom and resources shrink, it?s imperative to be strategic about supporting your HR and benefits team while protecting your own well-being.
Download ResourceTranscarent
From Transcarent
Our survey of 1,340 HR and benefits decision-makers shows broad optimism about AI paired with pragmatic expectations.
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This Buyer?s Guide will help you navigate the flexible worker model selection process, drawing on AllWork?s experience in helping mid-to-large-sized companies with onboarding, managing, and paying flexible workers at scale.
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By focusing on evidence-based guidance and early intervention, employers can achieve measurable ROI, including a 55% pregnancy rate without treatment and an average of $8,200 in savings per birth.
Download Resource