SVEF Benefits Buzz

About SVEF Benefits Buzz

SVEF Benefits Buzz is a podcast for employers, HR leaders, and benefits professionals navigating the rapidly evolving world of employee benefits. Hosted by the Silicon Valley Employers Forum (SVEF), the show features thoughtful, in-depth conversations with industry experts, healthcare leaders, benefit providers, and innovative employers who are shaping the future of work. Each episode goes beyond headlines to explore what is truly changing—and what employers need to understand to make informed, strategic decisions. Topics include healthcare strategy and cost management, mental health and wellbeing, oncology and complex care, disability and leave programs, compliance, equity, and the employee experience. We focus on real-world challenges, emerging best practices, and practical insights that employers can apply within their organizations. SVEF Benefits Buzz is not about sales pitches or surface-level trends. It is designed to help employers think more critically about benefits, understand diverse workforce needs, and lead with intention in a complex and evolving landscape. New episodes are released regularly, offering listeners clear perspectives, expert analysis, and meaningful conversations at the intersection of benefits, healthcare, and the future of work.

Publisher

Silicon Valley Employers Forum

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Oct 2023

Latest episode

11 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Beyond the Annual Checkup: How Advanced Primary Care Is Changing Employee Benefits

   Primary care is having a moment — and it’s about much more than annual checkups. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Lieb, SVP of Commercial Markets at Blue Shield of California, to explore what “advanced primary care” really means, why it matters to employers, and how better care at the front door leads to lower costs down the road.

2. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Rethinking How Benefits Are Funded: A Conversation on Cell Captives

   If you’ve heard the term “captive” and assumed it belonged to the risk or treasury team, this episode might change your mind. In this conversation, we sit down with Zulu Khan, Captive Employee Benefits Services Lead at Aon North America, to unpack what cell captives are and why benefits professionals are increasingly being asked to drive the conversation. From building the internal business case to navigating implementation, Zulu shares what works, what doesn’t, and what most companies wish they’d known before starting. Whether you’re early in your thinking or ready to make a move, this episode will give you a clearer sense of where to start.

3. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Beyond Enrollment: Using AI-Powered Personalization to Drive Employer Benefits Strategy

   Tune in as Matt Waldrup, EVP of Product at bswift, joins SVEF to discuss how AI-native, platform-level intelligence enables personalization at scale—activating benefits engagement and helping employers move from administration to strategy. The conversation unpacks AI can drive smarter engagement, earlier care decisions, and measurable outcomes like reduced avoidable healthcare spend.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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