Where
Alfond Center for Health35 Medical Center Parkway, ME 04901
Contact
Phil DiRussoHealthy People of the Kennebec Valley
207-621-8809
philip.dirusso@mainegeneral.org
Sponsored by:
About Our Keynote Speaker
Chris Boyce, CEO Virgin Pulse 
A motivating employee engagement innovator, Chris Boyce brings more than 20 years of consumer loyalty, enterprise and consumer software experience to Virgin Pulse. Leveraging the Virgin Pulse philosophy that business should be a force for good, Chris's leadership has been instrumental in guiding Virgin Pulse development of market-leading, technology-based products and services that help employers improve workforce health, boost employee engagement, and enhance corporate culture.
Chris has a deep background in corporate and consumer loyalty programs - he was co-founder and former VP of Business Development at Upromise, a 13 million member online loyalty coalition and college savings account business. Before found Upromise, Chris founded and served as director of health care business unit at Trilogy Development Group in Austin, Texas. Chris received his MBA from Harvard Business School.
The Business of Healthy Employees
October 9, 2015
9 am - Noon
at the Alfond Center for Health, Augusta
$35 registration
Invite your CEO, CFO or COO
to attend with you for Free!
Optional networking luncheon with Chris Boyce
Noon - 1:00: $10 per person
Habits that Matter: The Key to a Replenished, Thriving Workforce
Presented by Chris Boyce, CEO Virgin Pulse 
Too many demands, too little time. Few of us can say we don't feel it. Today's world leaves us overwhelmed, distracted, and disengaged. We're always plugged in, we're always on, but we're not eating well, we're not moving enough, we're not sleeping well or enough, and we're not paying attention to the relationships and connections that make us happy. Simply put, modern life is depleting us. Our personal and professional lives are suffering, and companies are feeling it.
So how can you recharge your people so they can ignite your business? What will truly change behavior and turn this around? Science says it all starts with better daily habits. Better habits across all areas of life that truly make us happy, productive and well: physical and emotional health, meaningful social connections, financial stability, and more. And the workplace is the perfect place to do this. To create a great place to work full of thriving, productive people, employers must provide the tools, the support, and the incentives to form healthy habits so they spread like wildfire – both at work and beyond.
Chris will discuss how to do just that. We'll focus on ways to help your people build better lifestyle habits, and why it's critical to your company’s success. We'll share examples of companies who are putting their people first, and the benefits they're seeing as a result. And if you like data, we've got great outcomes to share, too.
Learning objectives:
- Why healthy habits are critical in combatting the unintended consequences of modern life
- Which habits really matter and will have the biggest impact for your people and your company
- Proven ways you can help your employees adopt healthy habits and create an engaged, productive, thriving workforce
- How organizational leadership can make a huge difference
Leadership Matters: Wellness Starts at the Top
Presented by Larry Catlett, MD, CMO and owner of OMC Occupational Medical Consulting; with Denise Dumont-Bernier, Director of MaineGeneral Medical Center's Workplace Health
For a workplace wellness program to be successful, leadership has a vital role to play. Leadership commitment is key to creating a culture where employee health and wellbeing is a valued part of the organization's strategic plan. Such a culture can enhance a company's competitiveness, employee engagement, movtivation and morals, and present the company as desirable place to work.
Dr. Catlett will discuss:
- Why wellness needs to start with leadership (people follow their leader's actions)
- What business owners and executives can do to drive employee engagement and success
- Learn what simple actions other executives are taking and how it impacts their wellness results