HR Works Podcast: The Hidden Benefits Pt. 1
From HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources by HR Daily Advisor
June 9, 2026 · 28 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of hidden employee benefits and how HR leaders can effectively communicate and utilize them.
Expenses are rising everywhere, and employees and employers alike are feeling the strain. Recruiting and retention is becoming less about who can provide the top dollar, and rather who can provide the best benefits, and most safety. But many of the benefits that help the most, no one knows about. It’s up to HR and Benefits leaders to not only build a comprehensive benefits package, but to research and educate both their leaders and employees on how best to utilize what’s offered. It’s a tough ask, but with so much uncertainty in the world, HR leaders have the chance to make the biggest impact in their employee’s lives. On this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we’ll be looking at part one of our latest benefits webinar, featuring Emma Soy, Founder and CEO of Gentle Shepherd Care, and Creator of Gentle Care Navigator, Matt Totsch, Vice President of Compensation & Benefits, Wabtec and Margaret Wortley, Executive Managing Director, Benefit Services and Payroll, Webster Bank, where we discussed how you can do your total rewards right, and supply your team with the best support available.
People in this episode
Guests: Emma Soy, Matt Totsch, Margaret Wortley
Topics covered
- employee benefits
- HR leadership
- recruitment strategies
- employee retention
- total rewards
Keywords
- employee benefits
- HR
- recruitment
- retention
- total rewards
- safety
- comprehensive benefits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gentle Shepherd Care, Gentle Care Navigator, Wabtec, Webster Bank
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