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• Innovating Employer Health Plans: Strategies to Balance Cost and Care

  • When
    January 23, 2026
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    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    HUB International, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Lower Level Conference Room, Tysons, VA 22102

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  About the Event:

  For nearly 40 years, the Mercer National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans has been among the most comprehensive, statistically valid surveys measuring health plan trends. Join us on January 23rd to understand how employers are balancing affordability and employee needs amid rising cost pressures.

  We'll explore the survey results and the actions employers are taking, including:

  • Offering more plan options and new plan options

  • Introducing specialized programs for managing health issues

  • Trying new approaches to managing pharmacy benefits

  • Leveraging financial wellness to expand affordability

  Agenda:

  • 8:30 am - 9 am: Breakfast and Networking
  • 9 am - 10 am: Presentation
  • 10 am - 10:30 am: Questions and Networking

  Location:

  8300 Greensboro Dr., Tysons, VA 

  Lower Level Conference Room (take the elevator down to the lower level)

  Tysons, VA 22012

  
  

  Paid parking is located behind the building.

  Speaker:

  

  Peter Likouris

  Peter is a Principal in Mercer’s Washington, D.C. office. Peter has 30+ years of experience in the Human Resources field, covering the range of HR functions with specialties in Benefits and HR Technology. He first joined Mercer in 2004. With a specialty in Health & Benefits, he advises organizations on all aspects of employee benefits. He began his career as an HR Intern at a world-renowned media company. Subsequently, he served as a Sales and Service Consultant for a mid-market HRIS developer. Prior to joining Mercer, he led Human Resources for a federal contractor based in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

  
  

  
  

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• Trends and Issues in Compensation Planning and Design: What Companies Are Preparing for in 2026 and Beyond

  • When
    February 18, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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  Join us for an open discussion on emerging trends and evolving practices in sales compensation. Participants will gain insights into growth trends, workforce challenges, quota-setting strategies, and the future of sales compensation programs.

  Key discussion topics include:

  • Expected organizational growth heading into 2026
  • Anticipated turnover and hiring trends—and their impact on pay levels
  • The performance measures organizations are prioritizing in variable compensation plans
  • How sales teams are driving greater efficiency across processes and structures
  • Shifts in bonus-based plans in response to broader economic changes
  • How evolving staffing needs and competency requirements are influencing talent strategies

  About the Speaker:

  
  

  Joseph DiMisa

  

  
  

  Mr. DiMisa is a Senior Client Partner and Korn Ferry’s Global Sales Force Effectiveness Leader. He is based in the firm’s Atlanta office. 

  
  

  Mr. DiMisa works with leading companies to develop and implement sales strategies and sales effectiveness programs that drive profitable growth. He specializes in the design and implementation of sales management solutions that increase sales and profits for clients.

  
  

  Over his twenty years, Mr. DiMisa has worked with many companies to develop new go-to-market strategies for growth planning and revenue productivity. He has worked across many industries to help build customer-based sales strategies, select and organize distribution channels, create performance management and incentive structures, and execute growth requirements across a range of marketing and selling environments. 

  
  

  Mr. DiMisa has over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, middle-market organizations, private equity firms, and small businesses and startups across all aspects of sales, marketing, and customer service effectiveness. 

  
  

  Prior to joining, Mr. DiMisa was a Senior Vice President and Sales Effectiveness Practice Leader at Sibson Consulting.  Additionally, he has worked at various Fortune 50 companies in sales, marketing, and managerial positions. 

  
  

  He is a recognized thought leader and a well-known contributor to many business periodicals, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, WorldatWork publications, Selling Power magazine, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) publications, and Sales & Marketing Management magazine. He is also the author of a best-selling business book, "The Fisherman's Guide to Selling: Reeling in the Sale - Hook, Line and Sinker" (Adams Media 2007) and "Sales Compensation Made Simple" (WorldatWork Press 2009).

  
  

  Mr. DiMisa holds an MBA from the University of South Florida. He is a Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP) and is a trusted trainer and advisor for WorldatWork's "Elements of Sales Compensation“, "Competitive Market Pay: Pricing Critical Sales Roles" certification courses, and the “Sales Compensation 101” foundational course. 

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• Student Loan Financial Wellness Impacted by Secure 2.0

  • When
    March 19, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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  Student Loan Financial Wellness Impacted by Secure 2.0

  Presented by Candidly

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• Panel discussion on AI in Compensation

  • When
    May 19, 2026

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  Panel discussion on AI in Compensation

  Brought to us by Salary.com and WorldatWork

  
  

  Join us for an interactive panel discussion discussing the transformative impact of AI on the compensation and HR industries, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize everything from salary benchmarking and pay equity analysis to personalized benefits and predictive retention strategies.

  Key topics include AI's ability to identify and mitigate biases in pay structures, forecast future compensation needs, and streamline administrative processes, ultimately freeing HR teams to focus on higher-value, human-centric initiatives and fostering a more equitable and efficient workplace. However, the discussion will also touch on the critical need for robust data governance, ethical AI implementation to prevent the perpetuation of existing biases, and the importance of upskilling HR professionals to leverage these new tools effectively.
  

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