Lynda Markoe

Lynda Markoe

Chief People Officer RWJBarnabas Health
Lynda Markoe

Driving Inclusion and Compliance in a Changing Landscape

12:15 PM Keynote Panel: Outlining HR’s Role in Developing Leaders Who Can Balance Organizational Missions and Business Performance

Healthcare organizations operate at the intersection of purpose and profitability, and HR plays a critical role in shaping leaders who can navigate both. This discussion will explore how HR teams can cultivate leadership capabilities that align organizational missions with financial sustainability, ensuring that values-driven care and business outcomes go hand in hand.

  • Equip leaders with the mindsets needed to make confident, values aligned decisions in complex operational environments
  • Strengthen cross functional collaboration by developing leaders who can unify teams around shared priorities
  • Advance leadership readiness by cultivating adaptability, resilience, and accountability across all levels of the organization 

12:45 PM Fireside Chat: Aligning Total Rewards and Employee Wellness to Strengthen Retention and Resilience

As healthcare organizations strive to attract and retain top talent, total rewards strategies must go beyond compensation to address holistic employee needs. This discussion will explore how leading HR teams are integrating benefits, flexibility, and wellness initiatives into rewards frameworks to boost engagement, reduce burnout, and foster long-term workforce sustainability. Attendees will gain practical insights into aligning rewards with organizational values while supporting employee health and resilience.

  • Integrate benefits, flexibility, and wellness initiatives into total rewards to boost engagement and retention.
  • Align rewards strategies with organizational values to reduce burnout and support long-term workforce sustainability.
  • Design holistic rewards frameworks that prioritize employee health and resilience alongside compensation.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Lynda.

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