Aon studies show that 83 percent of companies now have a wellbeing strategy in place and prioritize employee health. In today’s Better Being episode, host and Aon’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by Orthopedic Sports Surgeon and Founder and CEO of Precision Longevity, Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, MS, for a discussion on women’s health – specifically, menopause. They explore the importance of bringing both men and women into the conversation about the impact of menopause on a woman’s physical and mental health as well as careers.

• [3:35] Insights into the effects of menopause on mental and physical health and careers
• [10:18] Statistics about the workforce impact of menopause and perimenopause
• [11:15] Leading research on improved menopausal health
• [17:06] Strategies to include healthy patterns in the workplace
• [20:14] Incorporating innovative health initiatives into a company's wellbeing agenda

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Rachel Fellowes LinkedIn

Aon’s Workplace Wellbeing

Aon’s 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey

Dr. Vonda Wright Resources:

• Website
• LinkedIn Profile
• Instagram
• HOT For Your Health Podcast

Tweetables:

• “We’re not only talking about the physical health of a woman. We’re talking about the mental health of a woman, and we’re also talking about the career of a woman.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
• “Our charge is not only to understand this but to provide a way for women in their peak to thrive.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
• “This is not a woman’s conversation. This is a population conversation.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
• “Great businesses will be interested in the health of their employees.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
• “Fertility is not the only part of a woman’s health that needs supporting.” — Dr. Vonda Wright
• “Reinvesting profits into this critical portion of our workforce is not only the right thing to do from a human standpoint, it’s a good business use case.” — Dr. Vonda Wright

Businesses today face unprecedented volatility and complexity driven by profound transitions – or megatrends – across Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce. In this episode, Aon President Eric Andersen speaks with Aon’s Lambros Lambrou, CEO of Human Capital, and Andy Marcell, CEO of Risk Capital, about the megatrends highlighted in Aon’s 2024 Client Trends Report and opportunities for business leaders to take action on interconnected risk and people issues.

• [0:33] Four megatrends that are shaping business decision making
• [1:45] Trade and technology insights from Aon’s 2024 Client Trends Report
• [2:44] Changing weather and workforce trends from the report
• [3:51] How clients are addressing trends through a Risk Capital and Human Capital lens
• [5:30] Aon’s approach to accelerating solutions for clients

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Aon’s 2024 Client Trends Report

Aon Unveils Client Trends Report Highlighting Interconnected Risk And People Issues

Aon’s 2023/2024 Global Risk Management Survey

Special Edition: Aon CEO Greg Case on 2024 and Evolving to Serve Clients

Tweetables:

• “More important is the interconnectivity of industry around the world and how we navigate that on behalf of our clients.” — Andy Marcell
• “Employers have started addressing wellbeing very differently.” — Lambros Lambrou
• “Seeing ‘attracting and retaining talent’ rise to the number four global risk that companies face was extremely telling in how our thinking has evolved on traditional risk topics.”— Lambros Lambrou
• “We’re actively addressing people risk with our clients in a much more connected way across our integrated Human Capital and Risk Capital capabilities.” — Lambros Lambrou
• “It is very apparent the C-suite decision making will need to be informed by both risk and human analytics as we look to protect their people and grow their businesses.” — Andy Marcell

Increasing regulations, cyber attacks and AI persist as a constantly evolving landscape that companies must approach proactively. Host and Chief Broking Officer, Aon’s Cyber Solutions Team, Matt Chmel, sits down with Karrieann Couture, cyber and E&O claims leader, Aon’s Cyber Solutions Team, for a discussion about the evolving cyber exposures and the regulatory landscape.

• [1:40] An overview of the evolving regulatory environment
• [4:20] Proactive governance and procedures to increase protection
• [7:17] The impact of AI and machine learning on underwriting
• [11:39] Key takeaways for regulatory actions

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

U.S. Cyber Insurance: Market Trends and Opportunities

Aon Cyber Security & Risk Solutions

Aon Cyber Resilience Capability Overview

Tweetables:

• “We can see the significant impact that cyber attacks have on public companies, whether it’s their operations, finances, or their reputation.” — Karrieann Couture
• “Allegations around utilizing information without having permission are in early stages, and it will be very interesting to see how the law plays out there.” — Karrieann Couture
• “Cyber risk is changing as technology is changing, and we have to stay on top of it.” — Karrieann Couture

The construction industry is adapting to a variety of stresses and pressures and working to increase resilience and sustainability in a changing climate. Host and Aon’s Chief Commercial Officer of Global Construction and Infrastructure, Tariq Taherbhai, is joined by Aon’s Global Industry Specialty Leader, Construction and Infrastructure, James MacNeal, to discuss today's global construction industry.

• [2:02] A high-level overview of today’s global construction industry
• [4:22] Key renewable energy and energy transition construction projects
• [7:46] Addressing inflation, workforce shortages and geopolitical factors
• [10:55] Diversification of risk capital as an essential component in construction projects
• [14:30] The role of the risk capital market in addressing client needs

Note: This episode was recorded on March 21st. The Baltimore Bridge incident is not included in the discussion.

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey

Aon’s Global Construction and Infrastructure

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Chips and Science Act of 2022

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021

Tweetables:

• “Crucially, [clients] are now asking the question, ‘What else do I need to do in the design construction operation of this asset to make it more resilient in the face of this changing climate?’.” — James MacNeal
• “The failure to attract and retain talent and workforce shortages are featured in the top six concerns of our industry clients.” — James MacNeal
• “It’s really important that construction clients and their brokers increasingly explore other options for risk transfer. You can’t just rely on the traditional construction market anymore.” — James MacNeal

Around the world, governments are introducing regulations to ensure fair payment for every employee. But the transition from basic regulatory compliance to sustainable pay transparency solutions remains a challenge. Host and Aon’s Head of Talent Solutions, North America, Brooke Green, welcomes Aon’s Head of Rewards and Career Advisory, North America, Kelly Voss, for a conversation about advancing pay equity and transparency.

• [2:42] Terms and concepts surrounding pay transparency
• [4:52] Historical events that shaped pay expectations
• [9:37] Transitioning from compliance to a culture of transparency
• [11:12] Three prongs of an effective pay transparency culture
• [14:35] First steps to lasting change

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Pay Transparency Consulting

Pay Equity Consulting

Understanding and Preparing for the Rise in Pay Transparency

Five Big Human Resources Trends to Watch in 2024

Webinar: The Five Top HR Trends to Watch for in 2024

Mastering Pay Transparency to Bridge the Gender Wage Divide

Tweetables:

• “This is not about compliance. It’s about the workforce and who our workforce and future is, and it’s about talent.” — Kelly Voss
• “As an organization, decide which of these foundational pieces you’re going to start with because there isn’t one right answer for every organization.” — Kelly Voss
• “If you start to think about this and plan accordingly, we’ll all be in good shape. It’s just a matter of taking that first step.” — Kelly Voss

Resilience and growth are dependent on business leaders taking action to respond to pressing global challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Aon’s Laura Wanlass, partner, Human Capital Solutions, is joined by Leslie Follmer, head of Investor Relations and ESG, for a look at Aon’s 2023 Impact Report.

• [1:40] What ESG means to Aon’s 3x3 Plan
• [3:42] Three key takeaways from this year’s report
• [5:31] Insights into Aon’s Sustainability Network
• [6:24] Examples of environmental sustainability grants

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Aon's 2023 Impact Report

Insurance Insider: Aon’s 3x3 plan positions firm to deliver a 'big set of answers' to clients

On Aon Insights: What Does ‘ESG’ Really Mean?

Ep 49: On Aon's ESG Impact with Leslie Follmer

Aon’s 2022 ESG Impact Report

Special Edition: Aon CEO Greg Case on 2024 and Evolving to Serve Clients

Tweetables:

• “When you think about what’s in ESG, those risks match right up against risk capital and human capital.” — Leslie Follmer
• “We really do have core capabilities here to help our clients think about ESG risks in ways that help them make better decisions.” — Leslie Follmer
• “Aon colleagues are joining together with the support of these environmental sustainability grants to drive local impact on environmental causes.” — Leslie Follmer

Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report analyzes the financial and human impacts of last year’s weather and natural disasters. Host and Aon’s Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, invites Michal Lörinc, head of Catastrophe Insight, to  share his knowledge on 2023’s natural catastrophes and the strategies needed to support those impacted.

• [1:02] Statistics on the impacts of 2023 damage compared to previous years
• [4:17] A definition and explanation of the increasing protection gap
• [9:21] Recommendations for resilience tactics in response to catastrophic weather trends
• [10:10] Practical measurements to mitigate rising perils such as heatwaves
• [12:31] Key findings of Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insight

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insight

On Aon Episode 47: On Aon's Insights on Navigating and Preparing for Catastrophes with Michal Lörinc and Dominic Probyn

Tweetables:

• “I’ve talked about financial drivers of disasters, but we can’t forget about the human impact.” — Michal Lörinc
• “Considering human fatalities, 2023 was the deadliest since 2010.” — Michal Lörinc
• “The main reason that losses are increasing over time is the growth of exposure in population growth in vulnerable areas.” — Michal Lörinc