Amy Laverock

West coast aficionado. Proud mom of 3. Passionate about women's health + digital health. Partner @Mercer. All views my own.

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

We know that managing #benefits programs for globally mobile employees can be a balancing act. Share your perspective in our new survey and gain insights on emerging trends in the international insured benefits space. #health #healthcare https://t.co/otXc6D1f4X

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

To better understand the shifting priorities within the workforce, we sought opinions from over 17,000 employees across different sectors and levels. Uncover our analysis and insights to enhance your #benefits with a care-first approach. #HR #health https://t.co/XV29BToUK1

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A7a. Allow women to work by addressing lack of affordable reliable childcare, benefits for part time workers and living wage. #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A6a. They can shift well-being dollars from fluffy programs that don’t make a difference to providing women with vital healthcare in areas such as cancer, reproductive health, mental health and meaningful flexibility. #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

[Kathleen Kruse (KK) @kkruse]

A5) Start with the basics.
Labor force participation among women is actually lower NOW than BEFORE the pandemic. We’re stretched as caregivers for children + elders. The cost is just too high for many women, so they choose not to work. Think about it...
#DEI #IWD2023 #MercerChats

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A5a. Society is in dire need of programs to support vital caregivers. Programs like daycare, time saving virtual care and help for children with developmental needs can support men and women alike. #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

@DebraISchafer @mercer Very interesting! Had not thought of that!

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

I love this @Will_H_Ferguson! #mercerchats

[Will Ferguson @Will_H_Ferguson]

A4a: look at the language in your programs, make sure there isn't any unintended bias in word usage that may exclude or discourage someone from participating #MercerChats #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity @mercer

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A4c. ERs who turn a blind eye to domestic violence risk exposure for the entire workplace. Domestic violence can enter the workplace when an abuser attempts to harass, stalk, threaten, or injure a victim at work. It’s vital to incorporate this into safety programs. #MercerChats

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A4b. A number of factors are driving employers to create a cancer specific strategy, inclusive of ovarian, breast and cervical cancer. In some cultures, screening is taboo and costs the precious lives of women including mothers, sisters and daughters. #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A4a. There is lots of opportunity in women’s health – from heart disease to cancer. And don’t get me started regarding the lack of affordable maternal health care covered by medical plans in many countries! #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

[Melissa Swift @meswift]

A4. Stop guessing about what people want, or worse, stereotyping. Use employee listening to genuinely derive what each gender is seeking. #MercerChats, #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity @mercer

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A3c. Benchmark to best NOT market practice on reproductive health benefits. Market practice can be a low bar! Example: consider what can be done to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women in the US by introducing coverage for doulas and midwives. #MercerChats #IWD2023

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A3b. Dig into women’s health concerns for your workforce. Our soon to be launched Health on Demand research shows that women feel less cared for and less confident that they can afford the healthcare their family needs. #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A3a. It is hard to set targets without a baseline! #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A1B. It is crazy that in 2023, gender bias in healthcare still means that women receive worse healthcare than they should, which increases their health inequity. #MercerChats #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A1A. The insurance industry still faces gender gaps leading to missed risk mitigation opportunities. The #WEF Global Risk Report showed that female survey respondents consistently assessed health-related risks as more severe than their male counterparts. #MercerChats

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

Can't wait to start this soon! #MercerChats

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A8d. We are already seeing reduced investment in digital health startups. In today’s economic environment, we expect health plan sponsors to be more selective around the offerings they build into their plans. #MercerChats #WEF23

[Amy Laverock @amy_laverock]

A8c. It’s a clunky period w/digital health. Health on Demand research due out in March shows that futuristic healthcare appeals but F2F still preferred; health workers are needed to build trust, overcome digital inequalities & help choose the right solutions #MercerChats #WEF23