Building the Future of Benefits: Empyrean Hits the Road in April and May

April was a powerful month of connection, collaboration, and innovation as Empyrean engaged with benefits leaders across the country. From strategy forums to major public sector conferences, we shared insights, heard challenges, and explored how smarter benefits strategies are shaping a more connected, future-ready workforce.

Aon Total Rewards Forum – Chicago, April 3

In the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Empyrean joined HR leaders and innovators at Aon’s Health Solutions Total Rewards Forum. The event focused on reshaping total rewards to meet evolving employee expectations. Discussions around personalized benefits, financial wellness, and workforce connection aligned perfectly with Empyrean’s mission to deliver meaningful, year-round benefits engagement.

Annual Benefits Forum – Columbus, April 22–23

In Columbus, Empyrean connected with forward-thinking benefits professionals at the Annual Benefits Forum. Backed by Empyrean insights, our team discussed how employers can respond to top enrollment trends — like increased interest in HSAs, identity protection, and pet insurance — to meet diverse needs and foster loyalty.

USI Annual Innovation Symposium – St. Louis, April 24

At the USI Innovation Symposium, the Empyrean team led conversations on building adaptive, employee-first benefits strategies including a session, "From Design to Delivery: Creating a Seamless Experience for Maximum Engagement & Employee Satisfaction,” that offered a deep dive into how personalized communication and user-friendly technology can improve benefits utilization and satisfaction.

SLGBA National Conference – St. Louis, April 28 – May 1

We capped off April as a Diamond Sponsor at the 2025 State and Local Government Benefits Association (SLGBA) National Conference in St. Louis.

Public sector leaders face unique workforce challenges, from attracting younger talent to ensuring benefits equity for a diverse population. Empyrean was proud to bring our experience in delivering connected, data-driven benefits strategies to the public sector.

Our team engaged with attendees about how to modernize benefits while maintaining compliance, fiscal responsibility, and employee trust.

Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) Annual Conference – Chicago, May 6-7

In May, Empyrean participated in the 2025 MBGH Annual Conference, a premier gathering of HR and benefits professionals focused on advancing employer-led healthcare value. This year’s theme, “Advancing Health, Equity, and Value”, provided a timely platform for discussions around employee wellbeing, health plan sustainability, and data-driven benefits design.

Empyrean contributed to critical conversations about integrating benefits technology with population health strategies, especially as employers face rising healthcare costs and shifting employee expectations. Our presence underscored our commitment to helping organizations drive real ROI through smarter enrollment strategies and personalized engagement tools.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Are you reimagining your benefits strategy for 2025 and beyond? Empyrean’s service-first culture, backed by actionable ERI insights, can help you craft a benefits experience that drives retention, engagement, and wellbeing.