Anne Wright, Benefits Manager at JE Dunn, offers her unique perspective on building a thriving workplace culture here today as she joins Troy and Jeremy for a deep dive into this inspiring company and how it truly embodies the "people first" ethos. Together, they explore how JE Dunn has leveraged its guiding principles to create a nationally recognized wellbeing program, demonstrating that prioritizing employees is not just ethically sound – it's a powerful business strategy. Our dynamic trio explores the ways in which JE Dunn seamlessly integrates its core values into every aspect of its employee experience, from incentivizing community service to fostering a culture of mental wellbeing. They also go on to examine the model JE Dunn has created - providing valuable lessons for any organization - and highlight the strategic partnerships and data-driven decisions that have propelled JE Dunn's program to the forefront of the industry.  Join Anne, Troy and Jeremy for this remarkable story of resilience, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - The Legacy of JE Dunn’s Culture 01:30 - Growth and Expansion of JE Dunn 03:23 - Leadership’s Role in Employee Wellbeing 04:03 - Aligning Benefits with Company Values 06:07 - Personalizing Wellbeing Programs for Employees 07:59 - Challenges of Changing Wellbeing Vendors 08:43 - Finding the Right Partnership for Employee Wellness 10:29 - Transitioning 5,000+ Employees to a New Platform 11:09 - Importance of Strong Vendor Relationships 14:52 - Enhancing Employee Experience with Technology 17:27 - Building a Culture-Driven Wellbeing Program 21:14 - Using Employee Data for Better Health Programs 23:16 - Real-Time Data Analytics for Wellbeing Insights 25:21 - Adapting Wellness Programs with Data 26:39 - Understanding Employee Engagement Preferences 29:06 - Connecting Healthcare Partnerships with Employee Wellbeing 32:42 - Mental Health Advocacy in the Construction Industry 36:07 - The Role of Technology in Personalized Wellbeing 39:07 - Serving Employees Through Holistic Wellbeing 40:40 - Destigmatizing Mental Health in Construction 44:29 - The Story of JE Dunn’s Wartime Sacrifice 45:17 - Key Takeaways for Designing Effective Wellbeing Programs 48:13 - Employee Engagement Strategies for Wellbeing 50:14 - The Impact of Corporate Volunteerism 51:10 - Future of Employee Wellbeing and Company Growth Key Takeaways: "Leadership engagement is crucial. It drives program growth, evaluates year-over-year, and supports employee culture through wellbeing." "Ask your people. Listen to their feedback. Use it to design a program that aligns with their needs." "Data is paramount. It helps us understand employees, find opportunities, and push strategic initiatives." "We believe in health and wellbeing. It's on every wall, in every office. It's a guiding principle." "Engage leadership, communicate effectively, align with culture, and utilize champions. These are keys to driving engagement." "The construction industry ranks high in suicide risk. We focus on mental health, supporting employees and their families." Resources: Who is Navigate? Learn more at navigatewell.com  Learn more about the ROI of employee wellbeing - https://info.navigatewell.com/roi-whitepaper JE Dunn: https://jedunn.com/ Anne Wright: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-wright-cbp-4a52ba119/