Caroline works with employers to design and implement customized benefit strategies that best meet the needs of the company and its employees. She enjoys exploring creative solutions for cost containment as well as evaluating new benefits and perks for employees. She also finds that digging into the math behind renewal work-ups, conducting in-depth compliance assessments, and articulating strategic benefits philosophies are among the most satisfying projects she has the opportunity to complete. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and participating in Vita's book club.
Rethink, Refresh, Refine: Your 2026 Benefits Strategy
August 13, 2025 | Mountain View, CA
Join us for a dynamic and practical event designed for forward-thinking benefits leaders who are ready to elevate their strategy, drive cost efficiency, and deliver greater value to their organizations. You’ll gain real-world insights, strategic guidance, and proven tools to strengthen your benefits strategy, manage costs, and deliver more value to your employees.
What You’ll Learn:
- Cost Containment That Works: Discover effective strategies like self-funding, targeted point solutions, and wellness initiatives that control spend without sacrificing employee experience.
- Smart Additions to Your Benefits Package: Explore high-impact additions such as mental health support and voluntary programs, supported by benchmarking data and workforce trends.
- Real Examples from the Field: Hear directly from Vita experts as they share lessons learned and planning strategies from actual customer case studies.
- From Strategy to Execution: Leave with actionable tactics for employee communication, from open enrollment campaigns to ongoing employee engagement strategies.
Whether you're refining your current approach or shaping a new strategy, this event will equip you with the insights and tools to lead benefits planning with confidence.
This complimentary seminar qualifies for 4.5 SHRM and HRCI PDCs, and includes a buffet luncheon.
Agenda
10:00 am
Doors Open
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Cost Containment Strategies
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Strategically Adding to Your Benefits Package
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Luncheon
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Real-World Example Showcase: Case Studies
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Executing Your Strategy
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Wrap Up and Closing
Date & Time
August 13, 2025
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Presented by

Caroline Barkley
Practice Leader, Benefits | Vita

Erik Hansen
President | Vita
Frequently Asked Questions
This event is designed for HR professionals with decision-making responsibilities or experience at the manager level and above.
There is complimentary parking in the public garage adjacent to the hotel.
A complimentary buffet luncheon, snacks, and drinks are provided. Please include any allergies or dietary considerations when registering.
Dress is business casual. We also recommend bringing a layer in case the AC runs cold.
This event qualifies for 4.5 hours of SHRM and HRCI general HR CE.
CE certificates will be emailed to attendees following the event.