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Susan Morgan Bailey

Senior Vice President, Culture & Wellbeing Practices Leader

Susan Morgan Bailey is a high energy leader with more than 25 years of experience in health, benefits and education settings. In her role as Senior Vice President, Culture & Wellbeing Practices Leader at Marsh & McLennan Agency, she calls upon her experience to help organizations build sustainable business via supportive cultures that empower individuals to thrive. Prior to joining MMA, Susan consulted on and led culture and wellbeing initiatives in a variety of settings from manufacturing to healthcare. Susan is a Certified CultureTalk™ Partner, a Certified Deep Transformational Coach, SHRM-SCP and SPHR certified and holds a BS in Education and a MS in Health Promotion. Recognized for her passion and enthusiasm, she is on a mission to elevate the vibe on planet earth by helping others live high energy, purpose-focused lives!

NEW! Employee Health and Benefits Benchmarking report for the Manufacturing industry

Culture & Wellbeing Creating cultures and employee experiences where people thrive.

Your Partner in Manufacturing: Marsh McLennan Agency

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Risk Management Consultant Duluth, MN

Susan.Bailey@MarshMMA.com | 248.633.7226

Megan Patterson

Culture & Well-being Manager

Joining Marsh McLennan Agency in 2018 as a Culture and Wellbeing Consultant, Megan has more than 10 years of experience in corporate health and wellbeing. She brings to her role experience strategizing, developing, planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating health and wellbeing programs. Prior to joining the MMA team, Megan was a Health Promotion Specialist and Client Relations Specialist working with clients from a variety of industries including schools, hospitals, manufacturers, banks, and other corporations. She later worked as an Onsite Wellness Coordinator for an organization with 3,000 employees spread out over 50 locations in multiple states. Megan is an Iowa farm girl who has fallen in love with Detroit. She loves anything that gets her outdoors, such as social sports like volleyball and softball, biking, and camping. She also enjoys crafting, playing board games, and exploring Detroit.

Megan.Patterson@MarshMMA.com | 248.633.7223

Nicole Bennion

Culture & Well-being Consultant

Joining Marsh McLennon Agency in 2022 as a Culture & Wellbeing Consultant, Nicole brings 10 years of corporate wellness experience spanning from a trucking company in Des Moines, Iowa to a locally owned grocery store chain in Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked together with these companies to help build and grow their wellness programs to be more inclusive, reach more team members and incorporate well-being into the culture of the organization. Nicole graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Health Promotions, Wellness Management and a minor in Business Administration from Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. She is an experienced trainer and workshop facilitator, leading seminars in topics such as Office Yoga or Mindful Eating. An advocate for family well-being, Nicole led the establishment of a new parental leave program to enable new parents time to bond with their newborn children. During her employment in Salt Lake, she contributed in winning the Worksite Wellness Platinum award for two years and was part of the Utah Worksite Wellness Council where she served as a committee member.

Nicole.Bennion@MarshMMA.com | 515.710.9207

We know that the Manufacturing industry is transforming, and that your organization needs a partner you can trust. Our local specialists know the issues that affect your industry, community, and the four affiliated organizations of Midwest Manufacturers’ Association. We are committed to providing you with the knowledge and tools to grow your Manufacturing business.

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DE&I: Perception vs. Reality

Why it’s come under fire, why no one is forcing you to give it up,and why it’s important to keep working at it.

Employee Value Proposition Self-Assessment

Get a peek into employee expectations around benefits and culture and insight into where your organization stands on delivering a value proposition with potential to attract and engage the best.

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Additional resources

Manufacturing Risk Report: Trade Credit for Manufacturinng

Workplace Violence Landing Page

MMA Engagement Surveys Overview

MMA EVP Overview

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consulting

possibly the four associations>> Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association / Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association /

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Empathy is the ability to understand another person’s thoughts and feelings, from their view, rather than your own. When empathy is practiced in an organization, trust is strengthened, customer service is increased, and communication is enhanced.

1.0 HRCI & SHRM credit

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Practicing Empathy

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Learn practical strategies that foster resilience and reduce the stigma of mental health in the workplace.

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Resilient Together: Nurturing a Supportive Culture in Challenging Times

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review the rules affecting wellness programs, their design, and the strategic use of incentives. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding wellness programs, enabling you to develop compliant and effective initiatives within your organization.

1.0 HRCI & SHRM credit

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What Employers Need to Know About Wellness Programs

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Organizations with a strong employee value proposition (EVP) have lower turnover and increased new hire commitments—addressing two of the most frustrating challenges facing employers today. This session will provide insight into steps an employer can take to create an EVP to attract high-performing talent while solidifying and improving the relationship with employees.

1.0 HRCI & SHRM credit

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Building a Magnetic Employee Value Proposition

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Minnesota

Minnesota In-Person Events

Attorneys Gina Janeiro and Michael Moberg will share 2023 updates on federal, state, and local employment laws impacting employers and anticipated legal trends affecting your workplace in 2024.

1/23/24 | 9AM CT

Employment Law Landscape 2024—What All Employers Need to Know

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Marsh McLennan Agency, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a local provider of business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement & wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the U.S. and Canada.

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