May SHRM Luncheon: Baby Steps or Big Leaps: Making Wellness Work at Your Organization (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join us for May's SHRM Luncheon

"Baby Steps or Big Leaps: Making Wellness Work at Your Organization"

Date/Time: Thursday May 14th | 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: Holiday Inn & Suites (Airport) | 4260 Mitchell Way

*This month's event will take place in the smaller "Chuckanut Room" - which caps at only 70. Buy your ticket(s) early!*

Tickets on Sale Until May 7th for Lunch

Tickets on Sale Until May 13th for Program-Only

Discover a practical framework for HR leaders ready to move to a wellness culture that pays off. The gap between offering wellness benefits and building a true culture of wellness is where most companies stall. In this session, you will learn a clear framework for creating a wellness culture that drives measurable business results.

Whether you are just getting started or looking to elevate an existing program, you will walk away with tools you can use immediately. This includes a Wellness Scorecard to assess where your organization stands and a business case template that speaks the language of the C-suite. Bring your real-world challenges. Leave with real-world solutions.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Evaluate the current wellness culture
How to make the case for wellness to the C-suite
Multiple ways to put wellness into action within the next 90 days

About Our Presenter: Julie Stewardson

As a Senior Employee Benefits Advisor at HUB International Northwest, Julie partners with mid-market employers to close that gap with proactive strategy, clear benchmarks, and benefits design that balances cost control with employee experience.

Julie holds a SHRM-CP certification and brings deep experience across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and technology. She is known for helping HR and finance leaders build a business case that speaks the language of the C-suite, turning wellness from a line item into a competitive advantage.

Proudly Sponsored By:

Each August, the Northwest Washington Fair delivers 10 days of concerts, exhibits, attractions, and classic fair fun for guests from across Whatcom County. With a welcoming, group-friendly atmosphere, it's a simple, flexible and easy way to plan a memorable day where coworkers and families can relax, connect, and enjoy time together. Go to NWWAFair.com to learn more!

General admission tickets may be purchased at the door (lunch not included).

This program is approved for general credit for HRCI and 1.0 SHRM credit.

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May SHRM Luncheon: Baby Steps or Big Leaps: Making Wellness Work at Your Organization (Thursday, May 14, 2026)