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I struggled with this week’s edition more than any other since I started this series. I am no expert on pandemics.
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Jeff Williams shared thisMost HR leaders I talk to didn't get into this field to process data. They got into it to make a difference for people. But somewhere along the way, the administrative weight of benefits took over. 57% of HR time going to admin tasks instead of strategy. 43% of HR teams feeling stretched too thin. These aren't statistics to me—they're a description of talented people who are being kept from the work they actually came to do. When the system works the way it should—when AI is actually doing what it promises, not just wearing the label—HR leaders get to be HR leaders again. The work they're built for: culture, strategy, talent, the decisions that actually shape an organization. That's the thinking behind everything we're building at Aptia. And it's the reason we put together this whitepaper on how smarter benefits tools reduce the real burden on HR teams. If you're tired of feeling like you're managing a system instead of leading a function, this one's worth your time. https://lnkd.in/eu46hrXJ #HRLeadership #TalentRetention #EmployeeExperience #BenefitsAdministration #HRStrategy
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Jeff Williams shared thisReflecting on last week at #Transform2026 in Vegas - a packed agenda and a great place to hear how leaders are thinking about what’s next for benefits, data and employee experience. Across sessions and conversations alike, we heard similar themes: fragmented systems, limited visibility, and employees needing clearer guidance. There’s a growing gap between the sophistication of the technology available and the day‑to‑day experience it creates for employers and their people. That gap showed up consistently, regardless of organization or sector. And it explains why the focus isn’t on adding more tools - it’s on simplifying, connecting, and turning data into insight that genuinely supports better decisions. The market is looking for solutions that bring service, technology and intelligence together in a way that’s practical, usable and, most importantly, human. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share insights and perspectives. We really enjoyed meeting you all. Progress starts with listening - and building with that firmly in mind. If you’d like to continue the conversation, please get in touch.Jeff Williams shared thisWrapping up the last day at #Transform2026! Valuable conversations with leaders underscored a clear need: more visibility, less fragmentation, and smarter intelligence in benefits. It was powerful to share how the new #AptiaOne was built for exactly this moment — bringing AI‑driven insight, unified data, and connected intelligence together so organizations finally get the clarity and confidence they’ve been missing. A great week of listening, learning, and showcasing what’s next. #Transform2026 #Aptia #HRTech
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Jeff Williams posted thisHappy International Women’s Day. Today isn’t about voices like mine - it’s about recognizing and listening to the women around us. I’ve been listening, and now I want to acknowledge and say thank you. Days like today are a reminder that progress doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when talented people are heard, trusted and given the opportunity to lead. And while things have moved forward, we all know there’s still work to do to ensure voices from every gender and background are represented where decisions are made. I’m fortunate to work alongside incredible women at Aptia, and with many more across our clients, partners and the wider industry. Their perspectives, leadership and willingness to challenge the status quo have taught me a huge amount. I know I’m a better leader because of it, and I know our work is stronger, more thoughtful and more effective when these voices are heard and supported across the industry. To the remarkable women across Aptia and beyond: thank you for who you are and what you do. It's also my late mother's birthday. I love that this day falls on that day. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain
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Jeff Williams shared thisI have done many of these but I found this conversation with Adam Posner to be one of my absolute favorites. I once saw a leader post a paper entitled "Working With Me" that he had penned as a way of giving employees and recruits a clear and balanced view of himself (wish I could give the author credit). It's been on my to-do list for ages to write one as a result. I don't have to. This is it. I'm going to make it mandatory listening for anyone that wants to work for me at Aptia GroupJeff Williams shared thisTransformation fails when leaders assume buy-in instead of earning it. That’s the biggest takeaway from my conversation with Jeff Williams, CEO at Aptia Group on Episode #487 of #thePOZcast#thePOZcast. One of the most dangerous misconceptions in business is believing that most employees are excited about transformation. ❌ They’re not. Jeff breaks it down with clarity and real-world experience: ↴ → A small percentage of employees drive the majority of results (The top 20% deliver ~80% of outcomes) → The top 1% can influence nearly a quarter of performance → Meanwhile, most people are deeply tied to how work has always been done The mistake leaders make? → Declaring transformation from the top and assuming everyone’s on board. The reality? ✅ Successful transformation requires intentional engagement, real change management, and leaders who facilitate change, not just announce it. Jeff brings decades of perspective from leading massive businesses and P&Ls at Paychex, ADP, Aon, Alight, and now as President & CEO of Aptia, and he doesn’t sugarcoat what actually works. If you’re leading change, scaling a business, or wondering why transformation keeps stalling, this episode is required listening. ✅ Oh, and we go deep into what "benefits" really are and what matters most! Always keeping it real here! 👉🎧 LISTEN UP: https://lnkd.in/gMAkn-V2 🔥 THIS IS #THEPOZCAST > GET INVOLVED 🔥 🏆 #thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale.
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Jeff Williams shared thisExciting milestone for Aptia as we open our new Orlando office! This expansion is about more than growing our footprint. It’s about deepening our local impact and continuing to invest in our people, clients, and communities. Grateful to our colleagues, broker partners, and local leaders who joined us to support A Gift for Teaching’s “Kits for Kids” program. A great reminder that growth and giving back go hand in hand.Jeff Williams shared thisWe’re thrilled to announce the opening of our new Orlando, Florida office, expanding our US presence and deepening our local impact. Our open house event brought together #Aptia colleagues, broker partners, vendors, and community leaders to not only see our space, but to participate in building Halloween-themed art "Kits for Kids", a program of A Gift for Teaching. It was a true celebration of growth, teamwork, and community spirit. This expansion reflects Aptia’s continued investment in our people, our clients, and the communities where we live and work. Because growth means more than new offices — it means new opportunities to make a difference. 💡Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyC_bvAR #Aptia #BenefitFromConfidence
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Jeff Williams shared thisThe benefits world has waited long enough. With AptiaOne, we’re setting a new standard for benefits technology. With real-time insights, seamless integrations, and AI-powered guidance, we're not just simplifying benefits administration, we're transforming it. AptiaOne represents everything we believe about the future of HR technology: intuitive, intelligent, and built for impact. I'm proud of what our team has built, and I'm excited to see the impact it will have.Jeff Williams shared thisHR leaders face enough challenges without wrangling complex benefits systems. That’s why we built AptiaOne, the most modern benefits administration technology, designed to give HR clarity, control, and true benefits optimization. With real-time insights, seamless integrations, and AI-powered guidance, it helps HR cut through complexity, improve outcomes, and turn benefits into a true business advantage. This is, quite simply, the most advanced benefits technology in the industry — a leap forward for both employers and employees. Get the full story in our press release: https://lnkd.in/gsSQtF25 #BenefitFromConfidence #Aptia #BenefitsAdministration
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Jeff Williams shared thisHad a great time chatting with Ryland Costello at HR Tech! It was a tremendous event and big things are ahead!Jeff Williams shared thisThe Source Podcast is rolling out the red carpet at HR Tech with host Ryland Costello! We caught up with leaders from Aptia Group, isolved, Healthee, DailyPay, and more. Listen to the interviews at: https://lnkd.in/gWNXXpsk #HRTechConf
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Jeff Williams shared thisNext week, HR Tech becomes the stage for what’s next in our industry. Our team isn’t coming with the same old story. We’re bringing something different - bold ideas that will challenge the way you think about benefits and the role HR can play in driving impact. Look forward to seeing you there! Book time with our team here: https://lnkd.in/ghHWXiZx #HRTech2025
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Jeff Williams shared thisGreat opportunities. Great company. Great leader.Jeff Williams shared thisWe're hiring! At Aptia, we're on an exciting mission - to transform benefits administration and deliver better outcomes for people, employers and brokers. Simpler experiences, smarter insights, and peace of mind. I'm looking for bold, creative and customer-obsessed Product leaders to help us redefine how benefits are delivered, experienced and optimized. Three key roles are now open in our Product team: VP Product - Active Solutions https://lnkd.in/eaWRTjzz Product Manager - Employee Experience https://lnkd.in/euKcd6NZ Senior Product Designer https://lnkd.in/e5b5GAyt If you’re passionate about building industry-first products with a company that has an amazing culture, trusted by incredible clients, and poised to do great things - I’d love for you to apply. Let's do some amazing work together! #product #hiring #benefits
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Jeff Williams liked thisJeff Williams liked thisJust shy of 38 years in the workforce, this week I start a new journey of retirement. What a ride it has been - one I never could have imagined when I started at Hewitt Associates so many years ago. I’ve had different email addresses over the years - Hewitt to Aon Hewitt to Alight to Strada Global as the organizations shifted and changed. I am so very appreciative to have worked with amazing and innovative clients and colleagues. While a lot has changed about the working world in the last 38 years, the joy and honor of working with smart, talented, and caring individuals throughout the eras was always a constant. I cherish and am forever grateful for the memories and friendships built.
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Jeff Williams liked thisAre you a visionary sales executive ready to lead a powerhouse team and shape the future of a market leader? We are officially hiring a North America Sales Leader to drive our next phase of explosive growth! Here is why you will want to join us: Undisputed Industry Leader: We set the standard in our market, outpacing competition and constantly innovating. Massive Momentum: We are experiencing rapid expansion, consistently growing at a 20%+ rate year-over-year. Unmatched Culture: We offer a high-performance, collaborative environment where your voice matters, wins are celebrated, and people genuinely love working together. In this pivotal role, you will own the North American sales strategy, scale our high-performing sales organization, and directly impact our global trajectory. If you are a strategic leader with a proven track record of scaling enterprise sales teams and accelerating revenue, we want to hear from you. 👉https://lnkd.in/gHabyW3m 👉 Know someone who fits the bill? Tag them below or share this post. #Hiring #SalesLeadership #ExecutiveJobs #SalesCareers #Growth #CompanyCulture #JoinOurTeam
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Jeff Williams liked thisJeff Williams liked thisBig day at Grant Thornton (US). Adding one of Microsoft's top manufacturing and distribution partners — and a three-time Global Supply Chain Partner of the Year — sharpens our ability to deliver real, governed AI outcomes at scale. Welcome to the team, MCA Connect. #culture #technology #strategy
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Jeff Williams liked thisJeff Williams liked thisExcited to celebrate two outstanding leaders in our BCG North America Insurance Practice — congratulations to Yogesh Mishra and Michael Schachtner on their promotions to Managing Director & Senior Partner. Proud to have them as part of our Insurance leadership team and excited for what’s ahead. #Insurance #Leadership #Consulting #BCG
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Jeff Williams liked thisJeff Williams liked thisAfter more than eight years as CEO of Qlik, I’ve made the difficult decision that now is the right time for me to step down from the role. Leading Qlik has been a true privilege. I’ve been fortunate to work alongside friends and colleagues who care deeply, customers who pushed us to be better, and partners who have helped take Qlik further than we could have alone. As AI and agentic technologies reshape the world, the organizations that seize this opportunity will be those that can turn trusted data into meaningful action. I am confident that Qlik is strongly positioned to help customers do exactly that. To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you. Together, we grew Qlik from a trusted analytics brand to a global data, analytics and AI company relied on by customers around the world, including 75% of the Fortune 500. Over this time, we acquired 14 companies, transitioned to a subscription and Cloud business, and doubled our revenue. I’m grateful for all of it, proud of everything we have accomplished together, and excited to see Qlik continue to move forward.
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Jeff Williams liked thisJeff Williams liked thisI’m excited to share that I’ve been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Warner Pacific. I’m honored to step into this role and build on the strong foundation, values, and relationships that have made Warner Pacific what it is today. Warner Pacific has a long history of growth, service, and partnership, and I’m looking forward to working alongside this exceptional team as we continue to strengthen our impact and shape the company’s next chapter. Co-founders David Nelson and John Nelson will transition to roles as Executive Chairmen and will remain actively involved in supporting Warner Pacific’s long-term strategy and continued success. I’m pleased to share the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g5zG55vW).Warner Pacific Appoints Edward Lehman as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of National GrowthWarner Pacific Appoints Edward Lehman as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of National Growth
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