People Corporation has participated since 2020, and each year we’ve been excited to contribute to such wide-reaching and important research. We learned from the survey findings that there is tremendous opportunity to build momentum and align the needs of plan sponsors and their employees. Listening and understanding what they have to say is critical in not only identifying what we can offer them today, but it can also impact the creation of innovative offerings to meet the changing needs of the Canadian workplace.
Health and well-being are part of our core vision, and we plan to continue to find ways to care for, support, and reward employees for good health habits. The results of this survey will influence the direction of employer-sponsored health promotion and prevention, and we’re so proud to be a part of that movement. The primary People Corporation leaders participating in this year’s survey are Judy Plotkin and Shannon Darvill.
Judy is responsible for the leadership and growth of our proprietary health and wellness solutions. Through innovative and outcome-driven products, Judy is committed to helping employees lead healthier lives.
She has over 25 years of progressive leadership expertise in the employee assistance, disability management, and workplace wellness industry. Judy is a frequent public speaker and has published many workplace-focused mental health and healthy habits articles.
Prior to joining People Corporation, Judy held a number of leadership roles in the workplace health industry. She has a Bachelor of Arts and Social Work degree from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Master of Social Work from University of Toronto. She has completed the Corporate Directors Program at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and is the immediate Past-President of the Employee Assistance Society of North America.
Over the past 20 years, Shannon has established strong career roots within the group benefits industry. She combines her passions for health care and communication in her current role as a Senior Benefits Consultant with the Silverberg Group, a People Corporation company. She’s garnered a wealth of expertise in both, the private and public sector of the industry. With this, she has a diverse breadth and depth of experience building sustainable health and wellness solutions. She spends her days negotiating contracts, managing client projects, public speaking, writing communications and thought leadership content, and fostering business development opportunities.
Shannon graduated from the University of Alberta, School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Marketing. Professionally, she is a fully licensed Life as well as Accident and Sickness consultant. She also holds a GBA (Group Benefits Associate) professional designation through the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.