Your people are telling you something, and the latest research suggests it’s not what the engagement scores show. Join WebMD Health Services’ Erin Seaverson, MPH, and Judy Lee, PhD, for an inside look at the 2026 Workplace and Employee Survey and what it means for your organization.
Well-being is declining at a pace that should get every HR leader’s attention. The AI tools meant to make work easier may be adding to the strain. You’ll find out where burnout is quietly building, and why the managers holding your culture together may be the ones who need the most support.
Most importantly, you’ll learn what builds trust between employees and the organization, and why it may be the most underused lever you have. You’ll also get a first look at the WebMD Health Services Care Compass, a framework for connecting your well-being programs to your culture.
Walk away with fresh perspective and practical ideas to help your people thrive through constant change.
Meet the Presenters
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Erin L. D. Seaverson
Erin L. D. Seaverson, MPH is the Senior Director for the Center for Research at WebMD Health Services, steering WebMD’s health and well-being research agenda. Erin works closely with employers and health plans to provide meaningful data that informs and guides program strategy and demonstrates the value of investing in well-being for their populations. She serves as a research consultant and principal investigator on strategic initiatives, program evaluation and outcomes studies. Erin has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific research studies and her work in research and reporting helps to define best practices for the industry. Her research* was recognized as Paper of the Year in 2019 by the American Journal of Health Promotion and as one of the 25 most important studies in workplace health promotion for its contributions to the industry. Erin serves on the Board of Directors for the Health Enhancement Research Organization.
Throughout a career that spans more than 25 years, Erin has built a reputation for distilling complex data into meaningful and actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders. Before joining WebMD Health Services, she worked at StayWell, a leading health and well-being organization acquired by WebMD in 2020. She worked as a cancer epidemiologist for the State of Minnesota and with the Newborn Hearing Screening Surveillance Program for the State of Massachusetts.
Erin earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Health Science from Alma College and her Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology from the University of Massachusetts. She has also studied at the University of North London in London, England.
Erin resides in Tampa, Florida with her husband, Marc, and daughter, Ruby. She has a deep love for endurance running and strength training, finds peace in the great outdoors, and believes in giving back to her community through volunteerism.
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Judy Lee
Judy Lee is the Senior People Scientist for the Center for Research at WebMD Health Services, where she focuses on translating research into practical strategies. Her passion lies in empowering both employees and organizations to create healthier and more fulfilling workplaces by blending principles of people science and organizational management theories.
With a diverse background in management consulting, research, and product management, Judy has collaborated with clients and teams across sectors such as Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and non-profit organizations. These experiences have equipped her with expertise in addressing complex business and well-being challenges at both organizational and individual levels, leveraging mixed methods research, data analysis, and actionable insights. Her contributions have garnered recognition in the field of organizational research and have been featured in news articles.
Judy earned her Ph.D. in Management from the Business School at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, where she had previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Business. Additionally, she completed a study abroad program at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.
Judy lives in West Hartford, CT, with her family. She finds pleasure in both reading and traveling, having embarked on international trips and explored 40+ states within the U.S.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 0.75 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.