In this episode of The Mental Health Advantage, Stephen Sokoler, Founder & CEO of Journey, sits down with Jennifer Weinstein, Vice President of Benefits at Albertsons Companies and author of Benefits Burnout: How to Fall (Back) in Love with Your Employee Benefits Career.
Benefits leaders are responsible for supporting the wellbeing of an entire workforce—yet many are experiencing burnout themselves. As employee expectations grow, healthcare costs rise, and the benefits landscape becomes increasingly complex, the people behind these programs are being asked to do more than ever before, often with limited resources.
Together, Stephen and Jennifer explore:
- Why burnout has become so common among benefits professionals
- How vendor overload, administrative complexity, and growing expectations are reshaping the role
- What helps benefits leaders reconnect with purpose and build more sustainable careers
- Why the future of benefits leadership is becoming more strategic, human-centered, and focused on workforce impact
This conversation is a reminder that organizations can’t build healthier workforces without also supporting the people responsible for making employee wellbeing possible.
