Full Name
Garret V. Robinson
Job Title
Sr. Manager - Well-Being, Work-Life and Mental Health Programs
Company
The Walt Disney Company
Speaking At
Speaker Bio
Garret Robinson is a benefits and well-being leader at the Walt Disney Company responsible for well-being, work-life programs and emotional well-being initiatives. With a background in sports medicine, human performance and psychology, his career spans over several industries and roles. Garret is passionate about advancing the concept of holistic well-being and enhancing the lives and experience for employees, Cast and families at Disney. Most recently, Garret and the Disney Benefits team received national recognition from the Business Group on Health as a recipient of its 2022 Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award.
Professional Summary:
High-achieving benefits and well-being leader and trusted HR partner with a demonstrated history of positively impacting the lives of employees in the media, entertainment and sports industry. Professionally skilled in Benefits Management, Total Well-being, Mental Health, DE&I, Child and Family Support Services, and Human Resources. Recognized for successes in initiating well-being programs, turning around underperforming initiatives, culture transformation and development of high-performing teams. I embrace a collaborative management style and persistent in the pursuit of optimum results.
Current Role:
Oversight of Well-Being and Work-Life Programs at the Walt Disney Company. Specifically, Employee Assistance Program (EAP - onsite providers and virtual team), Wellness (including onsite and virtual coaches and coordinators, diabetes management programs, maternity programs, onsite wellness activities, web-based wellness platforms, group exercise programs, wellness education, pilot programs, biometric screening and flu vaccines. Work/life programs including, backup child and elder care, resource and referral services, company discounts and employee classified programs. Also responsible for the management of key vendor relationships and insurance programs such as group life, short- and long-term disability, and Disney Voluntary Benefits. All areas of ownership focus around a "Total Wellbeing," multi-dimensional approach (physical, emotional, financial, and social).
Professional Summary:
High-achieving benefits and well-being leader and trusted HR partner with a demonstrated history of positively impacting the lives of employees in the media, entertainment and sports industry. Professionally skilled in Benefits Management, Total Well-being, Mental Health, DE&I, Child and Family Support Services, and Human Resources. Recognized for successes in initiating well-being programs, turning around underperforming initiatives, culture transformation and development of high-performing teams. I embrace a collaborative management style and persistent in the pursuit of optimum results.
Current Role:
Oversight of Well-Being and Work-Life Programs at the Walt Disney Company. Specifically, Employee Assistance Program (EAP - onsite providers and virtual team), Wellness (including onsite and virtual coaches and coordinators, diabetes management programs, maternity programs, onsite wellness activities, web-based wellness platforms, group exercise programs, wellness education, pilot programs, biometric screening and flu vaccines. Work/life programs including, backup child and elder care, resource and referral services, company discounts and employee classified programs. Also responsible for the management of key vendor relationships and insurance programs such as group life, short- and long-term disability, and Disney Voluntary Benefits. All areas of ownership focus around a "Total Wellbeing," multi-dimensional approach (physical, emotional, financial, and social).
