Rethinking Employee Benefits: Inclusion, Access, and Making Wellbeing Work with Gianna Ricciardi

In this episode of The Sync Podcast, Nicole sits down with Gianna Ricciardi, co-founder of Vita Assure, now part of Jones DesLauriers, a brokerage firm specializing in benefits for small and medium-sized businesses across Quebec and Ontario.

Together, they explore what it really means to make benefits inclusive — from fertility and family care to accessibility and telehealth — and why equity in benefits is essential to employee wellbeing. Gianna also shares how her values have guided her entrepreneurial journey and how staying true to them has shaped both her business and her impact.

If you’ve ever wondered how to design benefits that reflect your organization’s values and leave no one behind, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Gianna!
  / giannaricciardi  
https://www.vitaassure.com/

Welcome to the Sync Podcast, where we explore the value of an inclusive approach in the way we think, work, and engage with our communities and workplaces. Where we show that the meaning of inclusion, contrary to what many may believe, is about leaving no one behind. Each episode features candid conversations with thought leaders and changemakers driving inclusive initiatives across various sectors. Our goal is to create a community of inclusive-minded individuals and organizations committed to collective and sustainable impact.

Synclusiv is dedicated to fostering organizations that reflect the communities they serve. Synclusiv Consulting Services are designed to facilitate the translation of identified gaps into concrete actions for a more inclusive workplace. Our approach addresses People, Systems, and Culture with practical solutions. Our goal is to deconstruct systems and norms to create inclusive work environments that will benefit everyone.

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Credits
Hosted by: Nicole Piggott
Guest: Gianna Ricciardi
Produced by: Gabrielle Piggott
Edited by: Justin Blair
Music by: Jesse Sukunda