How to Protect, Retain and Attract Talent in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Dr. Patrick Aouad, neurologist and CEO of CU Health, is reshaping workplace wellbeing with science-backed solutions. In his PeopleFirst Summit ’25 session, “How to Protect, Retain and Attract Talent,” Patrick draws on medical expertise and leadership to highlight the human and economic costs of poor health at work.

He critiques the wellness “sugar hits” that dominate the market, and shares how CU Health delivers lasting, research-based outcomes. Patrick explains how integrated healthcare solutions not only support wellbeing but also build trust, retention, and performance. For leaders frustrated with short-lived programs, his talk offers a new vision for workplace health: one that is evidence-based, holistic, and transformative. Watch on-demand to see how healthcare can become your most powerful people strategy.