THE HEALTHLINK CULTURE IN ACTION

HealthLink associates put our corporate values to work through internal events and activities to help serve others. Check out what associates have been up to, including:

Black History Month Lunch N' Learn

African American leaders gathered in the local St. Louis office for a special panel discussion in celebration of Black History Month. The panel was organized by the African American Professional Exchange (APEX) associate resource group (ARG).

Panelists at the event included Amadou Yattassaye, Missouri Plan President, Lisa Coleman, Manager Health Services and Alicia Acklin, FHPS Benefits Consultant, FHPS Value of Blue.

Associates brought their lunch and listened as each of the panelists took turns answering questions on topics spanning career advancement, networking, personal development, mentoring and leadership.

When asked about the best way to advance in your career, panelists responded with advice such as, do the prep work to research and evaluate the current opportunities, complete a self-evaluation, be open to looking outside of your current role and network.

The importance of networking and mentorship was also discussed at length. Panelists agreed that associates should take advantage of the many opportunities available within Anthem, but also look outside of the company to network and find a mentor that aligns with their goals.

Panelists also discussed the importance of work/life balance and unplugging from your duties. Panelists encouraged associates to consider their career path and personal life when deciding what balance looks like. The panelists agreed that unplugging from work is essential to maintaining your well-being personal relationships.

Associates were reminded that personal growth and development was not a onetime practice, you must be vulnerable and continue to build upon it. Amadou shared two pieces of advice for associates looking to grow in the coming year, "What got you here won't get you there," and "Feedback is a gift, use it."

Associates who attended the event got a chance to ask questions and were entered into a drawing for multiple prizes.