Building Connection in a Remote-First World: How Quartz Health Built a Digital Workplace Employees Actually Use

Building Connection in a Remote-First World: How Quartz Health Built a Digital Workplace Employees Actually Use

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With 75% of its workforce now remote, Quartz Health needed a modern, dynamic way to keep employees connected, informed, and engaged

In this session, Rachel Berens-VanHeest will share how Quartz transitioned from a frustrating, outdated intranet to an intuitive, interactive platform that fosters collaboration across departments. She’ll walk through the challenges of getting leadership buy-in, the key factors in selecting the right tool, and the surprising ways employee engagement has flourished.

Watch this on-demand webinar to gain insights into:

  • How to align intranet goals with organizational culture and employee needs.
  • Best practices for structuring content and leveraging metrics for continuous improvement.
  • Strategies to turn the intranet into a true digital community rather than just a repository of information.

Whether you’re considering an intranet overhaul or looking for ways to boost adoption, this session will leave you with practical takeaways to create a digital workspace that employees actually want to use.

About the presenter

Rachel Berens-VanHeest

Director of Internal Communications and Employee Experience at Quartz Health Solutions

Rachel is a seasoned Communications professional with over two decades of experience, including more than 16 years dedicated to Internal and Employee Communications. Currently serving as Director of Internal Communications and Employee Experience at Quartz, a regional health insurance provider headquartered in Wisconsin, Rachel plays a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture and fostering meaningful employee engagement.

Rachel earned her B.S. in English and Secondary Education (English/Speech/Theatre). She later pursued her passion for media and culture with a Master’s degree in Popular Culture. This interdisciplinary foundation informs her thoughtful, people-centered approach to communication.

Throughout her career, Rachel has steadily advanced through increasingly strategic roles, earning a reputation as a trusted partner to HR and executive leadership. In her current position, she sits within the broader HR function, where she leverages her unique vantage point to understand and influence the full employee experience. Rachel is especially passionate about using communication as a tool not only to inform, but to elevate employee voices, spotlight organizational strengths, and address systemic challenges.

Rachel thrives at the intersection of communication and human connection. Her work exemplifies the power of internal communications as a driver of culture, alignment, and employee well-being.