Evolving Employee Benefits for Engagement with Jordan Peace

Eps. #166 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of employee benefits and how organizations can leverage them to enhance retention and engagement. Jordan Peace, CEO of Fringe, shares insights on the importance of personalizing benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees. Listeners will learn practical strategies for creating a culture that values employee experience and how to effectively communicate the value of benefits to finance teams.

Listener Takeaways:

  • Understand the shift from traditional benefits to personalized offerings that resonate with employees.

  • Learn how to effectively communicate the value of benefits to finance executives.

  • Discover the importance of sentiment data in assessing employee satisfaction with benefits.

  • Explore quick wins for enhancing employee engagement through innovative perks.

  • Recognize the role of company culture in attracting and retaining top talent.

Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!

Guest(s): Jordan Peace is the CEO and co-founder of Fringe, where he focuses on enhancing employee experience through innovative benefits and rewards that resonate with individual needs.

 

Jordan Peace

CEO and Co-Founder

Fringe

Guest(s): Jordan Peace, CEO and Co-Founder, Fringe

Jordan Peace is the co-founder and CEO of Fringe, an employee experience platform that consolidates rewards and recognition, lifestyle benefits, wellbeing programs, life events and gifting, swag management, learning and development, and more into a single, integrated tool. Fringe runs the engine that powers elite company culture - helping organizations care for their people in ways that actually matter, inside and outside of work.

A husband, father of five, and self-proclaimed ADHD entrepreneur, Jordan’s work is rooted in his personal mission to convince the world that work is good, life is short, and that relationships are the only real treasure worth pursuing. His upcoming book, Stop., challenges the modern addiction to speed, distraction, and hustle - inviting readers to rediscover stillness, joy, and what really makes a life worth living.

Jordan lives in Richmond, Virginia with his family, where you’ll usually find him outside, barefoot, or around a fire pit dreaming about land, legacy, and what comes next.

Dr. Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson, EdD, SHRM-SCP, leads thought leadership at a technology company and is the founder of HR Swagger, LLC and DTG Leadership. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, she focuses on leadership, culture, and learning experiences that help people do their best work. Shari is also the host of the HR Mixtape podcast and a frequent speaker on modern HR, leadership, and workplace transformation. Her work blends practical HR strategy with a people-first approach that helps organizations build connection, clarity, and momentum.

Beyond her professional achievements, Shari is a proud mother of three sons—one a veteran and two currently serving in the US Navy—a dedicated dog mom and an avid reader. Her 25+-year marriage to a fire department Chief adds depth to her understanding of service and dedication.

https://askhrswagger.com
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