HBLC 2019

Julie Krause
Benefits Manager, US Wellness
Microsoft


Julie is a Benefits Manager at Microsoft in the Global Benefits department and has been at Microsoft 14 and ½ years. Julie is responsible for managing the Microsoft wellbeing programs for their U.S. based employees. The wellness programs include but are not limited to the Employee Assistance Program, behavioral health wellbeing programs, biometric screening and flu shot programs, wellness incentives, health coaching, Stay Fit program, Worldwide Emergency Assistance program, Weight management, diabetes and pre-diabetes management programs as well as smoking cessation programs. Julie has held various roles on the Benefits team including managing the ergonomics, disability, leaves of absence, and workers compensation programs as well as design and strategy for disability and leaves of absence policies. Prior to Microsoft, Julie practiced in the field of disability management for 10 years working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Branch Manager in Washington State. In this role she provided vocational services to industrial injured workers and direct management and development of vocational counselors. Julie also previously served a two-year term as the President of the Washington chapter for the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Outside of Microsoft Julie spends time with her family and is married with three children (16, 12, 12), three dogs, and three goldfish. All three children play competitive soccer so when not at work she is likely at a soccer field. Julie’s favorite past times are strength training and snow skiing.

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