Monster Energy, a global leader in the beverage industry, takes pride in prioritizing its employees’ wellbeing and career development. As the Chief People Officer, Christina Seafort plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Monster Energy remains an employer of choice by nurturing relationships and expanding the company’s reach.

The Challenge

Maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction while managing the complexities of benefits for a diverse workforce is no easy task. With employees spread across various roles and locations, they needed a partner that could offer innovative solutions and enhance their benefits offerings without compromising on cost efficiency. Unfortunately, their previous broker wasn’t meeting expectations.

“I’m used to working with really progressive providers that are proactive,” explained Christina. “I wanted a partner that would nurture the relationship, get to know our values, and help us decide when to introduce the benefits that would have the most impact on our organization.”

“If you want trusted advisors that have clout and can get you really well-negotiated rates and adopt your needs, that’s how I would describe Sequoia.”

The Solution: Our Expertise

Christina, having worked with Sequoia in a previous role, brought Sequoia to Monster Energy to provide the foresight and creative solutions she had been looking for.

“I really feel that Sequoia is super progressive, providing us with competitive benefits while staying mindful of shareholder value,” said Christina.
The best part? Rippling and Sequoia work in perfect harmony with each other, taking hours of cumbersome admin work off Blank Street’s plate.

One notable change Monster Energy has made since partnering with Sequoia is the introduction of a buy-up cost-share model, enabling employees to access enhanced benefits with shared contributions.

“Together we’ve found low-cost but high-impact ways to give more benefits to our employees.”

If you want trusted advisors that have clout and can get you really well-negotiated rates and adopt your needs, that’s how I would describe Sequoia.

The Impact

The partnership with Sequoia has led to significant improvements in Monster Energy’s benefits management. Employees express appreciation for the enhanced benefits, and the seamless integration of services reduces administrative burdens. Sequoia’s proactive approach ensures that Monster Energy stays ahead of market trends, offering world-class benefits to its employees.

“Sequoia is one of those providers that you don’t have to chase down to bring something to the table” described Christina. “They bring the best negotiated rates and work with us as our company evolves.”

Future Goals

Looking ahead, Christina aims to integrate a seamless total rewards platform with a world-class rewards program to create a great experience for employees and leaders.