Technology Helps Employers Customize Leaves and Reduce Employee Confusion
Employers invest a significant amount of money in benefits to support employees and to bolster recruitment and retention efforts. Yet studies show that most American workers don’t understand their benefits. There is an opportunity for employers to reduce confusion — and build trust and loyalty — by helping employees
2022 Technology & Integration Issue
Finding the balance between optimizing technology to improve efficiencies and ensuring employees feel heard and cared for is increasingly important for employers. This issue of @Work magazine shares guidance for how employers can select and integrate technology to support the work of absence professionals, streamline leave administration tasks, and expand
DMEC News: January 2022
DMEC News
As we enter 2022, DMEC prepares to launch our second microcredential course on FMLA medical certifications and welcomes four new Employer Advisory Council members and two new National sponsors.
As we enter 2022, DMEC prepares to launch our second microcredential course on FMLA medical certifications and welcomes four new Employer Advisory Council members and two new National sponsors.
The Disabled Workforce: Using Technology to Create Systems
Up to 11% of employees in the U.S. are applying for vaccine exemptions, and many employers do not have the knowledge or capacity to manage the volume of requests. While some organizations will outsource this work, many won’t have that luxury. However, it’s possible to leverage the technology on
Leave Technology: Small Employers
Several software solutions have been introduced to help employers manage the complexities of leave and accommodation requests. Initially catering to larger employers, vendors soon recognized a need to create solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees that were affordable and simple to operationalize.
Employer Solutions: Balancing Technology and the Human Touch
The need for leave is purely human. Yet the process isn’t always as human-centered as we’d like it to be. As employers outsource their disability and leave administration, they need to assess whether their vendor partners combine predictive analytics with automation to ensure employee leaves are handled with clarity
Engaging Today’s Workforce: An Ongoing Shift to Telehealth
72% of employees say their health, safety, and protection, as well as that of their families, is more important than ever before. Technology innovations such as telehealth, which enable employees to access care from anywhere, help them meet their health goals.
Integrated Absence Management: Hybrid Enrollment
The shift toward remote work has created more flexibility for employees and opportunities to work for companies outside their local areas. This rapidly changing workforce creates a need for continual education for new employees and ongoing enrollment options.