2024 Technology and Innovation Issue

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November-December 2024

Leave management experts define innovation in myriad ways as illustrated in this issue of @Work magazine. Content spans the gamut from building the business case for paid leave to identifying the nuances of data automation and the value of selecting one-stop-shop software platforms. We feature the Emerging Leader and inaugural Kaleta-Carruthers Award winners and celebrate the passion that drives leave management experts to find innovative ways to support employees and ensure employer compliance!

The CEO's Desk

The Importance of Championing Innovation in All Forms

In today’s world, implementing disability and absence management successfully requires a broad wingspan to navigate the vast scope and complexity of our work and to address the high stakes involved.

The Role of AI in Leave Management: Employer Considerations

As absence management vendors and insurance carriers use AI to create efficiencies and support targeted practices, how can they protect themselves from liability?

Are You Keeping Up with the Times?

As employers consider technology options to streamline leave management processes and improve the employee experience, which systems offer a one-stop shop? And why does that matter?

Spotlight Articles

Program Showcase

Using Technology to Optimize Data Use and Ensure Program Success

While technical terms can be daunting, examples of successful automation of leave management data (including a 90% reduction in payroll errors) may encourage employers to investigate how they collect, store, move, and analyze their data.

Compliance Showcase

Navigating the “No Overtime” Compliance Quandary

Employers face ongoing challenges when employees are unable to work mandatory overtime due to medical reasons covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Which requests do employers have to grant in order to remain compliant?

Expanded Perspectives:
@Work To Share

DMEC provides the following @Work magazine articles and podcast episodes to offer additional perspectives on and increase awareness of integrated absence management trends and challenges. The resources — available to members and nonmembers — can be shared with your colleagues and through social media channels.

A Comprehensive Guide to Budget Analysis for Proposing Paid Company Leave Benefits

While paid company leave is increasingly important and can reduce turnover, how do teams justify the expense? Learn how to create a budget analysis that will help you gain leadership buy-in.

Celebrating Leadership and Innovation in Disability and Absence Management

Ensuring a focus on people while improving efficiencies and streamlining processes is a hallmark of DMEC leadership awards. Learn about the Emerging Leader Award and the inaugural Kaleta-Carruthers Innovation Award winners.

The True Payoff to Integrated Disability and Absence Management

Where are you on the integrated disability and absence management continuum? Hear how that affects employee experience and an employer’s bottom line in this podcast episode with DMEC CEO Bryon E. Bass, CLMS.

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Columns

Absence Matters

Understanding the Pregnancy Benefit Maze So You Can Focus on Employees

Understanding how pregnancy laws and regulations overlap, complement each other, and sometimes conflict will help you navigate the maze!

Benchmarking

Answer the “So What” Question and Reach the C-Suite

Benchmarking programs and identifying metrics that showcase success helped a national energy company prove a 3 to 1 return-on-investment, make the business case for needed change, and answer the “so what” question.

Common Sense Compliance

Technology’s Role in Absence and Accommodation Compliance

As more employers track and manage hundreds of leave laws, how can technology help ensure compliance?

The Disabled Workforce

When is Your Organization Triggered to Begin the Interactive Process?

What triggers the interactive process? Get a quick breakdown of three categories that can initiate the process to ensure compliance and support employees.

Employer Solutions

The Tech is New But is It for You?

As more employers seek digital tools to help them administer and manage leaves, what is the best way to start the process and ensure that all parties get what they need?

Engaging Today’s Workforce

Streamlining Employee Absence Processes with Technology

Most employees aren’t confident they know about employer-provided benefits and workplace perks, which illustrates an opportunity to improve health and wellness! Can technology help?

Featured Case

Is a Vision Impairment a Disability? An Employer’s Guide

Don’t let a lack of awareness and knowledge of resources and capabilities prevent your team from supporting employees with visual impairments!

DMEC Resources

DMEC News

DMEC News: November-December 2024

DMEC is committed to helping members succeed in an increasingly complex environment! Toward that end, we have just completed phase one of a website refresh that focuses on search functionality to reveal valuable resources!

Legislative and Paid Sick Leave Updates

Check out the latest federal, state, and local compliance updates on the DMEC Legislative Updates page, and don’t miss new updates on paid sick leave that have been introduced through a variety of state and local regulations. It is essential for employers to remain informed about ongoing changes in order to effectively adapt. And follow DMEC on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for additional insight and up-to-date news

DMECommunities

The DMECommunities Americans with Disabilities Act Group offers a forum to pose questions, get guidance from colleagues, find resources, and more! This exclusive online networking group gives DMEC members the opportunity to connect with industry peers, ask/answer questions, share resources, and seek feedback. Get started.

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Editorial Staff

Editor: Heather Grimshaw
Editorial Advisory Group Members: Linda Croushore, Rebecca Fisco, Jenny Haykin, Terri Morris, Fred Schott, Jessica Thornton, and Lori Vickory

Editorial Policy

The goal of @Work is to present industry and Association news, highlight member achievements, and promote the exchange of specialized professional information. The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Association, its staff, board of directors, or its editors. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers does not constitute an endorsement of products or services featured in this, past, or subsequent issues of this publication. DMEC makes no representations, warranties, or assurances as to accuracy of the information contained in the articles, and no content herein is legal or tax advice. Consult appropriate professionals for legal or tax advice.

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2024 Technology and Innovation Issue

November-December 2024

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Using Technology to Optimize Data Use and Ensure Program Success

Compliance Showcase

Navigating the “No Overtime” Compliance Quandary

Expanded Perspectives: @Work To Share

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