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How to Create Mentally Healthier Work Environments
In a recent DMEC podcast, Paula Allen, global leader and senior vice president of research and client insights for TELUS Health, offers guidance and practical tips to help employers support
Emphasizing the Human Connection in Absence and Disability Management
Hundreds of absence and disability management professionals attended the 2023 DMEC Annual Conference in August to learn about best practices and collaborate on solutions to shared challenges. They left with
Celebrating Leadership in Absence and Disability Management Circles
How do you define leadership? Ashleigh Brock, JD, and Keemia Vaghef, PhD, winners of the 2023 DMEC Emerging Leader Award, share thoughts on leadership, programs and approaches they designed to
Understanding the Disconnect Between Generations: A Two-Way Street
DMEC welcomes Raven Solomon as the keynote speaker for the 2023 DMEC Annual Conference, Aug. 14-17, in San Diego. Solomon is the CEO of Raven Solomon Enterprises, a diversity, equity,
Time for Change: Employers Can Help Turn the Tide with Mental Health Awareness and Treatment
Kristin Tugman, PhD, CRC, LPC, vice president of health and productivity and holistic wellness, Prudential, answers questions following the presentation “Mental Health at Work: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities” at
Questions Answered: How Can Employers Address and Support Mental Health Issues?
Dan Jolivet, PhD, workplace possibilities practice consultant at The Standard, answered questions from DMEC members in the DMECommunities Mental Health group in May 2023. The following excerpts provide a snapshot
Building Bridges and Changing Lives One Leave Law at a Time
Recognizing greater fluidity in new leave laws, experts at the 2023 DMEC Compliance Conference advised employers to invest in management training and infrastructure to track hundreds of leave laws, which
What Does Your Paid Leave Program Say About You as an Employer?
Paid family and medical leave (PFML) is top of mind as more states implement these laws, and employers consider how they design, pay for, and administer these programs. In addition
Similar But Not Equal: Comparing PML with STD Coverage in States with Paid Leave
As states continue to implement paid leave programs, more employers are reviewing short-term disability (STD) benefits. Keeping STD plans in place even if employees work in states with statutory paid
2023 Trends: ADA and Long COVID
It’s tempting to think we are done with the COVID-19 conversation, but those who manage ongoing accommodation and leave requests and process claims know that is not our reality. There
Q&A with Keynote Speaker Jamira Burley
An award-winning activist and social impact adviser, DMEC Compliance Conference keynote speaker Jamira Burley has worked in more than 30 countries and shares insights on how employers can encourage employees
Line of Sight: Absence and Disability Management Trends to Watch in 2023
In addition to an increasing number of leave-related laws, the dynamic of work and the role of employers are fundamentally different than they were even 10 years ago. As a
Looking Forward as Disability Professionals
The work we do as human resources professionals and, specifically, absence and disability compliance practitioners, is hard and it’s getting harder, which makes it essential for teams to make their
Is DEIB A Litmus Test for Employers?
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts influence the success of every organization, and more employers realize they are interrelated. The value of creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments is
A Different Mindset to Ensure Inclusive Environments
As employers redefine acceptable approaches to work, they can differentiate themselves in a competitive hiring market and ensure policies and practices align with mission, vision, and value statements. Debra Dupree,
How Do You Define Leadership? DMEC Emerging Leader Award Winners Share Insights
The 2022 DMEC Emerging Leader Award winners have a refreshing perspective on leadership that focuses on service, the way managers who act as guides build confidence and encourage independence, and
Scheduled Reevaluations of Accommodations Enhance Employee Experience
What worked before as an effective accommodation might need to be reviewed and reevaluated to ensure it is effective and, most importantly, up to date. As the world of work
Going Undercover: Why Leave Management Professionals Should Consider Secret Plan Shopping
While leave management audits help diagnose issues, they are detailed and therefore require additional time, budget, and external support. In some instances, the best place to begin — even before
Effective DEI Program Strategies to Support Employees
The diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy is a critical extension of Sedgwick’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Creating and supporting employee resource groups or colleague resource groups —
ERGs Help Break Down Mental Health Stigma by Engaging and Supporting Employees
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a rich history of supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion that dates back to the 1970s. One secret to success has been 14 employee resource
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