The FOMO to AI
The fear of missing out is one that many people grapple with when it comes to technology, but how can leave management professionals get ahead of that to create strategies for success?
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DMEC News: November-December 2025
Explore the latest updates from DMEC, including the release of a new AI Think Tank white paper, recognition of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award winner, and the launch of the Illinois State Leave Laws Microcredential Course. Learn about the 2025 Leave Management Survey, new benchmarking resources, and tips for maximizing your DMEC member benefits. Stay informed, inspired, and connected to the evolving world of leave management.
Owning Your True Role in the Interactive Process: Communicator in Chief
Use technology solutions to help you educate and engage employees and healthcare providers during the interactive process.
Educating Your Supervisors About Employee Leave Rights
Educating managers and supervisors about local, state, and federal leave laws is becoming increasingly important.
Leveraging Technology in Relation to Absence and Accommodation
What’s the best way for employers to comply with the extensive legal requirements of absence and accommodation laws? Get commonsense tips for using technology strategically to ensure compliance.
Safe Passage: The Guided Future of AI
The DMEC AI Think Tank, funded by PERKY, is helping employers deploy machine technologies ethically and effectively, which prepares teams for success from day one. Get details.
AI First: Redefining the Future of Leave Management
Some employers and employees are starting to adopt an “AI first” mindset that uses artificial intelligence to complete initial claim triage, draft emails and other communications, and perform daily responsibilities of leave management professionals. Are you ready?
The PFML Game: Do Employers Go Directly to PFML Jail Without Passing Go?
Are there penalties for employers or private plan insurance carriers/administrators that do not comply with state paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws?
It’s Time to Reevaluate Mental Health Accommodations for Better Outcomes
Increasing demand for mental health accommodations should prompt employers to reassess their policies and approaches and invest in training. Data shows that empowering teams to engage effectively and empathetically results in better outcomes for everyone.
It is Time to Expand Your Reach – Effective plan and policy designs take a more holistic approach to employee support
Charting a different leave management path requires courage, data, and people who are willing to challenge the status quo.
