Why “Income” Matters! By Bob Herum, CDIA President On May 15 this year, our organization added one word to its name: “Income.” After nearly two decades in the industry, our new name – The Council for Disability Income Awareness – signals that our services, mission, and membership are growing. Over the past…
This article originally appeared on the American Fidelity blog. The current job market is nothing short of chaotic. Employees used the pandemic to reassess their career goals, and many are taking a hard look at what balance between work and life means. While the outlook for employees is positive and encouraging, it’s presenting great challenges…
If you don’t like running, you are far from alone. Half of all runners say they either hate it or barely tolerate it, and only eight percent say they love it. Surprised? If you’re among the millions who run a little or a lot, anywhere in the world, the odds are high that you aren’t…
Unlocking your business’s full potential starts with recognizing and investing in the most valuable asset of your company: human capital. Fortunately, more and more employers are finally beginning to understand that investing in their human capital is essential for retaining top talent, developing an internal talent pipeline, and overall business success. So if you are…
Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent years. It was already on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic but became a necessity for many businesses during that time. Now, as both employers and employees have seen the benefits of remote work, it’s clear it’s a model that’s here to stay. Being a remote…
Over the past several decades, automating various business processes was a steady, sometimes uphill battle. As technology progressed and automated solutions became “smarter” over time, partial or even complete automation of menial tasks became a reality. Most importantly, automation became accessible for growth-oriented businesses. Today, thanks to the proliferation of AI-powered solutions and the rise…
Over the years, the word “sustainability” has become a term that means something different to everyone. However, when it comes to business practices, that same term has a close association with “accountability” and “responsibility” when it comes to how an organization should be run. But in order for organizations to move forward with their…
Employees who feel valued are the backbone of every high-performing organization. This sentiment is echoed by data collected by the McKinsey group, which shows that workplaces that champion executive diversity and inclusion are 25% more likely to report above-average profits compared to their less inclusive peers. Similarly, many modern employees want to work for…
