By Holly Devine Editor’s Note: Holly Devine grew up knowing how to advocate for herself and what she needed – as it related to being a person with a physical disability. But it wasn’t until she was working at her first job after college that she learned how to ask for support with a mental…
Read MoreFor HR folks, the fall is sort of like their own version of the retail holiday season or the big football final…that’s because it’s open enrollment, the time when employees are able to make major changes to their benefits plans without penalties. And just like retailers start planning their holiday promotions early, so should the…
Read MoreA cold beer or chilled glass of wine sounds like a great reward for a hard, physical workout. Maybe you ran a few extra miles. Played pickle ball until the lights were turned off. Skied a steep trail for the first time. Or, worked extra hard in the garden for hours. For many of…
Read MoreBy John Feeney, vice president, group sales and market development for the Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America. Attention Gen Z and Millennials: disability insurance is an important coverage for you, too. Some view employer-sponsored group disability insurance as an ancillary benefit reserved for older individuals, when in fact, disability insurance should…
Read MoreBy Nigel Robert Editor’s Note: The prevalence of mental health conditions (most commonly anxiety and depression) accelerated during the COVID pandemic and has been on the rise in many places. Some people may find that letting a reptile into their life can help combat some of the effects of their condition – and this…
Read MoreLittle kids. They’re freaky fast. Running, wildly darting back and forth. Wow! Talk about fun. The faster you chase them, the more they laugh. For many parents, the image of bats escaping out of hell says it all. But, fast forward 40-plus years, and running like a kid is a distant memory. That kind…
Read MoreIt’s almost that season—time for school buses and alarm clocks. And if you’re like most families, you’ve probably been letting your sleep schedule slide in favor of late evenings spent enjoying the extra hours of daylight with a bike ride or the glow of a backyard fire pit in the warm night air. We don’t…
Read MoreFighting for a world where individuals living with different disabilities can live fully and freely. Right now, unique challenges present some limitations, like an inability to physically access certain places in public and participate in parts of the digital world. But progress is being made with the help of technology. New tools continue to…
Read MoreYou see them jogging with strollers or walking in the baby food aisle. Maybe you’re one yourself. Today, more women ages 40 – 44 are new mothers. After decades of decline, there has been a jump in the increase of older moms. In a recent analysis of census data by Pew Research Center, 86 percent…
Read MoreYour organization’s ability to achieve goals depends on its biggest stakeholders—the employees. Happy, engaged, and productive employees can steer your company toward success. But how can you steer them toward long-term employee success? What employee success means can vary from company to company. For many, it’s related to the customer success rate and how…
Read MoreIf you’re in your mid-to-late 40s, the options to protect your income may be coming to an end. If you don’t have income-protection disability insurance, you may find it’s more difficult to get it and that the cost is increasing. Disability insurance? Yes, basic disability insurance is most affordable way to protect your income…
Read MoreIf you’re in your late 30s or older and still enjoy cycling, running, or other active sports, eventually you’re going bump up against the word “senior.” Like it or not, you may begin to hear yourself called a “senior” swimmer, pickleball player, or whatever your pastime is. The “Senior” Curse Let’s face it, the…
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