Disability is hardly ever predictable. Accidents happen, and conditions can arise or worsen at any time. The professional world doesn’t stop spinning, waiting for people with disabilities to adapt to a new lifestyle. However, it’s certainly possible for employers to support potential and current employees when navigating disabilities. Employers can close the disability inclusion…
Is your office quiet that last week between Christmas and New Year’s? Chances are good it is; one survey found that 1/3 of U.S. workers planned to take the entire week as vacation, with nearly 70% expecting to take at least part of it. But while the rest of your office might be relaxing by…
Nobody wants to spend money if they don’t have to. One way people save is getting a cheaper version of something. Sometimes this is a good idea, or it at least makes sense. It is probably a good idea to try the more affordable cabernet, a drill from Harbor Freight instead of a DeWalt, or…
This article originally appeared on the American Fidelity blog When you have to take time off from work, paid leave and disability insurance can help relieve some of the financial pressures of lost income. However, these two benefits are not the same. Key Differences Paid leave and disability insurance have different coverages but a…
Alexandra Ginieres Chief Marketing Officer, MGIS The ability to earn an income is what funds your lifestyle, your family, and ultimately, your future. Reliable income is the foundation of a sound financial plan; without it, financial consequences can be devastating and long-lasting. Luckily, we have the means to ensure a more stable future and…
Expecting a baby? congratulations! You may not know it, but disability insurance offers valuable financial benefits for expectant parents. In the event that you become unable to work during or after your pregnancy, here are some ways that disability insurance can help: Income Replacement Disability insurance will typically provides a portion of income if…
By Anthony Favry Editor’s Note: Today, around 17% of the world’s population experience some form of disability – making individuals with disabilities the largest minority group in the world. Despite making up a large percentage of the world’s population, individuals with disabilities often lack access to employment. In fact, compared to non-disabled workers, the global…
When most people consider disability, they picture something catastrophic happening—an injury on the ski slope, or a speeding car hurtling into theirs—and, for the most part assume it can never happen to them. That’s why human resources experts often find it challenging to convince their employees of the importance of disability insurance even though you…
For 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…
By 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…
