By Daniel Iskra, of MetLife Given recent market volatility and economic uncertainties, it’s no surprise that many American workers are struggling financially and experiencing a decline in their financial wellness and mental health.1 In fact, only 55% of employees feel financially healthy and 65% of employees feel mentally well – down 9% and 3%, respectively…
By Steve Perrigo Editor’s Note: SSDI is an often-overlooked income benefit for individuals with disabilities or serious illnesses. Many Americans workers are unaware of this critical benefit that they earned while working. Employers and employees fund this federal program by paying Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payroll taxes. No one thinks it will happen to…
Anthony Favry, Vice President, Disability & Absence Product, MetLife Editor’s Note: Disability insurance is the fastest-growing product in terms of employee interest this year.1 This could be due to the fact that there is an underlying demand for more financial security and flexibility with time away from work when needed. This is particularly acute among…
Amber Stitt, Financial Consultant, Business Strategist, Speaker, Podcast Host Having the proper protections in place should be important to everyone, but early planning is particularly important for women. With a broader variety of female-specific needs, finding suitable insurance options to better secure the future can be challenging. I’ll share some key considerations to help explain…
With advances in technology, people with disabilities now have more opportunities than ever to advance their careers. From telecommuting to virtual interviews and online networking, technology can be a great tool to help individuals with disabilities reach professional goals. Here are some of the ways that people with disabilities can use technology to gain an…
Mia Ferrarin Marketing Manager, Life and Disability Insurance, Individual Markets Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® Editor’s Note: When you think about protection, you might think about the assets in your life that you safeguard by purchasing an insurance policy — like your car, your home or other valuables. Maybe you think about other…
Covering The Gap Due To A Medical Absence: Disability Benefits And Ticket To Work Are The Most Significant Forms of Employment Protection For American Workers By Steve Perrigo, Vice President, Allsup In today’s work environment, where one in four 20-year-olds will become disabled during their working years1 and long COVID brings uncertainty, it makes…
The year 2030 isn’t that far away. And when it arrives, the world will be very different and each of us will have changed, too. Over the past decade, many global research and governmental organizations have chosen the year 2030 as a benchmark for measuring changes in our quality of life and health standards.…
Adapting to life with an unexpected disability takes time. It’s likely that certain adjustments will be required to help you regain a sense of “normalcy” in your daily life, but it’s still possible to find joy, fulfillment, and purpose. And, yes, that also means finding success and value in your career. Indeed, thanks to…
By Jesse Clark of Soulful Travel With competition for workers still high, employers need to take into consideration all possible candidates when recruiting new hires. Here we discusses how employers can make their workplace more inclusive and inviting for persons with disabilities. Inclusive Language in Job Descriptions It is important to consider using language…
