An unexpected disability can seem to wreak havoc on your plans for the future, especially if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur. Although 1 in 4 people in the United States experience some form of disability, new disabilities can feel both isolating and limiting, in their own way. Individuals with disabilities may experience significant mental stress compared…
The lazy days of summer are great…unless your employees are feeling a little bit too much summer fever. Because even though it’s the time of year when we want to hit the pool, the beach or the park, the work still has to get done. However, employees have become more emphatic about “work/life” balance, and…
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…
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…
Yet there is no diagnosis code, it’s not a medical condition… After Fred’s very creative use of “GRACE,” see the previous CDIA blog, I would like to take this topic in a different direction, that’s into the data…. At The Claim Lab, we analyze a great deal of disability claims data to find the best…
The Future of Work through Three Lenses: Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence & Disease by Margaret O’Neill, SmithGroup Part II: Artificial Intelligence This paper, focused on artificial intelligence, is the second in a 3-part series that considers the potential headwinds and tailwinds affecting work, as we know it in America. This paper will delve into the…
We’ve come a long way as a society in creating a more accepting workplace, and one of the ways your company can help is by providing fertility support. No Longer Taboo For years there has been a stigma associated with reproductive health, and many employees are concerned that pregnancy, miscarriage, menopause or infertility…
Creating an inclusive work environment is crucial for your business’s long-term growth. An intentional approach to inclusivity can reduce turnover, boost morale, and help your company avoid expensive lawsuits. Intentionally promoting inclusivity can help you tap into a larger talent pool, too. One in six people has a disability, meaning millions of applicants are…
