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The Importance of Accessibility for People With Visual Impairments

Anyone with a visual impairment knows the importance of accessibility. Fortunately, it’s becoming a bigger topic of conversation in the workplace, educational systems, and even in public places. But, there’s still a long way to go. The best way to show the importance of accessibility is to educate individuals and industries alike on why it’s…

Finding an Employer That Truly Cares About Mental and Physical Health

Finding an Employer That Truly Cares About Mental and Physical Health

Everybody wants to find a workplace that values its employees and provides a healthy working environment. However, 93% of Americans suffer from work-related stress and millions more live in constant financial anxiety due to inadequate access to disability coverage. If this combination of stress and inadequate support sounds familiar, then you should know that you’re…

Managers being trained on employee benefits. Choosing Resilience, Living Fully: Open Enrollment 2021

Inspiring a More Resilient Workforce: Why Employers should Provide Support to Managers Who are Shouldering the Challenge of Propping Up Employees’ Well-Being

By Missy Plohr-Memming, senior vice president, Group Benefits, MetLife   Acting as a vital bridge between employers and individual contributors, a managers’ role has become even more critical over the last year and a half. Indeed, managers have not only stepped up to the challenge of navigating recent shifts in the workplace, but also meeting…

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From The CDA Research Files: The Impact of Remote Work on Absence Rates

Editor’s Note: In this latest installment of The CDA’s ongoing research series, Fred Schott, director of operations and research, provides a summary of findings from the Current Population Survey on the connections among occupations, availability of remote work, and absence.  These findings were presented during September 2021, to the National Association of Supplemental Benefit Insurance 2021…

How to offer a supportive, productive environment during an employee's absence

How To Offer a Supportive, Productive Environment During an Employee’s Absence from Work

By Christina Bridges Editor’s Note: Absence and disability – including a short-term disability – often create uncertainty for both the employer and the employee. Employees are contending with health, wellness, and income concerns; and employers are looking to ensure a smooth return to work, as well as a seamless tracking of the leave. It can…