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Absence Management PerspectivesIs Upskilling an Employee Perk or an Expectation?Hear insights on education trends that set employers up for greater success, including a shift toward competency-based analyses that ensure employees have a clear roadmap for growth that aligns with employer expectations and leads to smarter hiring choices for employers, more focused development, and stronger performance management. Get the inside scoop from DMEC Education gurus Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director, Education Programs, and Laura Boll, CLMS, Experiential Learning Manager. Resources:Certification & Training resourcesCertified Leave Management Specialist Certification: Expanded and RedesignedBuilding a Return-to-Work Microcredential Course2025 DMEC AI Think Tank White Paper: Defining Ethical and Effective Workforce...
2025-12-1137 min
Absence Management Perspectives“House-on-Fire Moments” Employers Are MissingParental leave may serve as a signal for how organizations treat employees. Would yours be green, yellow, or red? Listen in to this episode with Allison Whalen, cofounder, CEO, Parentaly, who shares recent data findings and insights into how employers benefit from a strategic plan for parental leave. Resources:Can Managers Make or Break the Parental Leave Experience for Employees?DMECBenefits of DMEC MembershipFMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and Managerstraining
2025-11-1336 min
Absence Management PerspectivesTranscending Stigma to Embrace Innovative Mental Health TherapiesDitching the word psychedelic is helping employers embrace therapies that show "groundbreaking results" including faster recovery and more productive employees, explains Sherry Rais, CEO and co-founder of Enthea, in this episode. In addition to health improvements, these therapies can lead to lower healthcare costs and lower disability costs. Hear more about psychedelic-assisted therapies that can be effective with treatment-resistant patients, studies underway in this episode of the DMEC podcast.Resources:DMEC From Counterculture to Clinical Treatment What Role Should Health Equity Have in Benefit Discussions?How Can Employers Prepare for Psychedelics?
2025-10-2128 min
Absence Management PerspectivesEmployers Give Equal Focus to Compliance and the Human ExperienceAs the leave management landscape continues to morph and change across the U.S., employers are getting more creative with how they support employees, and recognizing the need to lead with heart. With higher employee expectations for benefit plan and program design, DMEC subject matter experts note that employers are giving more than ever before during this episode of the DMEC podcast. Listen in for insights from Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director, DMEC Education Programs; Jess Dudley, CLMS, CPDM, DMEC Senior Education Manager; and Virginia Cyrus, DMEC Education Manager. They discuss takeaways from the 2025 DMEC Annual...
2025-09-1152 min
Absence Management PerspectivesAuthenticity & Transparency in Action: A Successful Formula for Leave ManagementAfter experiencing the accommodations process, Kelly Woodbridge, M.Ed., ADAC, CLMS, was inspired to create a more transparent and accessible process that encourages employees to tap into benefits that support their ongoing success. Her efforts have streamlined the leave management process at Lehigh University, which is (in part) why two of her colleagues nominated her for the 2025 DMEC Emerging Leader Award. Woodbridge is the first accommodation specialist at Lehigh and her caseload has tripled in the two-plus years she has worked for the university. Listen in to hear how her investments in training and education and her passion for...
2025-08-2129 min
Absence Management PerspectivesCould Drafting a Bucket List Unlock Your Potential?Hear how answering three questions can help you lead a more purpose-driven and fully activated life from Sebastian (Seb) Terry, the 2025 DMEC Annual Conference speaker. Listen in for a fresh take on how people can gain more control over change by pausing long enough to consider their role in it and their ability to influence outcomes. And join us for the 2025 DMEC Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Aug. 4-7 to hear more from Seb, and to capitalize on the unique opportunity to focus on the intricacies of leave management with hundreds of your peers. You'll find...
2025-07-1021 min
Absence Management PerspectivesIssue Spotting: Are You Overlooking State Disability Laws?What are employers missing with state disability accommodation laws? Listen in to our guests from Reliance Matrix, who add context to a recent article in @Work magazine titled “Dangers Lurk in State Discrimination Laws,” which we have unlocked for listeners. Hear Lana Steven, AVP and Senior Product Compliance Counsel, Eric Broutman, AVP & Sr. Employment Law and Litigation Counsel, and Armando Rodriguez. Esq., Product Compliance Counsel, talk about ways employers can ensure they comply with state disability accommodation laws that are, in some instances, more generous that federal laws! ResourcesDangers Lurk in State Discrimination LawsFMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and Managers2025 DMEC Annual Conference Accommodation resources & tools
2025-06-1326 min
Absence Management PerspectivesThe Benefits to Embracing Neurodiversity in the WorkplaceNeurodiversity is like biodiversity — there is a natural variation between the ways the human brain functions and there is no one right way of thinking, learning, or behaving, explains Lizzie Somerfield, LLM, MSC, New Deal for Neurodiversity, in this podcast episode with Seth Turner, founder, senior advisor, AbsenceSoft.Listen in to hear our guests talk about small adjustments that can be made to workplaces to ensure they are neuroinclusive, and how that can benefit all employees. Hear insights and practical guidance from Somerfield and Turner, who encourage employers to ask questions and engage openly in discussions to cr...
2025-05-2335 min
Absence Management PerspectivesAre Leave Management Specialists Asking the Right Questions? DMEC Member-exclusive versionWhy is "in loco parentis" a renewed topic of interest for leave management professionals? Has the atmosphere surrounding AI shifted? And what is it about psychedelic treatments that has employers seeking context? Listen in for "lightbulb moments" during the 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference from DMEC subject matter experts Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Education Programs, and Jess Dudley, CLMS, CPDM, Senior Education Manager. Join us June 4 for the 2025 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference, which features several of the sessions discussed in this episode!A note to listeners: This version of the podcast, which is only...
2025-05-0844 min
Absence Management PerspectivesAre Leave Management Specialists Asking the Right Questions?Why is "in loco parentis" a renewed topic of interest for leave management professionals? Has the atmosphere surrounding AI shifted? And what is it about psychedelic treatments that has employers seeking context? Listen in for "lightbulb moments" during the 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference from DMEC subject matter experts Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Education Programs, and Jess Dudley, CLMS, CPDM, Senior Education Manager. Join us June 4 for the 2025 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference, which features several of the sessions discussed in this episode!Note to listeners: There is a member-exclusive version of this podcast, which...
2025-05-0835 min
Absence Management PerspectivesDo Formalized Policies Help Employers Humanize the Return-to-Work Process?How do structured policies and processes enable employers to treat employees consistently as individuals, reduce liability risks, and improve the employee experience? Listen in for guidance and context from Ryan Bruce, MEd, CRC, SPHR, CLMS, Director of Client Solutions for New York Life Group Benefit Solutions, and Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of DMEC Education Programs. Resources: Get more details in the article by Bruce titled The Benefits to a Strong Return-to-Work Policy in @Work magazine, which we have unlocked for listeners.Register for the DMEC Building a Return-to-Work Program Microcredential Course to ensure your t...
2025-04-2537 min
Absence Management PerspectivesIdentifying Relevant vs. Trendy Employee BenefitsAmid a sea change in policies and practices, how do employers design the types of plans and policies that ensure employees feel safe and supported? Listen in to this episode for guidance and tips from Ali Schaafsma, director of absence consulting for Brown & Brown Strategic Non-Medical Solutions; and Melanie Payton, CLMS, assistant vice president of Absence Consulting and Audit Practice for Brown & Brown Strategic Non-Medical Solutions.Resources:The Business Case for Inclusive Leave Programs in DMEC @Work magazineDMEC AbsenceNavigator™ leave planning toolHear more from Ali Schaafsma during the 2025 DMEC Annual Conference Aug. 3-7 in...
2025-03-2730 minAbsence Management PerspectivesWhy Offering Life Stage-Based Benefits Pays Off _ DMEC Member ExclusiveMore employers recognize the value of redesigning benefit plans and policies so they support employees during different life cycles but how do they ensure these benefits are more than just words on a page? Listen in to Bryon E. Bass, CLMS, CEO, DMEC, share insights and suggestions.This version of the episode includes a member-exclusive Q&A with Bass, who shares insights on how employers know whether they're doing enough or perhaps too much when it comes to designing employee benefit plans and designs. Resources referenced during this episode:FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors...
2025-03-1832 min
Absence Management PerspectivesWhy Offering Life Stage-Based Benefits Pays OffWhile more employers recognize the value of redesigning benefit plans and policies to support employees during all life cycles, how do they ensure these benefits are more than just words on a page? Listen in to this episode with Bryon E. Bass, CLMS, CEO, DMEC, who shares insights and suggestions. DMEC members have access to an exclusive Q&A with Bass on this topic of supportive leaves, and received a unique link to access the episode! Learn more about DMEC membership to join this supportive community of leave management professionals: https://dmec.org/membership/benefits-of-membership/
2025-03-1328 min
Absence Management PerspectivesLearning to Fall Safely Helps Teams Climb HigherRecognizing life as a playground is part of the journey to reenergizing exhausted employees, creating safe spaces to share ideas, and encouraging teams to scale greater heights. Listen in for a sneak peek of the concepts Manley Feinberg, business leader and expert mountain climber, will share during the 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference in April!And join us April 14-17, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio for the 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference
2025-02-2033 min
Absence Management PerspectivesTalking About the “C” Word: Opportunities for Employers to Support Employees with Cancer _ Member Exclusive VersionIs fear preventing employers from having conversations with employees diagnosed with cancer about how they can stay at work and return to work as soon as possible? Work can be part of the healing process and with new treatment approaches, many (if not most) patients survive early-stage diagnoses, explains Raghav Murali-Ganesh, MD, FRANZCR, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, Osara Health, and Robin Newman, Clinical Program Consultant, Osara Health, and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University. Listen in for actionable guidance.This episode includes a member-exclusive answer from Dr...
2025-02-1429 min
Absence Management PerspectivesTalking About the “C” Word: Opportunities for Employers to Support Employees with CancerIs fear preventing employers from having conversations with employees diagnosed with cancer about how they can stay at work and return to work as soon as possible? Work can be part of the healing process and with new treatment approaches, many (if not most) patients survive early-stage diagnoses, explains Raghav Murali-Ganesh, MD, FRANZCR, Chief Executive Officer, co-founder, Osara Health, and Robin Newman, clinical program consultant, Osara Health, and clinical associate professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University. Listen in for actionable guidance. Member Exclusive Q&ADMEC members...
2025-02-1327 minAbsence Management PerspectivesComparisons Matter: Benchmarking Provides Direction for Disability and Absence Management ProfessionalsGet details on how you can identify (and fill gaps) in disability and absence management from Deborah LaBonar, PhD, DMEC director of benchmarking and research. In addition to providing context for why benchmarking tools created by and for disability and absence management professionals are valuable, you'll get details on how measuring something against a standard helps employers of all sizes and industries, and ways you can use different comparators for different business units within your organization!Resources:Read the latest benchmarking column in the November/December 2024 issue of @Work magazine for additional insights and stay tuned...
2024-12-1221 minAbsence Management PerspectivesCelebrating Innovation and Moxie in Integrated Disability and Absence ManagementKrystle Barnes-Iwediebo, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, director of disability and absence management for New York-Presbyterian Hospital, redesigned processes to improve efficiencies, ensure a person-centered approach, and deliver an impressive return on investment. As the first winner of the DMEC Kaleta-Carruthers Innovation Award, Barnes-Iwediebo exemplifies leadership in integrated disability and absence management. Listen in to her story!More resources:Read more about the inaugural DMEC Kaleta-Carruthers Innovation Award and the 2024 DMEC Emerging Leader Award winner in the @Work magazine article Celebrating Leadership and Innovation in Disability and Absence ManagementThe True Payoff to Integrated Disability ManagementDMEC Awards
2024-11-2117 minAbsence Management PerspectivesHelping Employees Reinvent Themselves at WorkLearn how the 2024 DMEC Emerging Leader Award winner is helping employees return to work while providing them with access to resources that help them learn new skills and expand their horizons. Hear about the creative approaches Tamisha Waters, senior personnel analyst I for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, has taken and her dedication to finding mutually beneficial solutions to leave management challenges! More resources:Read more about the inaugural DMEC Kaleta-Carruthers Innovation Award and the 2024 DMEC Emerging Leader Award winner in the @Work magazine article Celebrating Leadership and Innovation in Disability...
2024-11-2129 minAbsence Management PerspectivesThe True Payoff to Integrated Disability and Absence ManagementWhere are you on the integrated disability and absence management continuum? Hear how that affects employee experience and an employer's bottom line in this podcast episode with DMEC CEO Bryon E. Bass, CLMS.Read more about the Kaleta-Carruthers Innovation Award and see a video with DMEC's first award winner Krystle Barnes-Iwediebo: https://dmec.org/awards/kaleta-carruthers-innovation-award/
2024-10-3139 minAbsence Management PerspectivesA Commonly Missed Link Between Mental and Physical Disabilities Can Cost YouRecognizing that every absence has a psychosocial element is increasingly important for employers, explains Ian Bridgman, executive director of the Claim Lab, and Fred Schott, consultant with the Council for Disability Income Awareness. It can help employees stay at work and return to work as soon as possible and reduce the risk of employees with mental illness developing physical disabilities. Listen in for insights about why it’s essential to emphasize the human element in absence and disability management.Resources:DMEC @Work magazine article: Data Proves Correlation Between Depression and Anxiety and DisabilityDMEC Mental Health Resources & To...
2024-09-2638 minAbsence Management PerspectivesRecognizing A Mindset Shift in Disability and Leave ManagementIn addition to complying with hundreds of leave laws, employers must support employees more holistically to attract and retain top talent. But how? Hear insights from the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference from Bryon Bass, CLMS, DMEC CEO; Kristin Jones, CLMS, DMEC director of education programs; and Jess Dudley, CLMS, DMEC education manager! Listen in and register for the 2024 Virtual Annual Conference on Sept. 18 for five of the top-rated sessions and a pre-recorded panel about lessons learned from the Colorado and Connecticut paid family leave implementation: https://dmec.org/conferences-and-events/annual-conference/virtual-event/
2024-09-0552 minAbsence Management PerspectivesEmployer Warning: Don't Be Fooled by AI HallucinationsUsing artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool, not a replacement, for humans will be increasingly important for employer success, explains Bryon Bass, CLMS, CEO, DMEC, and Joe Lynett, a principal with JacksonLewis P.C. in this episode. Listen in for examples of AI-related employer risks, including the four-fifths rule. Additional resources:Additional resources:Boon or Bane: Wading Into AI Waters and Defining Risk in IDAM CirclesIntegration Technology 101: Master the Basics for a Better Leave Experience
2024-08-1532 minAbsence Management PerspectivesThe PWFA Requires Employers to Exercise New MusclesThe Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was created to bridge the gap between federal laws, as Carol Miaskoff, legal counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, explains in this episode. Listen in to hear Miaskoff talk with Marjory Robertson, AVP and senior counsel for Sun Life, about top employer challenges. The two also offer guidance from the PWFA rule to support employees and ensure employer compliance!Resources:How Employers Could Get into Trouble Under the PWFADMEC Annual Conference Aug. 5-8 in NashvilleSection of the EEOC regulations for the PWFA that specify unnecessary delays
2024-07-2549 minAbsence Management PerspectivesHow Can Employers Curb Excessive Leave Utilization and Support Employees?Industry benchmarks helped Jenny Haykin, integrated leaves and accommodations program manager for Puget Sound Energy, identify "excessive leave utilization" and reduce short-term disability by 45%! Listen in to learn how she did it. DMEC resources referenced in the episode:DMEC AbsenceExemplar™ Benchmarking DashboardsStrategies for Managing Excessive Use of Leave2024 DMEC Annual Conference
2024-07-1116 minAbsence Management PerspectivesWhat is the PFML Need? Lessons from New HampshireTwo years after implementation, data shows that the Granite State's Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (the first in the country) is increasingly popular with employees! What does this mean for employers? Listen in for hot-off-the-presses data and insights from Gina Rutledge, director of paid family and medical leave product management and strategic planning with MetLife.Resources mentioned during the episode:2024 DMEC Annual ConferenceNavigating PFML Options, a DMEC @Work magazine column that we have unlocked for podcast listenersState and Local Leave Laws ResourceMetLife 2024 Employee Benefit Trends StudyDiving Deeper - Navigating Delaware's PFML Regulations for Employers...
2024-06-2742 minAbsence Management PerspectivesThe Power of Asking If and How You Can Help Employees with Disabilities"It needs to be ok to ask for an exception" in life, says Amberley Snyder, an award-winning rodeo rider, inspirational speaker, and social media influencer, who talks about how employers can support employees with disabilities in the workplace. Listen in for a sneak peek into Snyder's keynote presentation at the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference Aug. 5-8 in Nashville, Tenn. And get ready for helpful insights, specific guidance, and lots of laughter! Resources:2024 DMEC Annual ConferenceAmberley SnyderWalk, Ride, Rodeo: A Netflix movie based on Amberley Snyder's life
2024-06-1322 minAbsence Management PerspectivesIgnoring Employee Mental Health Now Will Cost Employers LaterWith mental health on track to become the No. 1 driver of short-term disability claims, employers seek new ways to support several generations of employees in the workplace. Listen in to this episode for guidance and perspectives from David Setzkorn, MBA, CPCU, senior vice president of workforce absence and disability practice leader for Sedgwick, and Mark Debus, LCSW, clinical manager of behavioral health services for Sedgwick. Resources:The Evolution of Mental Health and Shifting DemographicsDMEC Mental Health Resources & ToolsThe Evolution of Mental Health Parity: Webinar recordingEmployers Are Investing in Employee Mental Health: A DMEC Podcast Playlist
2024-05-3046 minAbsence Management PerspectivesHow Hard Can It Be to Comply with Paid Sick Leave Laws?Described as one of the most volatile aspects of employment law, paid sick leave laws are increasing (and changing) at a rapid rate. Listen in to this episode with Josh Seidman, partner with Seyfarth Shaw and co-lead of the leaves of absence management and accommodations team to hear about emerging trends and common employer mistakes to avoid!Resources:Hear Josh Seidman share more guidance on paid sick leave laws during the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference in August. Peruse the agenda and register: https://dmec.org/conferences-and-events/annual-conference/Visit the DMEC Paid Sick Leave Law Updates page for...
2024-05-1642 minAbsence Management PerspectivesIDAM Leadership: Are You on the Right Path?Hear about creative solutions designed by two winners of the 2023 DMEC Emerging Leader Award, how they define leadership, and the mutually beneficial effects of recognizing (and rewarding) this important work! Get insights from Ashleigh Brock, JD, lead compliance coordinator for the city of Memphis, and Keemia Vaghef, PhD, director of analytics consulting, leave solutions at Alight Solutions, in this extended podcast episode!From designing streamlined processes to improve efficiencies to dispelling benchmarking myths for greater success, these award winners set a high bar! Listen in for inspiration! And nominate superstars in your organization before May 30 for this...
2024-04-251h 10Absence Management PerspectivesStriking a Balance: Creating Leave Policies That are Compliant and CaringHear DMEC subject matter experts discuss hot topics from the 2024 DMEC FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance Conference including priorities shared by the DOL and EEOC. Bryon Bass, CLMS, CEO; Jess Dudley, CLMS, CPDM, education manager; and Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, director of education programs, talk about what resonated most as well as tips to help integrated disability and absence managers create compliant and caring environments. Resources referenced in this episode:2024 DMEC Virtual Compliance ConferenceFMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and ManagersBuilding a Return-to-Work Program Microcredential CourseDMEC
2024-04-1140 minAbsence Management PerspectivesAcknowledging SDOH Is Half the Battle for Employee SuccessCreating programs that address an employee’s unique social determinants of health (SDOH) can improve employee health and productivity, say Patty Nunez, MA, CRC, CDMS, CCM, Commissioner, Commission for Case Manager Certification, and director, Claim Supply Management, CNA Insurance, and Vivian Campagna, DNP, RN-BC, CCM, chief industry relations officer with the Commission for Case Manager Certification in this episode of the podcast. The work can also prevent accidents or injuries that prompt leaves of absence. Hear what employers can do to embrace the concept and construct of SDOH to improve employee health, wellness, and safety.Resources:Ad...
2024-03-1428 minAbsence Management PerspectivesEmployers Acknowledge Shared Responsibility for Employee Mental Health“There’s never been a more compelling business case for investing in mental health than there is now,” says Bryon Bass, CLMS, CEO, DMEC. Hear Bass discuss takeaways from the 2024 DMEC Virtual Mental Health Conference with Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, DMEC director of education programs, and Jess Dudley, CLMS, CPDM, DMEC education manager, in this podcast episode. The conference, which was sponsored by the Marsh McLennan Agency, highlighted employer case studies, business case tips, and resources galore! Listen in for details! Resources:DMEC Mental Health ResourcesA Four-Part Framework for a Mental Health-Friendly WorkplaceHow to Create Mentall...
2024-02-2243 minAbsence Management PerspectivesSimilarities Between Dating and Job Interviews: Corporate Culture RevelationsNora Burns, founder and chief curiosity officer of The Leadership Experts, shares findings from her Undercover Candidate research, some of which she describes as horrifying! Listen in to hear this dynamic HR executive turned consultant talk about the cost of culture in advance of her keynote presentation at the 2024 DMEC FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance Conference March 25-28. Resources noted:Redefining Culture and Its Costs: Undercover Project Perspectives, a Q&A with Nora Burns 2024 DMEC FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance Conference March 25-28 in Dallas, TexasThe Leadership ExpertsDMEC
2024-02-0827 minAbsence Management PerspectivesAre You Controlling the Absence and Disability Management Message?Does your organization consider leave as an event or a part of the employment process? Your answer might determine more than you think! Listen in as DMEC education team experts Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP; and Jess Dudley, CLMS, CPDM, discuss how controlling the message of employee absence can be a deciding factor in a program's success! The two discuss how employers can develop a return-to-work program that not only outlines policies but encourages grace in employee interactions and helps team members stay at work and return to work when they are able to do so.
2024-01-2526 minAbsence Management PerspectivesCould Well-Intentioned Efforts to Protect Employees with Mental Health Issues Hurt More Than Help?Employers can create mentally healthy workplaces. One key component is talking with employees about potential solutions to help reduce workload or stress instead of acting independently to protect them; actions that could be misconstrued and cause more harm than good. In this episode Paula Allen, global leader and senior vice president of Research and Client Insights for TELUS Health, offers insights and tips to help identify and mitigate mental health risks in the workplace, equip managers with the information and skills they need, and access the right resources when employees need them most. Listen in for details, and read t...
2023-12-1426 minAbsence Management PerspectivesA New Benefits Baseline: PFML Puts States in Absence & Disability Management BusinessIt is increasingly important for employers to participate in policy conversations about state paid family and medical leave implementation to ensure their voices are heard, says Tracy Marshall, BSN, RN, CCM, CDMS, SHRM-SCP, division director, Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) division, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Listen in for details about FAMLI, the value of more employers engaging in the rule-making process, perspectives shared during an employer roundtable discussion Marshall facilitated during the 2023 DMEC Annual Conference, and more.Resources:FAMLI websiteFAMLI Resources for Employers2024 DMEC FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance ConferenceDMEC Resources
2023-11-0820 minAbsence Management PerspectivesCan Restricted Duty Help Employees Return to Work Sooner?Unanswered questions and confusion about restricted duty (who is eligible, when should it be recommended, and what an employer's responsibilities are) can delay an employee's return to work, says Tracie DeFreitas, a program leader and director of training, services, and outreach for the Job Accommodation Network. Get insights and perspectives in this episode!JAN resources referenced in this episode:Light duty: https://askjan.org/topics/liduty.cfmStay at Work/Return to Work: https://askjan.org/topics/return.cfmPregnancy: https://askjan.org/disabilities/Pregnancy.cfmEmployer-provided Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws...
2023-10-2526 minAbsence Management PerspectivesUsing Process as a Buffer for Emotional Disability DiscussionsStrong absence and disability management processes empower employers and help support employees during emotional times, explains Rachel Shaw, president/principal consultant, Shaw HR Consulting. Data can provide a life vest during emotional discussions when employees seek accommodations for disabilities and performance issues muddy the waters. DMEC resources mentioned during the podcast:At the Crossroads of Performance Management and Disability: Using the Right Tool for the JobDMECommunities, an online member networking and discussion platform DMEC Resources
2023-09-2827 minAbsence Management Perspectives"Record-Scratch" Moments from the 2023 DMEC Annual ConferenceListen in as DMEC subject matter experts share takeaways and favorite moments from the 2023 DMEC Annual Conference. From inspiring keynote speakers to breaking news about psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness, and important reminders about the meaningful work absence managers do, hear what resonated with Bryon Bass, CLMS, incoming DMEC CEO; Kristin Jones, CLMS, DMEC director of education; and Jess Dudley, CLMS, DMEC education manager.Resources mentioned during this episode:The four live sessions (plus one recorded session) that will be shared during the 2023 DMEC Virtual Conference Sept. 20 have been selected and published! Learn more and r...
2023-09-0733 minAbsence Management PerspectivesEmployers Advised to Keep ‘Eyes Wide Open’ as PFML Laws EvolveHow will an increasing number of paid family and medical leave (PFML), which vary by state, influence the future of employee benefits? Listen in to this episode with Terri L. Rhodes, CCMP, CLMS, CPDM, MBA, CEO, DMEC, and Breanna Scott, CLMS, senior product manager, paid statutory leave for New York Life Insurance Company, for details, practical tips, and insights on industry trends.DMEC resources unlocked for podcast listeners:What Does Your Paid Leave Program Say About You As An Employer?Does Offering a Private PFML Plan Make Sense?
2023-08-1028 minAbsence Management PerspectivesRisk Management for the Future of WorkIdentifying and embracing differences among four generations in the workplace is essential for employer success, explains Raven Solomon, CEO of Raven Solomon Enterprises, and keynote speaker for the 2023 DMEC Annual Conference. Hear Raven discuss the business strategy to pursuing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that encourages a sense of belonging and ensures accessibility in this episode of the DMEC podcast.Read the Q&A with Raven Solomon.Hear Raven Solomon's keynote presentation during the 2023 DMEC Annual Conference.Read the article Raven mentions in this episode, "Six Things You Need to Know in order to Effectively Lead Gen...
2023-07-2723 minAbsence Management PerspectivesCreating More Effective Return-to-Work PathwaysHow can employers create an environment that encourages employees to return to work when possible? Kerri Wizner, MPH, Assistant Director of Epidemiology for MDGuidelines, and Dr. Keemia Vaghef, PhD, Director of Analytics Consulting for Alight Leave Solutions, share insights and recommendations in this episode, which elaborates on concepts discussed in their @Work magazine article "The ROI of Shifting the Curve Toward Optimum Durations.“ Listeners will also hear from W. Shane Journeay PhD, MPH, MD, FRCPC, BC-Occ Med, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Occupational Medicine, who shares a valuable provider perspective. Related DMEC ResourcesThe ROI of Shifting the Cur...
2023-07-1326 min
LIIKENNEPODIISI75 - DMEC-osakilpailu Suomessa myös kesällä 2024Jakson alussa Leiska ja Muumi kävivät läpi historiallisen ensimmäisen Suomessa ajetun DMEC-osakilpailun kaikkine fiiliksineen ja käänteineen. Seuraavaksi Leiska otti jutulle Jarkko Jylhän, jonka esitys Härmässä oli todella vakuuttavaa.Sitten jutulle saapui suoraan Härmästä Niko Määttälä kertomaan miten on DMEC-tapahtuman purku sujunut ja vahvisti sen huhun, että myös ensi kesänä Suomessa ajetaan DMEC-osakilpailu.Loppupuolella taas Leiskan seuraksi palasi Muumi ja aiheena oli tulevan viikonlopun Hyvinkään Drift SM osakilpailu.Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen, Juha "Muumi" Vehviläinen, Jarkko Jylhä ja Niko Määttälä...
2023-07-125h 01LIIKENNEPODIISI74 - FDS Seinäjoki kooste, DMEC Suomi ennakkoJakson alussa Leiska ja Muumi ottivat puheeksi viime viikonloppuna ajetun FDS-sarjan toisen osakilpailun, joka ajettiin Seinäjoen tutulla Routakallion radalla. Osion lopulla Leiska haastatteli osakilpailun kolme parasta, joista kaksi osallistuvat myös tulevan viikonlopun historialliseen DMEC-osakilpailuun.Toinen osio jaksossa itseoikeutetusti pyhitettiin kautta aikojen ensimmäisen Suomessa järjestettävän DMEC-osakilpailun ennakkoon. Suomikuskit olivat todella kiireisiä, mutta melkein kaikilta saatiin tuoreet kuulumiset tiistailta millä mallilla kisaan valmistautuminen on. Myös Kalle Rovanperä sai mahtumaan kiireiseen aikatauluunsa sen verran aikaa, että nauhoitti ääniterveiset Liikennepodiisin kuulijoille.Jakson loppupuolella Leiska otti oikein puhelua erikoismies Koskiniemelle ja kyseli miten hänen valmist...
2023-07-054h 41Absence Management PerspectivesEqualizing Mental and Physical Health in the WorkplaceSetting expectations with managers that employee health and wellness (physical and mental) are part of their responsibilities and training them to identify and address issues early will become increasingly important, says Dr. Kristin Tugman, vice president of health and productivity and holistic wellness for Prudential. She offers guidance and suggestions for how employers can equalize mental and physical health in the workplace in this podcast episode.Get additional context and context from Dr. Tugman in this Q&A: Time for Change: Employers Can Help Turn the Tide with Mental Health Awareness and TreatmentDMEC
2023-06-2623 minLIIKENNEPODIISI70 - DMEC kisaennakko ja FDS sarja- ja kisaennakkoLuova tauko on ohi ja Leiska on palannut omalle paikalleen ja kaikki on niin kuin ennen vai onko?Jakson alussa Leiska otti jutulle ansiokkaasti tuurauksen hoitaneen Markus Marteliuksen ja kaverukset kävivät läpi miten tuuraus meni ja miten Markuksen matka somessa on mennyt, kun takana on ensimmäinen vuosi. Sen lisäksi puhuttiin ja spekuloitiin erinäisiä driftingsarjoja ja Leiska sai jopa Markuksen mukaansa sivuraiteille. Seuraavana jutulle saapui Muumi ja pöydälle nostettiin DMEC:in Ruotsin kisaennakko ja siitä jatkettiin FPDA:n järjestämän FDS-sarjan kausiennakolla ja Kuopion avausosakilpailun kisaennakolla. Ja luonnollis...
2023-06-074h 45Absence Management PerspectivesWhy Integrating Absence and Disability Management Improves Employee ExperienceBy integrating absence and disability management, employers leverage the information they have more effectively, create more positive employee experiences, and remove undue burdens to access, explains Sara Elder, JD, vice president of operations, Sedgwick. Learn how to protect your absence and disability managers from feeling like air traffic controllers in this episode of the DMEC podcast.
2023-05-2531 minAbsence Management PerspectivesCould "Pause Points" Help Reduce Employer Liability?As managers and supervisors do more with less, adding "pause points" when working with employees and fielding requests for leave and accommodation could help employers avoid liability. Listen in as Kristin Jones, CLMS, PHR, SHRM-CP, DMEC Director of Education Programs; and Jess Dudley, CLMS, CPDM, DMEC Education Manager, discuss the issue.Related resources from DMEC:FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and ManagersDMEC Certification & Training
2023-05-1123 minLIIKENNEPODIISI67 - DMEC Irlanti koosteDrift Masters European Championship alkoi Irlannista, ja suomalaisittan historiallisella tavalla. Tässä jaksossa Markus Marteliuksen kanssa DMEC-kisan asioita puimassa tuttuun tapaan Juha "Muumi" Vehviläinen. Lisäksi Maajussi ja Pisnesmies Mikko Ylöstalo tuo ohjelmaan omat kärkkäät mielipiteensä kisan onnistujista ja epäonnistujista. Äänessä on myös itse sankari, kisan hopealle suorittanut Lauri Heinonen. Lopuksi Markuksen sohvalle saapuu odottamaton yllätysvieras. Linkkivinkit:Markuksen kanavat:https://www.tiktok.com/@markusmarteliushttps://www.youtube.com/@markusmarteliushttps://www.instagram.com/markusmarteliusMuumin instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muumi81Mikko Ylöstalo: https://w...
2023-05-102h 18LIIKENNEPODIISI66 - DMEC 2023 kausiennakkoEhkä maailman kovin drifting-sarja Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC) alkaa taas, ja suomalaisedustus on kovempi kuin koskaan! Markus ja Muumi käyvät läpi sarjan kaikki 50 kuljettajaa, Irlannin kisan villikorttikuskit ja kuulumisia kuullaan sekä suomalaisilta että valituilta irlantilaiskuljettajiltakin. Lopuksi tietysti ennustetaan sekä sarjan, että avauskisan top3 tulokset. Linkkivinkit:Markuksen kanavat:https://www.tiktok.com/@markusmarteliushttps://www.youtube.com/@markusmarteliushttps://www.instagram.com/markusmarteliusMuumin instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muumi81Muut äänessä olevat osapuolet:Dylan Garvey: https://www.instagram.com/dylangarvey26/Lauri Heinonen: https://www.instagr...
2023-05-033h 02Absence Management PerspectivesNeutralizing the Gender Gap with Employer PoliciesIt is increasingly important for employers to assess absence management policies to identify and address inherent bias. This work helps employers become more inclusive and avoid risks, explains Amber Burnap, CLMS, a senior absence consultant with Brown & Brown, in this podcast episode.Learn more in Amber's feature article "To Gender Equity and Beyond" in the Employer Practices Compliance issue of @Work magazine. DMEC unlocked this article for podcast listeners.
2023-04-2721 minAbsence Management Perspectives2023 DMEC Compliance Conference TakeawaysHear DMEC subject matter experts Terri L. Rhodes, Kristin Jones, and Jess Dudley talk about what they learned during the four-day conference, what surprised them, and the valuable resources they’re already using in this episode. And sign up now for the 2023 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference May 3: http://dmec.org/conferences-and-events/compliance-conference/virtual-event/
2023-04-1319 minAbsence Management PerspectivesDeveloping a Culture of Mental HealthPuget Sound Energy has registered unprecedented engagement with its mental health and wellness programs. Learn how they design offerings, customize programs to align with company culture, and use data to gauge success. And read an article in @Work magazine that highlights this success and has been unlocked for listeners: http://bit.ly/3SSrlnL
2023-03-0924 minAbsence Management PerspectivesTips to Master HR Tech and Capitalize on DataTechnology can be a valuable asset for absence and disability management professionals, who align expectations among team members and build plans for reasonable goals. Learn how to make the most of technology in this podcast episode that elaborates on concepts shared in the Technology & Innovation issue of DMEC's @Work magazine. We've unlocked the column "Integration Technology 101: Master the Basics for a Better Leave Experience" so listeners get the full story.
2023-02-2324 minAbsence Management PerspectivesEncourage Employees to be "Fearlessly Authentic"Hear how employers can encourage employees to show up as their "whole selves" at work, create supportive environments, and recognize the value of lived experience. One key: Be honest about failures, share details about goals, and always be transparent, advises Jamira Burley, an award-winning social impact advisor and strategic initiatives lead for worldwide education at a large technology company. Burley is the keynote speaker for the 2023 DMEC FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance Conference. Her presentation "Fearlessly Authentic: The Story of Self" is scheduled for March 28 in Orlando, Fla.Resources:A Q&A with Jamira Burley: Redefining the...
2023-02-0930 minLIIKENNEPODIISI53 - Suomen DMEC-osakilpailu PowerParkissaPitkällisen odotuksen jälkeen se on julkaistu. Suomen DMEC-osakilpailu ajetaan PowerParkissa. Mika Salo Circuitin rataan rakennetaan keväällä drifting-käyttöön suunniteltu osuus, jossa kisa heinäkuussa ajetaan.Jaksoon vieraaksi saatiin Sebastian Jansson, joka avasi paljon uutta kisasta ja sen järjestelyistä. Jaksossa käytiin läpi lippujen hinnat, mitä eroa niissä on ja mitä ne sisältävät. Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Sebastian JanssonJakson linkkivinkit:https://www.instagram.com/venetsiadriftingYhteistyössä:Cartec Shop - koodilla #liikennepodiisi 10% alennus - https://cartecshop.fi/FPDA - Suomen laadukkain...
2023-02-011h 13Absence Management PerspectivesWhich Laws Apply to Pregnancy Accommodation Requests?What's the best way to protect employers and provide for employees who are pregnant? "Avoid lawsuits," advises Marjory Robertson, Esq., assistant vice president and senior counsel for Sun Life, in this episode of Absence Management Perspectives: A DMEC Podcast. The topic is especially timely with new legislation that requires employers with at least 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. The issue of how (and whether) to accommodate pregnant workers could get easier for employers once the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act become effective June 27, 2023. Listen in to this...
2023-01-2622 minLIIKENNEPODIISI51 - Teemu Taipalmaan tarina ja väliaikatietoja DMEC- ja SM-kalentereistaTeemu Taipalmaa on ajanut driftingissä kilpaa vasta vuodesta 2020, mutta jo ensimmäisenä vuonna hän oli Pro2-sarjan hopealla. Mitä ennen sitä ja sen jälkeen on nuoren miehen elämässä tapahtunut? Ja mikä uusi auto on rakenteilla tallissa ja mitä sillä on tarkoitus tehdä ensi kesänä?(1:06:10) Jakson loppupuolella saatiin jutulle myös Sebastian Jansson, joka avasi vähän mikä DMEC-kalenterin lopullisessa julkaisussa kestää. Ja myös se tuli tietoon koska Suomen DMEC-osakilpailun liput tulee myyntiin ja kuinka paljon ne maksaa. Lisäksi oli puhetta SM-sarjan aikatauluista ja Radalle.comin järjestämästä drifting-sarjasta kesälle 20...
2023-01-181h 22Absence Management PerspectivesA Monumental Task: Complying with “Safe Leave” Laws and Supporting EmployeesTracking the growing number of “safe leave” laws, an umbrella term that applies to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws, could be a full-time job for human resources and absence management specialists, say legal experts from Matrix Absence Management, who provide resources and guidance in this episode.Additional resources mentioned in the episode:A Better Balance State Leave Laws Relating to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and StalkingLeave for Domestic Violence Victims Best Practices Checklist
2023-01-1231 minAbsence Management PerspectivesCreating Cultures of Inclusivity and BelongingEmployers get a unique and valuable insider perspective on how they can encourage a feeling of belonging in their workplaces, and how those efforts lead to more collaborative environments that tap into the rich experiences and differences of employees. Get insights into how differences make teams stronger and more resilient and ways (and resources) to encourage open and honest dialogue, embrace differences, and build stronger relationships.Resource links:• https://drnancydome.com/• https://epocheducation.com/
2022-12-0832 minAbsence Management PerspectivesRevisiting the Value of People SkillsConfronted with massive change and instability, savvy employers will focus on people skills and the core tenets of what leadership means, says Debra Dupree, Psy.D., chief executive officer of Relationships At Work. An absence management consultant and mediation specialist, Dupree recommends that employers invest more in training and education for managers to ensure their actions align with the organization's mission, vision, and values, and that they update policies and procedures to be more inclusive.Read the Q&A in the Healthcare And Wellness issue of @Work magazine: http://dmec.org/2022/11/20/industry-qa-a-different-mindset-to-ensure-inclusive-environments/
2022-11-2115 minAbsence Management PerspectivesMinding the Absence Management Knowledge GapWhile compliance questions continue to top the list for integrated absence management professionals, DMEC education experts discuss trends they're seeing and what that says about an increasing knowledge gap that can put employers at risk.
2022-11-1722 minLIIKENNEPODIISI41 - DMEC osakilpailu Suomeen 2023Usko tai älä. Drift Masters European Championship -sarjan osakilpailu ajetaan ensi heinäkuussa Suomessa. Tämän viikon jakson alussa käytiin Niko Määttälän kanssa läpi viime viikonlopun driftingin lajipäivän sisältöä ja sen lisäksi julkistettiin FPDA:n järjestämän FDS-sarjan uudistettu kalenteri, kun siihen tuli muutoksia DMEC-kisan ajankohdan takia.Jakson toisella puoliskolla jutulle otettiin Sebastian Jansson, mies joka on tehnyt reppu selässä vuosia pyyteetöntä taustatyötä Venetsia Driftingin taustoilla. Sebu avaa paremmin miten paljon on pitänyt tehdä töitä, jotta suomalaisten drifting-fanien suuri haave saatiin toteutettu...
2022-11-091h 32Absence Management PerspectivesReimagining Employee Health Pays OffAn innovative, integrated approach to population health has improved employee engagement (four-fold), reduced short-term disability days, and saved close to $2,000 per episode at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC. Listen in for details from Kristen Hasley, Senior Director of Health and Productivity Integration and Maria Henderson, Vice President of Workforce Health Strategy and Innovation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC.
2022-10-2740 minAbsence Management PerspectivesSupporting Employees and Staying Compliant Amid a Tsunami of Leave LawsAbsence management professionals are faced with an increasingly challenging landscape of paid family and medical leave laws and paid sick and safe laws. Get tips and tools for ways you can support employees and stay compliant.
2022-10-1326 minLIIKENNEPODIISI36 - Driftingin DMEC-kausi pakettiin kuusiäänisestiDMEC-kauden 2022 viimeinen kisakooste ja samalla kausikooste käytiin läpi tarkasti ja pitkästi. Aluksi Leiska ja Muumi kävivät kisan ja kauden omasta näkökulmasta läpi. Sen jälkeen Leiska otti jutulle vuorotellen kaikki suomalaiset sarjan ajaneet kuskit. Selvisikö Juha Rintasen uusi auto? Mitä Henri Haanpää tekee ensi kaudella? Millainen on Mikan Keski-Korven uusi auto? Millä Lauri Heinonen meinaa tehdä lisää voimaa kilpuriinsa? Vastaukset näihin ja moniin muihin kysymyksiin selviää kuuntelemalla viikon jakso.Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenViikon vieraat:(2:26:25) Juha Rintanen(3:13:40) Henri Haanpää(3:54:15) Mi...
2022-10-055h 40LIIKENNEPODIISI35 - DMEC-kauden finaaliennakkoViikon jaksossa Leiska ja Muumi ennakoivat DMEC-kauden finaalikisan lähtökohdat. Käytiin läpi sarjatilannetta niin yleisesti kuin suomalaiskuskien näkökulmista, unohtamatta suomalaiskuskien ennakko-odotuksia. Sivuraiteillakin käytiin ja miten petanque liittyy tähän kaikkeen? Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenYhteistyössä:FPDA - Suomen laadukkainta driftingiä - https://fpda.infoPodcastin nettisivut - https://leiska.fi/#podcastLiikennepodiisi Facebookissa - www.facebook.com/LIIKENNEPODIISILeiska Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leiska.fiLeiska Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leiskafi/Leiska TikTok - h...
2022-09-281h 27Absence Management PerspectivesBucketing Paid Leaves Gives Employees More Flexibility and SupportMore employers are questioning how they create time away programs that are meaningful to employee populations of all ages and backgrounds. Listen in as Ali Schaafsma, senior absence consultant with Brown and Brown Strategic Non-Medical Solutions, and Rachel Foster, lead specialist II with CHG Healthcare, talk about how bucketing leaves can empower employees to take the time they need to maintain a work-life balance in this episode of Absence Management Perspectives: A DMEC Podcast.
2022-09-1541 minAbsence Management PerspectivesTo Test or Not: Employers Question Value of Including Marijuana in Drug PanelsEmployers are in a tough position when it comes to whether they can (or should) test employees for marijuana use. A key question is what they learn from the tests, which are limited, and whether they're better served with investments in supervisor training to ensure safe work environments. Listen in to this dynamic conversation between Terri L. Rhodes, DMEC CEO, and Kathryn Russo, an attorney with Jackson Lewis P.C., who helps employers avoid legal potholes.
2022-08-2531 minLIIKENNEPODIISI30 - Drifting SM Seinäjoki ja DMEC Ferropolis ja niiden kisojen tarinatViime viikonloppuna ajettiin Seinäjoella Driftingin SM kauden viides osakilpailu. Sen lisäksi Saksassa ajettiin niin ikään DMEC-kauden viides osakilpailu. Leiska ja Muumi ensin kävivät kisat läpi keskenään ja sen jälkeen vuoroon pääsivät kaikki DMEC-kisaan osallistuneet suomalaiset. Ja jakson loppuksi vielä soitettiin Seinäjoen kisan tuhkimotarinan päätähdelle Jarkko Jylhälle. Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenVierailijat: Mika Keski-Korpi, Lauri Heinonen, Henri Haanpää, Juha Rintanen ja Jarkko JylhäYhteistyössä:FPDA - Suomen laadukkainta driftingiä - https://fpda.infoPodcastin nettisivut...
2022-08-247h 12Absence Management PerspectivesCustomized Therapy Helps Employees with Long COVID Return to WorkA story of rehabilitation and recovery from Long COVID: An employer representative, physical therapist, and employee share an inside look at what's working in Minnesota.
2022-08-1828 minLIIKENNEPODIISI27 - DMEC Latvia kooste - Leiska, Muumi ja 7 veljestäViime viikonloppuna ajettiin Latviassa kauden neljäs DMEC-sarjan osakilpailu. Leiska ja Muumi ensin kävivät kisan läpi keskenään ja sen jälkeen vuoroon pääsivät kaikki kisaan osallistuneet suomalaiset. Ja tarinaahan riitti. Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenVierailijat: Ville Kaukonen, Niko Määttälä, Teemu Peltola, Mika Keski-Korpi, Lauri Heinonen, Henri Haanpää ja Juha RintanenYhteistyössä:FPDA - Suomen laadukkainta driftingiä - https://fpda.infoPodcastin nettisivut - https://leiska.fi/#podcastLiikennepodiisi Facebookissa - www.facebook.com/LIIKENNEPODIISILeiska Facebook - https...
2022-08-036h 26Absence Management PerspectivesA 30-Year Journey: DMEC Celebrates the Evolution of Integrated Absence ManagementHear one insider's perspective on how "total absence management" has evolved and now reflects responsibility for anything that affects employee productivity. "This is a whole new frontier," says Debby Kweller, an entrepreneur and long-time DMEC member. Get a bird's eye perspective on how the world of absence management has changed in the last 30 years, and the reason why this role is now in the spotlight for employers of all sizes.
2022-07-2814 minLIIKENNEPODIISI26 - Latvian DMEC ennakkoa ja Teemu Peltolan ja Niko Määttälän kuulumisetEnsi viikonloppuna Latvian Riikassa ajetaan kauden neljäs DMEC:in osakilpailu ja tämän viikon jakso keskittyy siihen. Leiska ja Muumi käyvät ensin läpi sarjatilannetta ja sitten ennakoivat aiemmin kaudella ajaneet suomalaiskuskit. Sen jälkeen Leiska haastatteli Teemu Peltolan ja Niko Määttälän, jotka osallistuvat kauden ensimmäiseen DMEC-kisaan.Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenVierailijat: Teemu Peltola ja Niko MäättäläYhteistyössä:FPDA - Suomen laadukkainta driftingiä - https://fpda.infoPodcastin nettisivut - https://leiska.fi/#podcastLiikennepodiisi Fac...
2022-07-273h 03Absence Management PerspectivesA Lesson in Passion & Perseverance: DMEC Celebrates 30 YearsGet the inside story about how DMEC was founded 30 years ago and the secrets to its ongoing success, which might surprise (and delight) you, from Terri Rhodes, CCMP, CLMS, CPDM, MBA, CEO, DMEC, and Marcia Carruthers, DMEC cofounder.
2022-07-1432 minLIIKENNEPODIISI23 - DMEC Ruotsista Drift SM KalajoelleMammuttien mammutissa kahdeksanäänisesti driftingiä. Ensin tuoreet kuulumiset Ruotsin DMEC-kisan fiilikset suoraan kaikilta kuudelta suomalaiskuskilta ja sen jälkeen Leiska laittaa Muumin kanssa kauden kolmannen driftingin SM-kisan ennakon pakettiin unohtamatta TOP3 veikkauksia niin lajitteluun kuin kaavioonkin. Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenVierailijat: (2:28) Ville Kaukonen(30:47) Mika Keski-Korpi(53:14) Lauri Heinonen(1:23:26) Juha Pöytälaakso(1:56:37) Henri Haanpää(2:27:06) Juha Rintanen(3:00:25) Leiska ja Muumi DMEC-kooste ja Kalajoen ennakkoYhteistyössä:FPDA - Suomen laadukkainta driftingiä - https://fpda.infoPodcastin nettisivut - https://leiska.fi/#podc...
2022-07-064h 27Absence Management PerspectivesEmployees Expect More From Employers: The Role of Education and Training in RetentionEmployer investments in education and training lead to greater employee satisfaction and retention as well as stronger organizations overall, explains Kristin Jones, DMEC's director of education. Listen in to this episode for insights about how the world of education has changed and why employers need to invest as much in retention efforts as they do in recruitment to build and maintain loyalty.
2022-06-2328 minLIIKENNEPODIISI20 - FPDA Drift SM Kuopio kooste, DMEC Itävalta ennakkoDrifting SM karavaani pysähtyi viime lauantaina Kuopioon kauden toisen osakilpailun merkeissä ja #LIIKENNEPODIISI teki siitä kattavan koosteen. Jakson lopulla käytiin vielä neljän suomalaiskuskin ennakkoajatuksia läpi kauden toisen DMEC-osakilpailun suhteen, joka ajetaan tulevana viikonloppuna Itävallan teknisellä radalla.Äänessä Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenPodcastin nettisivut - https://leiska.fi/#podcastSeuraa meitä Facebookissa - www.facebook.com/LIIKENNEPODIISIPodcastin graafinen ilme - Wiisas Crew - https://wiisas.fi/Support the show
2022-06-152h 15Absence Management PerspectivesEmployers See Opportunities Amid Waves of PFL and PFML LawsWhile challenging to implement, paid family leave (PFL) and paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws provide employers with an opportunity to revise benefits and policies to ensure equity and fairness, and to attract and retain talent. Listen in to this episode as Terri L. Rhodes, DMEC chief executive officer, talks with Jessica Bolar, product manager for The Standard; and Regina Stringer, director of integrated absence management for Walmart about the challenges to tracking and implementing these laws as well as some of the silver linings they’ve seen.
2022-06-0934 minAbsence Management PerspectivesEmployers Can Support and Encourage Employee Mental Health and Well-BeingSupporting mental health and wellness is a priority for employers that are seeing an increase in people dying from "diseases of despair." Dr. Dan Jolivet, a psychologist and workplace possibilities practice consultant for The Standard, offers practical tips and guidance for employers that want to invest in the mental health and wellness of their employees, and how they can measure success. He talks about trauma-informed care, peer groups, ways to prepare managers, and how to ensure that employees know about and access resources. This podcast expands on issues Dr. Jolivet covers in his @Work magazine article including trauma-informed management...
2022-05-2635 minAbsence Management PerspectivesTrends in Employer Leave Management: 11 Years of PerspectivesTerri Rhodes, CEO of DMEC, discusses findings and trends illustrated by the 11th Annual DMEC Employer Leave Management Survey with Karen English, senior vice president of Spring Consulting, an Alera Group Company.
2022-05-1230 minLIIKENNEPODIISI15 - Drift SM ja DMEC kauden avauskisojen koosteetKauden ensimmäiset osakilpailut driftingin SM- ja EM-sarjassa on ajettu, niin #LIIKENNEPODIISI teki kisoista koostelähetyksen kuultavaksi. Pääosassa SM-sarja, mutta jaksossa myös keskustellaan DMEC-sarjasta.Äänessä Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Juha "Muumi" VehviläinenPodcastin nettisivut - https://leiska.fi/#podcastSeuraa meitä Facebookissa - www.facebook.com/LIIKENNEPODIISIPodcastin graafinen ilme - Wiisas Crew - https://wiisas.fi/Support the show
2022-05-111h 52Absence Management PerspectivesDoes Electronic Performance Monitoring Help or Hurt Employers?While there’s a common belief that electronic performance monitoring (EPM) can improve productivity, this podcast provides a human resources perspective on the technology while weighing its benefits and detriments. EPM can have significant benefits for employers “when used with a degree of balance,” explains Coy Hillstead, EdD, DMEC member, in this episode.
2022-04-2826 minAbsence Management PerspectivesEncouraging Leadership for Early CareeristsListen in as Erin Ludy, director of absence management for Mercyhealth, shares the impressive work that earned her the DMEC Emerging Leader Award in 2021, the value of acknowledging the hard work that goes into creating successful absence management programs, and how she defines leadership.
2022-04-2715 minAbsence Management PerspectivesIntersectionality: A Valuable Tool to Normalize Disability in the WorkplaceIn this episode you'll get insights about intersectionality, a valuable tool that helps absence management professionals guide employees with disabilities through the return-to-work process. Pilar Vélez, a DMEC member and ADA Program Manager and Global Benefits Program Manager with Intel Corporation, provides a uniquely valuable perspective that is both moving and inspirational. DMEC has unlocked the article she wrote about intersectionality for @Work magazine to provide additional context: http://dmec.org/2021/11/16/employer-perspective-intersectionality-and-disability/.
2022-04-1426 minAbsence Management PerspectivesThe Secret to Success with ADA & COVID-19: Agility and InnovationThe first episode of "Absence Management Perspectives: A DMEC Podcast" offers insights into how absence management professionals have kept pace with high demand for Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation requests prompted by COVID-19. Listen in as Terri L. Rhodes, CEO of Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC), chats with industry experts about the volume of claims, coping mechanisms, and the agility and innovation that has kept professionals' heads above water during this difficult time. Guests include DeShawna Manley, a national benefits director for PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Bryon Bass, senior vice president of workforce absence for Sedgwick.
2022-03-3131 min
DMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastDMEC Career Tech Teacher Leads LDC Roll-outMr. Toby Craver, Agriculture Instructor at Oden High School in the Ouachita River School District, spoke to a live studio audience at the Arkansas Educational Television Network about his experiences delivering Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC), the state's professional development procedure for delivering Common Core standards in high schools.
2014-03-1417 minDMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastLDC & CTE: Reading, Writing, CollaboratingPresentation from SREB's Common Core State Networking Conference in Charlotte, NC, July 2013. Educators from the DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative explain how they used LDC and technology to deliver the new standards while remaining true to their CTE content.
2013-07-2555 minDMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastWriting ReviserUsing Writing Reviser as a way for students to edit their own work before submitting.
2013-01-0434 min
DMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastTeaching High School StudentsThis is a recording of a session I did with a group of Secondary Tech Center teachers. These are college instructors that are asked to teach high school students and sometimes both have an incomplete understanding of each other with regard to expectations. During this session, I cover a few key aspects to earning cooperation and effort from high school students.
2012-02-2745 min
DMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastSAM 2007 WorkshopThis episode is a recording of a SAM 2007 training held here at DMEC on February 1st. SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) is a proficiency-based assessment and training environment for Microsoft® Office. SAM offers instructors a choice of the way they want to use our content. Students are continually engaged in their learning. SAM is part of a Perkins project within the DMEC Consortium schools aimed at increasing the passage rate of IC3.
2012-02-151h 31DMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastLiteracy in CTE: Episode 2Highlights from "But I'm Not a Reading Teacher: Strategies for Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas" by Amy Benjamin. Followed by useful graphic organizers for content vocabulary. Modeling reading strategies by using the highlight feature on the Kindle app for iPad and PC. Introduction to Literacy Design Collaborative and Accelerated Reader in CTE classrooms.
2012-01-3052 minDMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastMake Reading Resources Easy to Find With RSSThe information you want can be delivered to you by using RSS feeds in your classroom Wiki. There's no need to spend hours of your extra time searching for articles or blogs for your students to read - RSS feeds send the information to you and you have control of what information reaches your students.
2012-01-1807 minDMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastExtend Your Classroom with WikispacesThe first episode illustrates how to create a Wikispace. Other episodes will illustrate how to use it for effectiveness in the classroom and outside the school walls.
2012-01-1805 minDMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastClassroom Walk Through "Look Fors" Part 1: Focus on Curriculum
2011-10-2809 minDMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastUsing the Kindle App on iPadThis episode demonstrates how we will go about setting up e-books on your iPad and the use of the Kindle app as we continue to focus on Literacy in the CT classroom.
2011-10-2115 min2011-10-1213 minDMEC Career & Technical Education PodcastLiteracy in CTE: Episode 1This is the beginning. The starting point for selecting non-fiction for your classroom. The next step to be included is the creation of test questions for your Accelerated Reader program.
2011-09-0107 min