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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

Driftpodden195. Dmec SpanienEfter en massa sjukdom och teknikstrul så är vi tillbaka. Vi har kikat på DMEC Spanien och kör en genomgång av tävlingen. Vi surrar även om en massa annat skit och löser världens alla problem som vanligt. Avsnittet presenteras för sista gången i ett obetalt samarbete med OnlyHank. Medverkande: Henrik Andersson, Robban StrandbergFrånvarande Christer Hägglund.Redigering och slutmix: Robban StrandbergOmslagsfoto: DMEC. Support till showen http://supporter.acast.com/driftpodden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2025-05-252h 04

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 min

Absence 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...2025-03-1732 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Driftpodden180. Vi laddar för DMEC, Gatebil och eftersnackar lite SMI det här avsnittet börjar vi med att snacka ned första deltävlingen i Swedish Drift Championship på Mittsverigebanan. Vad var bra? Kördes det som förväntat? Vad var mindre bra? Vi försöker täcka in det mesta. Sedan snackar vi också ned senaste Formula Drift-deltävlingen som enligt mina två blinda grävlingar till kollegor ska ha varit riktigt sevärd... Vi vänder blicken framåt till helgens Gatebil på Mantorp Park, DMEC på Mondello Park och som avslutning pratar vi lite om saker som hänt. Avsnittet presenteras i obetalt...2024-06-131h 22

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 10

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 01

LIIKENNEPODIISI74 - 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 41

Absence 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 min

Driftpodden158. Eftersnack DMEC FällforsVi tar hela avsnittet till att plocka ned DMEC-tävlingen på Fällfors. Hur gick det för svenskarna? Vilka överraskade? Vilka floppade? Publiceras redan idag torsdag för att alla som är på väg till Gatebil Mantorp Park ska komma i stämning! Medverkande: Henrik Andersson, Christer Hägglund, Robban StrandbergRedigering och slutmix: Robban StrandbergOmslagsfoto: DMECSupport till showen http://supporter.acast.com/driftpodden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-151h 23

Driftpodden156. FD Orlando och uppsnack NDC, DMEC, med meraI det här avsnittet pratar vi om hur Formula Drift Orlando slutade. Vi pratar om det norska mästerskapet, NDC, som är nära förestående, liksom Cash Grab Drift Days på Sundsvall Raceway och frikörning på Lidköping Drifttrack. Vi går även igenom hela listan med wild cards till DMEC på Fällfors. Mycket nöje! Medverkande: Henrik Andersson, Christer Hägglund, Robban StrandbergRedigering och slutmix: Robban StrandbergOmslagsfoto: DMECSupport till showen http://supporter.acast.com/driftpodden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2023-06-021h 02

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Driftpodden144. Årets DMEC- och SM-säsongerI det här avsnittet tittar vi på kalendrar, dels för det stora europeiska mästerskapet DMEC, Drift Masters, och dels för vår nationella mästerskapsserie, som består av klasserna SM, RM och JSM. Medverkande: Henrik Andersson, Christer Hägglund, Robban StrandbergRedigering och slutmix: Robban StrandbergOmslagsfoto: Robban StrandbergSupport till showen http://supporter.acast.com/driftpodden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-171h 04

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI53 - 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 13

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI51 - 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 22

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI41 - 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 32

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI36 - 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 40

LIIKENNEPODIISI35 - 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 27

Absence 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 min

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI30 - 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 12

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI27 - 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 26

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI26 - 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 03

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI23 - 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 27

Absence 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 min

LIIKENNEPODIISI20 - 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 15