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March 20, 2023
Ruth Leggett, CEO, Ireland, Sedgwick, and Angela Hornby, director of capability, Australia, Sedgwick
Pressure-proofing the workforce for 2023

Though the workforce upheaval sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and other global factors has begun to subside somewhat, employers will surely continue to feel tremors in 2023 and likely beyond. Seismic business, social and political shifts are still s…

March 20, 2023 by Ruth Leggett, CEO, Ireland, Sedgwick, and Angela Hornby, director of capability, Australia, Sedgwick
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February 21, 2023
Richard Lumby BA (Hons); G Dip (Law); BDMA Ins Tech
liability technical and audit manager, Sedgwick International UK
Navigating vicarious liability in the UK

The recent decision in Steven Kennedy v Sheldon Inns Ltd (t/a The Kings Arms) [2022] involving an altercation at a pub has added to the library of decisions regarding vicarious liability. There is little doubt the insurance industry has contributed…

February 21, 2023 by Richard Lumby BA (Hons); G Dip (Law); BDMA Ins Tech , liability technical and audit manager, Sedgwick International UK
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February 09, 2023
Scotty Benton, VP, workers’ compensation practice; Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy; Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant; and Rich Wirth, SVP, risk services
Drug use in the workplace: Know the facts

The statistics regarding drug use among the American workforce are alarming. Drugs can adversely affect a person’s judgment, reaction time, attentiveness, dexterity, cognitive function, productivity and more. It’s not hard to imagine how an employee …

February 09, 2023 by Scotty Benton, VP, workers’ compensation practice; Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy; Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant; and Rich Wirth, SVP, risk services
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February 07, 2023
Mara Petrovsky, SVP of colleague experience and Josh Smith, head of global talent management
Continuing education seen as a "must have" among employees

Supporting an atmosphere of learning by offering ongoing professional development opportunities enables employees to keep their skills sharp, gain new proficiencies, and enjoy personal and professional growth. For employers, providing access to corpo…

February 07, 2023 by Mara Petrovsky, SVP of colleague experience and Josh Smith, head of global talent management
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November 15, 2022
Lisa Orr, senior human factors consultant and Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant
Workplace safety: reducing injury risks for first-year employees

A core principle in risk services, one of the most effective ways to support employee safety and well-being and control workers’ compensation costs is to prevent on-the-job injuries from occurring in the first place. A population group that presents …

November 15, 2022 by Lisa Orr, senior human factors consultant and Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant
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November 10, 2022
Rosemarie McMorris-Alexander, claims operations manager
Finding balance for employees and improving productivity

The pandemic encouraged many workers to reconsider their priorities and attitudes toward their professional and personal lives. As a result, employers were given a unique opportunity to gain insights about how to support their employees. Across indus…

November 10, 2022 by Rosemarie McMorris-Alexander, claims operations manager
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November 04, 2022
Peter Farrelly
managing director - commercial claims services
An inside look: Is the next generation of loss adjusters hiding in plain sight?

The ‘war for talent’ has become one of the most talked-about topics for organisations in every sector. As loss adjusting firms seek to replace top talent who have left due to retirement, higher pay, or a change in career altogether — the questi…

November 04, 2022 by Peter Farrelly, managing director - commercial claims services
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November 03, 2022
Scotty Benton, VP, workers’ compensation practice; Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy; Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant; and Rich Wirth, SVP, risk services
Drug use in the workforce — and what employers can do about it

The statistics regarding drug use among the American workforce are alarming. An estimated one in 12 U.S. workers has a substance use disorder (SUD), and more than half of all adults diagnosed with an SUD are employed full-time. Many more members of t…

November 03, 2022 by Scotty Benton, VP, workers’ compensation practice; Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy; Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant; and Rich Wirth, SVP, risk services
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October 27, 2022
Bryon Bass, SVP, workforce absence, and Adam Morell, AVP, product compliance
Accommodating cognitive limitations in the workplace

We know from scientific studies and anecdotal evidence that “brain fog” is among the most common symptoms of long COVID. According to the Solve Long COVID Initiative, 58% of people with post-COVID symptoms lasting seven months or longer have experien…

October 27, 2022 by Bryon Bass, SVP, workforce absence, and Adam Morell, AVP, product compliance
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October 24, 2022
David Reed
global head of talent acquisition
The future of the Great Resignation: weighing labor market trends as 2023 approaches

Is the “great” part of the Great Resignation over? This is one question that is top of mind for human resources (HR) executives as workers continue to hop job opportunities in search of something better. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporte…

October 24, 2022 by David Reed, global head of talent acquisition
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October 18, 2022
Matthew Cohen - senior vice president, client services and Michelle Hay - global chief people officer
Building organizational culture: putting people first

The past few years have been marked by unprecedented upheaval in the workforce. The pandemic and rising cost of living have led many to reexamine their personal priorities and career goals. Meanwhile, baby boomers transitioning into retirement are le…

October 18, 2022 by Matthew Cohen - senior vice president, client services and Michelle Hay - global chief people officer
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September 28, 2022
Adam Morell, AVP, product compliance, and Bridget Caswell, director, product compliance and statutory administration
No easy feat: administering leave benefits across state lines

There is no federal requirement for U.S. employers to provide paid leave benefits to their employees. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers leave with job protection to eligible employees for qualifying events, employers are not requir…

September 28, 2022 by Adam Morell, AVP, product compliance, and Bridget Caswell, director, product compliance and statutory administration
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August 17, 2022
Scott Alcock
corporate counsel and national human resources manager, New Zealand
The workplace revolution

The competition to attract and retain talent has never been more challenging, and it’s driving a global workplace revolution. The pandemic made everyone think long and hard about what really matters – work-life balance, pay, benefits and career oppor…

August 17, 2022 by Scott Alcock, corporate counsel and national human resources manager, New Zealand
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August 11, 2022
David Reed, global head of talent acquisition and Heather Lawley, global head of DEI & ESG
How to grow with the changing workforce

The labor force is constantly evolving, but the past several years have brought new and unexpected shifts in economic uncertainty, labor force dynamics and new modes of working. It isn’t growing, just a different mix. As the workforce continues to ch…

August 11, 2022 by David Reed, global head of talent acquisition and Heather Lawley, global head of DEI & ESG
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August 10, 2022
Shane O'Dea
head of strategic partnerships and programs, workers compensation
Paving the way for improved recovery and return to work outcomes

When an employee is unable to work due to an illness or injury, early communication is key to improving recovery and return to work outcomes. In fact, research in Australia suggests that when contact is made with an injured worker within the first th…

August 10, 2022 by Shane O'Dea, head of strategic partnerships and programs, workers compensation
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