It is a special time of year that parents look forward to, the start of a new school year. As teachers prepare their classrooms, this is a good a time for school districts and their human resource departments to review their Family and Medical Leave …
In the world of risk management, serving the needs of public entities is often considered to be a distinct discipline. Yet, like their counterparts in the private sector, public entities employ people, own property, manage fleets of vehicles, maintai…
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) will host their annual conference August 14-17 in San Diego, California. As we come together for the event, Sedgwick’s focus is on helping clients and the broader industry imagine what’s possible wi…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced a new national emphasis program to improve workplace safety in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers and high-risk retail establi…
In late January 2023, Auckland experienced record rainfall and flooding. Two weeks later, Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand and was cited as the worst storm to affect the country this century. The upper North Island, Gisborne and the Hawkes Bay areas…
Page 33: Meet several career pioneers who help implement diversity, who leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for a more diverse workforce, and who bring about social change at major STEM companies.
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Link to an entryThere is an underrated threat to employers today that no one is talking about: the game of pickleball. While I am joking about pickleball being a major peril, human resources professionals and organizations should pay attention to the…
Suffering a workplace injury can be a very stressful experience. Going from fully functional to incapacitated in the blink of an eye, combined with angst and uncertainty about the future, makes for a very difficult time for an injured worker. Adding…
Technology has already transformed the claims industry in many ways, and there is great promise for the enhancements future innovations will offer in terms of performance and outcomes. But technology alone cannot meet the needs of clients and consume…
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 5, 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The…
The past couple of years have given rise to some significant workplace trends — a war for talent, demands for flexible work options and an increased need for mental health support. Typically, we hear about these issues from the employee perspec…
Strong relationships and trustworthy support are indispensable in today’s economic environment. Organizations need partners who can supplement their expertise and help them resolve complex issues. When choosing a vendor partner, it’s important for an…
The need to attract young talent to the risk management and insurance profession is critical. Scholarship programs are one way to help build that talent pipeline. While Sedgwick has long been a supporter of rising talent in the industry, the Sedgwick…
By now, most organizations recognize that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is the right thing to do. It helps employees feel welcomed, valued, respected and heard; provides fair access to resources, opportunities and …