A tangible need It’s an unfortunate fact, but the world we live in today necessitates such a service — crisis events have become an overarching, universal issue. We’re seeing more workplace violence than at any point in history…
Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified workplace burnout in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the manual physicians use to assign a diagnosis for treatment and medical billing. The update…
Sedgwick colleagues around the world serve people and organizations with empathy. Whether it’s helping a client’s employee overcome a health crisis or an insured homeowner rebuild after a natural disaster, taking care of people fills our hearts each …
In November, Australia experienced one of its worst series of bushfire events – with bushfires occurring concurrently across multiple states. At present in December, many of these fires are still burning and spreading to other regions. Of concern is …
As our office environment becomes more sedentary, we’re discovering the need for office ergonomics programs. Employees may spend long hours sitting in an uncomfortable chair, or at a desk that’s not quite the right height. This puts them at risk of p…
The claims industry depends on risk managers and claims administrators to help improve outcomes for injured workers. And as the industry continues to evolve, claims professionals are discovering new ways to approach treatment and care. Collaborating…
Last week, the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) held its 105th convention in Pittsburgh. The IAIABC is an association of workers’ compensation jurisdictional regulatory agencies and industry stakeholder…
The first step toward improving mental health issues in the workplace is to raise awareness of these conditions and identify ways to assist those needing treatment. Sometimes, employers are surprised to learn the scale and scope of mental illnes…
The concept of resiliency has captured the attention of mental health professionals around the globe. And for good reason. Resiliency is our emotional fitness, or ability to bounce back from, cope with and adapt to adversity. Think of that old saying…
The introduction and passage of legislation across the country impacting benefits for first responders continues to be a trend in 2019. These bills primarily focus on cancer presumptions, mental health coverage, the expansion of covered first respond…
There are nearly 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. To raise awareness about this terrible disease, the Alzheimer’s Society is campaigning to highlight issues faced by people affected by dementia and raise funds to support vital resear…
Kevin Burgher and Ian Mendes from EFI Global Canada authored this article in Insurance Thought Leadership.
As we watched Hurricane Dorian wreak havoc on the Bahamas earlier this week, causing devastating damage and tragic losses, the need for emergency resources was abundantly clear. After bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Florida, the storm continu…
Cancer presumptions Several states have passed bills that expanded cancer presumptions for first responders this year. Many trace the acceleration of this trend to the October 14, 2013 release of research by the National Institute for Occupational S…
Their partners work with healthcare facilities, education organizations and community events in the New England area. In addition, New England Pet Partners provides individual pet-assisted therapy programs, therapeutic intervention and resources to s…