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 …
In many countries around the globe, June marks Pride Month, an annual celebration of the wide-ranging societal contributions made by individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+). The timing commemorates New Yo…
With clients, employees and investors placing increased emphasis on the role of corporate citizenship, the pressure is on for the enterprise community to develop strategies and deliver initiatives that showcase regard for a healthier planet and a mor…
Some studies show that when diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is done well within an organization that teams are more successful and innovative and as a result, perform better. As we come together for Celebrate Diversity Month, Heather Lawley sha…
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) will host the 2023 DMEC FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance Conference March 27-30 in Orlando, Florida. An array of stakeholders will begin a dialogue and exchange ideas about paid family and medical leave…
Every year on International Women’s Day, we come together to celebrate the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women — at Sedgwick and around the world. While there has been progress in terms of equity for women in the workplace, we …
In the U.S., February marks Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements of Black Americans and a meaningful opportunity to raise awareness of the central role of Black men and women in the history of our nation. Since 1976, every U…
This week, I spoke at the WCI 2018 conference in Orlando regarding the choices we make and the impact they have both short- and long-term in our lives, our careers and the lives of others we connect with each day. Currently, you have a choice to read…
As our population and our workforces are changing, it is important to embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusion in the workplace today – people from different backgrounds, different generations, different cultures figuring out how they are bett…
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time devoted to exploring disability employment issues and celebrating the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. Reflecting the important role disabi…
From Sedgwick Connection: Mary Beth Sanford was honored by Business Insurance as one of their 25 Women to Watch in insurance last week at their annual gala and conference. Mary Beth shares her thoughts on leadership in the following blog and intervie…
More is better, right? Why settle for 72 ounces of ketchup at the big-box store when you can get 84? But what about an extra chromosome? When you get an extra copy of the 21st chromosome, the world calls that Down syndrome and labels you with a dis…
At Sedgwick, we see the value of diversity and inclusion every day in many of our common business practices. Putting these concepts into action enhances our customer service capabilities, expands our business strategies, attracts a wider pool of qu…
We are in a time unlike any other in our industry. The pace and the reach of emerging risks make our heads spin. Each day the news brings new reports on topics that we know will impact the businesses we are all looking to protect. This year at RIMS…
We've been actively preparing for a great RIMS 2015! I’m excited to be speaking to the conference with one of our client partners on the changing needs of the workforce. We have had a great time preparing for our session, Faces in the crowd: Meetin…