Absence utilization in the U.S. is at an all-time high. In January 2022, approximately 4.2 million employees worked part time because of illness, injuries, and other medical problems — the second highest percentage since data collection began i…
According to the Pew Research Center, each year, millions of Baby Boomers are retiring — leaving critical gaps in the U.S. labor force. While this talent gap continues to be a concern for companies across the country, employers that commit them…
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…
In celebration of Insurance Careers Month, we are joined by Gary Uhl, VP operations and Courtney Rosenberg, talent acquisition consultant, who discuss opportunities in the claims and insurance services industry — and the advantages of pursuing …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fluctuation in the workforce has prompted employers to invest more resources, think creatively, and refocus on collaboration, communication and support for the needs of employee populations. Pay is still the key differentiator and primary focus for c…
Among the most talked-about topics in human resources today is the “war for talent.” Organizations in every sector are struggling to attract and retain employees for critical positions as they feverishly plan for operating in a post-COVID world. Fr…
Many industries today share a dilemma: how to bridge the talent gap. As seasoned professionals retire, they take with them institutional knowledge, industry experience, subject matter expertise, and technical and leadership competencies. Recru…
Brian Gifford, PhD, Director of Research for IBI, discusses paid parental leave trends. On January 18, I attended the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI) Paid Parental Leave and LOA Regional Event in San Jose, California. The topic of the day was th…
Next week we will gather at what is now one of the largest events in the industry – the 2016 Workers’ Compensation Conference August 21 – 24 in Orlando. I want to add that, before the conference begins, a great group of Sedgwick colleagues will be …
During hospital and healthcare facility risk assessments around the country, we often hear nurses’ feedback about staffing challenges and heavy workloads. Is this perception or is it a reality that nurse staffing levels are impacting safety? News …