The 2023 RIMS Western Regional Conference is just around the corner. An array of risk and safety managers will come together October 4-6 to connect on all things risk management in Vail, Colorado. There will be many opportunities to engage with us at…
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 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…
April 7 is World Health Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness of issues in public health. From my experience as a medical doctor and my role at Sedgwick supporting our managed care team and advising on complex workers’ compensation cases, I’ve h…
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…
On-the-job injuries present a variety of challenges for impacted employees and their employers. In today's podcast we are joined by Beth Burry, managing director, clinical programs and Jo Copeland, SVP design and strategy who discuss what clinical co…
New state leave laws, changing employee expectations and long COVID are driving change when it comes to accommodations. As workers increasingly expect their employers to provide safety nets in supporting their physical and mental health, states are c…
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…
Grabbing breakfast on-the-go, rushing to catch public transportation, or getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic in order to work the traditional 9-to-5 is no longer the standard for many in the workforce in Australia and around the world. Remote, …
The impact to a family when a loved one sustains a catastrophic injury is life changing, not just for the patient, but the entire family. When I learned about Kids’ Chance of America my heart was warmed to know there was a charity focused on educatio…