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Employers Face Growing Disconnect Between Leave Management Perception and Employee Reality

Mental health absences surge as companies struggle to deliver the supportive leave experience workers expect: Guardian.

Workplace Burnout Hits 6-Year Peak as Financial Stress Compounds Employee Anxiety

Employment Claims Surge as Workplace Transformation Creates New Risk Exposures

Insurance Industry Shows Hiring Optimism Despite Persistent Talent Challenges

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Saying Your Company Is Dedicated to DEI Efforts Is Well and Good, But Fail to Act and Face a Litigious Minefield

Companies — and their legal counsel — find themselves in uncharted territory as diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives draw more attention and scrutiny.

Understanding Caste Discrimination: What Workplaces Should Know to Avoid Possible Lawsuits

Two U.S. lawsuits show that caste discrimination may exist in the U.S. Here’s what employers need to know.

Phishing, Smishing and Vishing — Oh My! Don’t Leave Your Employees in the Dark When It Comes to These Cyber Threats

There are several threat techniques hackers are using to infiltrate a company’s system. Understanding the difference between them is paramount.

Employee Retention Has Never Been More Crucial — or More Difficult. Ways the E&S Sector Can Proceed

The looming talent gap of pre-pandemic lore, coupled with the Great Resignation as of late only makes recruitment and retainment of employees that much more difficult.

Why a Return to the Office Warrants an Urgent EPLI Review

A 2022 RIMS session examined new EPL risks companies may face now that the pandemic has permanently changed the ways we live and work.

Work Environment Redux: What Employees Want in 2022 and How Workplaces Are Responding

Flexibility in scheduling is becoming the norm for employers as we start to return to an office setting. This is great news, because the pandemic certainly changed the working climate.

Health, Happiness and the Pursuit of Loyalty. How An Occupational Health Strategy Tamps Down Employee Turnover Risk

Employers have the opportunity to invest in occupational health resources as a means to combat the continued Great Resignation.

Two Birds, One Stone: How DEI Efforts Bolster Insurance Industry Diversity While Addressing the Growing Talent Gap

Instilling a successful culture of inclusive hiring from day one requires a review of one’s DE&I practices.

How Accident and Health Insurance Is Helping Employers Navigate an Evolving Travel Insurance Landscape

Allied World’s new head of accident and health insurance for North America envisions a host of business opportunities as traveling employees seek more assurances.

Intellectual Property: Don’t Be a Dummy. 11 Ways to Protect It Today

Theft of digital information costs companies $250 billion a year. Now is the time to get smart on protecting those intangible assets.

Vaccine Mandate Update: How the Latest Legal Rulings Could Influence EPLI Coverage

Employers who were preparing to implement vaccine or test requirements might be wondering what they should do to protect their workforce and shield themselves from EPL risk.

5 Common Medical Conditions Leading to Workplace Absenteeism and Key Tactics in Preventing Them

Several drivers of costly workplace absences can be prevented with the right methods and programs in place.

‘The Big Quit’: Why Mid-Sized Company Leaders Are Concerned with the Ballooning Talent Shortage

Employees are leaving the workforce. Here’s a look at employers’ top concerns when dealing with The Great Resignation.

Climate Change and ESG Are Valid Concerns, But That Doesn’t Mean Risk Managers Should Panic

Addressing climate change risk head on enables risk managers to be ahead of the game on ESG-related concerns.

How Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity Are Shaping Risk Management

How can we manage risk through volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity? In this VUCA world, here’s an idea where to start.

7 Avenues Employers Can Take to Bolster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Ensuring top notch DEI measures in your company’s employee benefits is essential, which is why more execs are upping their efforts.

Employers: More Likely Than Not, You Have an Employee Suffering from a Mood Disorder. How You Respond Matters

With the pandemic negatively impacting the mental health of 36% of U.S. adults, according to a recent NAMI study, providing support at work is now a business imperative.

Swiss Re, State Farm and The Hartford Weigh In on How COVID-19 Exacerbated the Insurance Talent Gap

From more flexible work arrangements to diversity and inclusion, here’s what the next generation of insurance talent is looking for.

11 Questions for Risk Strategies’ CEO John Mina

Risk Strategies CEO John Mina talks to Risk & Insurance about his approach to managing company talent and culture.

How Employers Are Rejiggering Employee Benefits to Better Compete in the War For Talent

Companies looking to attract and retain top talent in today’s market must ensure their value proposition keeps employee lifestyle as top priority, according to Gallagher’s 2021 organizational wellbeing report.