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Absence Management Perspectives

A short, conversational podcast that shines a light on the people behind the processes for integrated disability and absence management.

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15:51

Revisiting the Value of People Skills

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/11/21

Confronted with massive change and instability, savvy employers will focus on people skills and the core tenets of what leadership means, says Debra Dupree, Psy.D., chief executive officer of Relationships At Work. An absence management consultant and mediation specialist, Dupree recommends that employers invest more in training and education for managers to ensure their actions align with the organization's mission, vision, and values, and that they update policies and procedures to be more

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22:07

Minding the Absence Management Knowledge Gap

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/11/17

While compliance questions continue to top the list for integrated absence management professionals, DMEC education experts discuss trends they're seeing and what that says about an increasing knowledge gap that can put employers at risk.

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40:23

Reimagining Employee Health Pays Off

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/10/27

An innovative, integrated approach to population health has improved employee engagement (four-fold), reduced short-term disability days, and saved close to $2,000 per episode at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC. Listen in for details from Kristen Hasley, Senior Director of Health and Productivity Integration and Maria Henderson, Vice President of Workforce Health Strategy and Innovation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC.

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26:56

Supporting Employees and Staying Compliant Amid a...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/10/13

Absence management professionals are faced with an increasingly challenging landscape of paid family and medical leave laws and paid sick and safe laws. Get tips and tools for ways you can support employees and stay compliant.

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41:52

Bucketing Paid Leaves Gives Employees More...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/09/15

More employers are questioning how they create time away programs that are meaningful to employee populations of all ages and backgrounds. Listen in as Ali Schaafsma, senior absence consultant with Brown and Brown Strategic Non-Medical Solutions, and Rachel Foster, lead specialist II with CHG Healthcare, talk about how bucketing leaves can empower employees to take the time they need to maintain a work-life balance in this episode of Absence Management Perspectives: A DMEC Podcast.

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31:00

To Test or Not: Employers Question Value of Including...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/08/25

Employers are in a tough position when it comes to whether they can (or should) test employees for marijuana use. A key question is what they learn from the tests, which are limited, and whether they're better served with investments in supervisor training to ensure safe work environments. Listen in to this dynamic conversation between Terri L. Rhodes, DMEC CEO, and Kathryn Russo, an attorney with Jackson Lewis P.C., who helps employers avoid legal potholes.

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28:35

Customized Therapy Helps Employees with Long COVID...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/08/18

A story of rehabilitation and recovery from Long COVID: An employer representative, physical therapist, and employee share an inside look at what's working in Minnesota.

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14:54

A 30-Year Journey: DMEC Celebrates the Evolution of...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/07/28

Hear one insider's perspective on how "total absence management" has evolved and now reflects responsibility for anything that affects employee productivity. "This is a whole new frontier," says Debby Kweller, an entrepreneur and long-time DMEC member. Get a bird's eye perspective on how the world of absence management has changed in the last 30 years, and the reason why this role is now in the spotlight for employers of all sizes.

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32:39

A Lesson in Passion & Perseverance: DMEC Celebrates...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/07/14

Get the inside story about how DMEC was founded 30 years ago and the secrets to its ongoing success, which might surprise (and delight) you.

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28:57

Employees Expect More From Employers: The Role of...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/06/23

Employer investments in education and training lead to greater employee satisfaction and retention as well as stronger organizations overall, explains Kristin Jones, DMEC's director of education. Listen in to this episode for insights about how the world of education has changed and why employers need to invest as much in retention efforts as they do in recruitment to build and maintain loyalty.

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34:54

Employers See Opportunities Amid Waves of PFL and...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/06/09

While challenging to implement, paid family leave (PFL) and paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws provide employers with an opportunity to revise benefits and policies to ensure equity and fairness, and to attract and retain talent. Listen in to this episode as Terri L. Rhodes, DMEC chief executive officer, talks with Jessica Bolar, product manager for The Standard; and Regina Stringer, director of integrated absence management for Walmart about the challenges to tracking and implementing these

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35:37

Employers Can Support and Encourage Employee Mental...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/05/26

Supporting mental health and wellness is a priority for employers that are seeing an increase in people dying from "diseases of despair." Dr. Dan Jolivet, a psychologist and workplace possibilities practice consultant for The Standard, offers practical tips and guidance for employers that want to invest in the mental health and wellness of their employees, and how they can measure success. He talks about trauma-informed care, peer groups, ways to prepare managers, and how to ensure that employees

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30:52

Trends in Employer Leave Management: 11 Years of...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/05/12

Terri Rhodes, CEO of DMEC, discusses findings and trends illustrated by the 11th Annual DMEC Employer Leave Management Survey with Karen English, senior vice president of Spring Consulting, an Alera Group Company.

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26:15

Does Electronic Performance Monitoring Help or Hurt...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/04/28

While there’s a common belief that electronic performance monitoring (EPM) can improve productivity, this podcast provides a human resources perspective on the technology while weighing its benefits and detriments. EPM can have significant benefits for employers “when used with a degree of balance,” explains Coy Hillstead, EdD, DMEC member, in this episode.

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15:09

Encouraging Leadership for Early Careerists

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/04/27

Listen in as Erin Ludy, director of absence management for Mercyhealth, shares the impressive work that earned her the DMEC Emerging Leader Award in 2021, the value of acknowledging the hard work that goes into creating successful absence management programs, and how she defines leadership.

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26:22

Intersectionality: A Valuable Tool to Normalize...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/04/14

In this episode you'll get insights about intersectionality, a valuable tool that helps absence management professionals guide employees with disabilities through the return-to-work process. Pilar Vélez, a DMEC member and ADA Program Manager and Global Benefits Program Manager with Intel Corporation, provides a uniquely valuable perspective that is both moving and inspirational. DMEC has unlocked the article she wrote about intersectionality for @Work magazine to provide additional context:

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31:10

The Secret to Success with ADA & COVID-19: Agility...

Absence Management Perspectives ·

2022/03/31

The first episode of "Absence Management Perspectives: A DMEC Podcast" offers insights into how absence management professionals have kept pace with high demand for Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation requests prompted by COVID-19. Listen in as Terri L. Rhodes, CEO of Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC), chats with industry experts about the volume of claims, coping mechanisms, and the agility and innovation that has kept professionals' heads above water during this difficult

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