Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)

"Over the past five years, we've really seen a fundamental shift in how employers approach leave policies," says Bryon E. Bass, CLMS, CEO, #DMEC, in this podcast episode. "Traditionally, leave was primarily focused on medical conditions or #ParentalLeave, but today's workforce expects more holistic, life stage-based benefits." Are you ready? Share your experiences in the comments section, and listen in for details: https://ow.ly/XQEp50VlCjy #LeavePolicies #EmployeeExperience

Employers that want to position their #employeebenefit plans and policies competitively start with these three questions, writes Deborah LaBonar in this #DMEC benchmarking column. We've unlocked this content and invite you to share your questions and benchmarking challenges in the comments section! https://ow.ly/5rX150ViyCP #BenefitsBenchmarking #HRTrends #HRStrategy

Need help navigating employee leaves of absence covered by the #FMLA? Join us March 25 for this DMEC Inside Track webinar series with Alight Solutions experts, who will discuss eligibility, best practices, common pitfalls, and more! Register today and share some of your top challenges in the comment section here: https://ow.ly/9a9u50ViysH #HRBestPractices

Take the DMEC AI Think Tank survey now to influence the DMEC AI Think Tank, work that is sponsored by #PERKY: https://ow.ly/lYjG50Vizei. Time is running out and we want your input about using AI in #LeaveManagement. Don't miss out! Share this post and add your comments below! #AITech #TechInHR

We've launched a new member benefit to streamline #LeaveManagement planning and provide wage replacement and job-protected leave information when employers are coordinating company benefits with local, state, and federal programs. Discover how DMEC’s AbsenceNavigator? tool powered by Penguin Benefits can simplify #benefits administration and coordination — check it out now! https://ow.ly/glwM50VisaV #HRTech #paidleave

The 2025 DMEC Emerging Leader Award nomination process is open! Nominate a colleague (or yourself) to shine a light on #LeaveManagement professionals who find creative ways to support employees and ensure employer #compliance! This work is often done behind the scenes, and we like to shout its value from the rooftops. Help us spread the word and encourage colleagues to submit applications before May 16! https://ow.ly/iwZp50VixE1 #HRLeadership #EmployeeSupport

Community matters! As #LeaveManagement gets more complex (with no signs of easing up), surround yourself with people who understand #compliance. Don't miss out on the 2025 #DMEC Compliance Conference, April 14-17 in Columbus, Ohio! Register now to secure your seat at the table: https://ow.ly/FRVw50VhJgN #HRCompliance #ProfessionalDevelopment

Another successful meeting with the #DMEC #ExecutiveAdvisoryBoard! In addition to dynamic conversations about #LeaveManagement challenges, we discussed the unique value DMEC delivers to members and the industry! We appreciate the board’s investment of time and energy and look forward to continuing the conversation during the 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference April 14-17 in Columbus, Ohio. Who’s joining us? Register now and be part of the discussion! #IndustryInsights

How do #employers normalize conversations about using #EmployeeBenefits including leaves of absence? Listen in to this #DMEC podcast episode with Bryon Bass, CLMS for guidance on how to increase appropriate usage and decrease #stigma related to #LeaveManagement: https://ow.ly/LPEr50Vhymh #BenefitCommunication #LeavePolicy

Want help navigating #PFML in #Maryland and #Maine? Join us March 19 for this #DMEC webinar with experts from Arch Insurance: https://ow.ly/4Mh750VgUBH. Register today and share questions in the comments section! #HRCompliance #EmployeeBenefits