Diversity Management, News and Updates
Invisible disabilities are medical conditions that affect a person’s daily functioning but are not immediately noticeable to others. According to a 2017 study by the Center for Talent Innovation, 30% of white collar college-educated professionals have a disability. Of all employees with a disability, 62% have one that is invisible. Only 3.2%…
A new study by PwC (DiversityInc Top 50 Hall of Fame) and the Center for Effective Organization at the University of Southern California (USC) has defined employees’ well-being as a more than just a workplace perk. PwC’s Well-Being Learning Project has shown it is a business imperative. The study — which…
More than 500 cities and counties have worked on raising the minimum age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 statewide through Tobacco 21 laws. Studies show nonwhite youth are more heavily impacted by tobacco use. Last fall, Denver, Co., passed their Tobacco 21 law with the support of Campaign…
Originally Published by Kaiser Permanente The American Heart Association recognizes Kaiser Permanente’s actions to support employee health and well-being. When Don Nishita, a Kaiser Permanente employee and a Total Health Champion in the IT department decided to foster a healthier work environment for himself and his team, he turned to…
Originally Published by Humana Helping people living with multiple chronic conditions achieve their optimal whole-person health has been a strategic initiative for Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Today, Humana announced that the company has lowered overall health care costs and helped deliver improved health outcomes for Humana’s Medicare Advantage beneficiaries affiliated…
Originally Published by Humana For the third year in a row, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has achieved top Gold-level recognition in the American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index, a science-based assessment that defines best practices and evaluates the quality, comprehensiveness and effectiveness of an organization’s efforts to improve employee health…
The American Heart Association has awarded Sanofi U.S. gold recognition in its Workplace Health Achievement Index. Sanofi works to prioritize employees’ health and wellbeing through a number of programs, including their “Thrive” program, which focuses on Health and Wellness, Financial, Work-Life, Diversity and Inclusion and community wellbeing. See Sanofi’s LinkedIn…
Originally Published by Humana Humana Inc. announced today that it is launching the Humana Honor Medicare Advantage plans for 2020. ‘Honor’ underscores Humana’s commitment to veterans and is designed to complement health care provided through Veterans Affairs (VA). Humana Honor also boosts Humana’s Medicare Advantage slate of plans that are…
The first time I realized mental illness could hinder my career, I was a sophomore in college. The first semester of that year yielded a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and moderate depression, but it was also when I got involved in writing for my college’s newspaper and truly developed…
The trope of the “strong Black woman” may seem like a positive stereotype, but Black women have reported that the stoicism prescribed to them can take its toll on their mental health. A new study further examines the stereotype’s effect on Black women’s overall health. It found some behaviors protect…