Navigating the Rise of Workplace Disabilities: New Approaches for Employers and Insurers
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The modern workplace is transforming before our eyes, and with it comes an alarming trend: a dramatic surge in disability claims driven by mental health concerns. This episode of Human Resilience dives deep into this critical issue with experts Mitch Bagley from the Insurance Collaboration to Save Lives and Steve Cyboran, Actuary and Chief Behavioral Officer at Humaculture, Inc.
Recent data reveals over 5 million Americans are currently disabled, with stress and mental health rapidly becoming the leading causes of workplace disability claims, outpacing traditional physical injuries. What's driving this shift? Our guests point to the perfect storm of post-COVID uncertainty, technological disruption, and fundamental changes in how we work and connect.
Listen and Learn:
- How organizational culture directly impacts individual health outcomes by exploring compelling real-world examples, including the fascinating case of airline pilots after 9/11
- Why traditional wellness approaches have largely failed because they ignore individual circumstances and realities
- Why in today's complex health landscape, personalized, behaviorally-informed approaches aren't just nice to have -- they're essential for organizational survival
Listen now to discover how forward-thinking companies are transforming their approach to employee wellbeing and creating environments where people with chronic conditions can truly thrive.
Guests
- Mitch Bagley, Insurance Collaboration to Save Lives
- Steve Cyboran, CEO, Actuary and Chief Behavioral Officer at Humaculture, Inc.
Hosts
- Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
- Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Strategist, GoMo Health
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Chapters
1. Rising Disability Trends in the Workforce (00:00:00)
2. Insurance Collaboration to Save Lives (00:06:52)
3. Humaculture: Organizations Impact on People (00:10:27)
4. Workplace Stress and Mental Health Challenges (00:14:17)
5. Insurance Industry Approaches to Health (00:19:28)
6. Supporting Employees with Chronic Conditions (00:25:06)
7. Behavioral Science in Health Programs (00:30:38)
8. Forward Living: Creating Meaningful Change (00:35:00)
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