Disability Management Employer Coalition Inc

The education team introduced a digital badging program to authenticate educational achievements and welcomed an experiential learning manager in 2024 to enhance program development. In 2024, dmec had ongoing success with efforts to equip professionals with the skills and credentials they need to navigate an evolving industry.

In 2024, a total of 747 professionals achieved their clms designation, which contributes to this vibrant community. The people who enrolled in the certified leave management specialist program in 2024 represented 2,000 professionals in the employer community. The clms program continues to have strong support from employers and suppliers, which illustrates its value in the disability and absence management field.56% of the people who enrolled in the clms program represented professionals in the employer community, which highlights their commitment to lifelong learning and ensuring industry expertise.

In 2024, dmec hosted a virtual mental health conference, compliance conference and annual conference attracting over 1,800 registrants combined. A corporate social responsibility initiative was introduced at conferences, raising funds and supporting local communities.

In 2024, dmec added to its micro-credential program, which brought the tally to 12 courses. These interactive online training courses cover critical topics such as building a return-to-work program, as well as state leave laws and claims management best practices. These dmec courses help participants navigate real world disability and absence management challenges. Once completed, participants receive digital badges and certificates, which symbolize expertise as well as a commitment to continuous learning.

Absenceexemplar benchmarking dashboard was expanded in 2024 with 3,326 page views and 121 unique users. 2024 was the third consecutive year for the plan design and policy benchmarking survey.