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Shawn Deane Discusses A Worker-Centered Paradigm with ReAudio

Shawn Deane Discusses A Worker-Centered Paradigm with ReAudio

Todd Loomis, ReEmployAbility’s National Sales Manager & ReAudio: ReAssess Your Work Comp Toolbox host, sits down to speak with Shawn Deane, General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Risk Management and Compliance at Ametros. They discuss Shawn’s professional path to becoming a workers’ compensation attorney and his dedication to providing compassionate care to injured workers. They also touch on the growing emphasis on the human aspect of workers’ compensation and the necessity of making industry changes to improve services for injured workers. Shawn shares his insights on the misconceptions surrounding workers’ comp and the significance of demonstrating dignity and respect towards injured individuals. The episode concludes with a conversation about the impact of storytelling; Deane, as former host of the “It’s Settled podcast,” shares his unique perspective on treating injured workers as individuals with unique stories and needs.

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Transformative Volunteer Experience on ReAudio: Matthew’s Journey with ReEmployAbility and Community Food Bank

Transformative Volunteer Experience on ReAudio: Matthew’s Journey with ReEmployAbility and Community Food Bank

In a recent interview with ReAudio, Matthew shared his experience, emphasizing the positive impact of the Transition2Work program on his life. Todd Loomis, ReEmployAbility National Sales Manager, and ReAudio Podcast Host, joined Matthew to discuss the impact that the ReEmployAbility Transition2Work podcast had on his life after an injury. During the conversation, Matthew expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue working and receiving his full salary, especially during the challenging economic times.

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Ya’Sheaka Williams joins Todd Loomis for ReAudio Episode

Ya’Sheaka Williams joins Todd Loomis for ReAudio Episode

Tripping Over Your Dog! ReEmployAbility's ReAudio Podcast host Todd Loomis meets with Ya'Sheaka Williams, workers' compensation attorney and good friend of ReAudio, to discuss what's new in workers' compensation from a legal standpoint. Ya'Sheaka Williams is a...

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Achieving Return to Work with Empathy: Practical Solutions

Achieving Return to Work with Empathy: Practical Solutions

Empathy is paramount when working with injured workers and the worker’s compensation industry. Though it may seem fundamental, empathy is truly a skill that needs to be developed. Empathy is the practice of sharing the emotions of others, allowing us to place ourselves in their shoes. There are often challenges for worker’s compensation professionals to meet an injured worker, whether that comes from preconceived biases, old-school training, or shortened bandwidth; it’s important for everyone to reflect on their own ideas and understand how levels of empathy play a role in your work. We’ve all experienced empathy during the challenging times of the recent pandemic, but even more so, we need to make a difference in the industry by prioritizing empathy as a best practice. 

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