Morneau Shepell announces top U.S. insurance carrier partner for Abiliti™Absence
Innovative technology provides 24/7 real-time absence notifications to support early intervention, absence, leave and disability administration
SAN DIEGO, CA, July 31, 2017 – Morneau Shepell (TSX: MSI), a market leader in human resource technology and absence and disability services, today announced that a top U.S.-based insurance carrier has selected Morneau Shepell’s Abiliti™Absence solution to integrate with its leave and disability products.
As the first solution in the United States to provide true 24/7 Day 1 reporting of personal paid or unpaid time off for all reasons, sick leave and vacations, using an automated workflow, the solution provides a simplified and easy way for employees and employers to remain connected during times of absence, with a focus on early intervention and return to work. Further, it enables employers to track declining balances in multiple banks of time, facilitating administration of paid family leave programs, among many others. This supports employers’ needs to ensure workforce productivity requirements are met.
“By implementing the Abiliti™Absence Day 1 solution, employers now have the immediate awareness of employee absence, leave and disability, providing the instant tracking of trends in absenteeism from all causes, and associated workplace productivity impact,” said Zahid Salman, Executive Vice President, Morneau Shepell. “We are proud to partner with a top U.S. insurance carrier to provide a solution that fits seamlessly with its existing offering.”
Employees and employers can access the platform around the clock to notify and track absences from a mobile app, interactive voice response, call center or web portal. Dash boarding capability provides real-time reporting and overall management of absence, leave and disability. This solution is currently available for demonstration. For more information on Morneau Shepell’s Abiliti™Absence solution, visit: morneaushepell.com.
About Morneau Shepell
Morneau Shepell is a leading North American human resources consulting and technology company with global reach, delivering solutions that integrate both the needs of organizations and their people in employee assistance, health and wellness, benefits and retirement planning and pension administration. The Company is a leading provider of employee assistance programs and administrator of retirement and benefits plans, and has a growing presence in the North American market for absence and disability management solutions. Through strategic HR consulting, innovative plan design and comprehensive technology solutions, the Company is powering positive change in progressive organizations by helping clients solve complex workforce problems, increase employee productivity, reduce costs and improve their competitive position. Established in 1966, Morneau Shepell serves approximately 20,000 clients, ranging from small businesses to some of the largest corporations and associations. With more than 4,000 employees in offices across North America, Morneau Shepell provides services to organizations across North America and around the globe. For more information, visit morneaushepell.com.
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